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4.4.4 Tests. -The tests listed in Table I shall be perfomed on each car-
tridge lot in accordance with the test methods prescribed in 4.5. Sample
size and acceptance criteria for each test shall be as specified. Only
cartridges having met the visual and dimensional requirements and having
been selected in such a manner that the test sample is representative of
the entire lot shall be used in the tests. The selected test sample car-
tridges shall be thoroughly mixed before being divided into samples for
the various tests. The combining of tests is permitted. (see 6.9)
Table I
Sample Size
Rqmt
Production Lot
Para
Projectile extraction
20
3.4
Electrical resistance verification
20
3.5
Propellant contamination
20
3.15.2
Projectile torque
20
3.6
Velocity
20
3.7
Pressure
20
3.8
Waterproofness
20
3.9
Accuracy
50
3.10
Action time
3.11
Ambient temperature
25
-65F temperature
25
Incendiary performance
20
3.12
Drop sensitivity
32
3.13
Function and casualty
400
3.14
The lot shall be rejected if in any firing test, one or more of the
following malfunctions or casualties of Table II occur:
a. Misfire associated with e or f of Table II of Note
b. Projectile remaining in bore.
c. Metal parts separation, except rotating band separation (see
Table II, Note
d. Premature functioning of the projectile prior to target impact.
Except as otherwise specified and in the function and casualty test where
the occurrence of a firing defect listed in Table II prevents the obtaining
of a reliable result for the characteristic being tested, an additional
shot shall be fired.
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