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MIL-R-53002(ME)

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME)

- Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX, Welding Qualifications.

(Application for copies should be addressed to American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 345 East

47th Street, New York, NY 10017.)

(Technical society and technical association specifications and standards are generally available for

reference from libraries. They are also distributed among technical groups and using Federal agencies.)

2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this specification and the

references cited herein, the text of this specification shall take precedence.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Description. Requirements for the retrofit kit shall be in accordance with Top Assembly,

TA13222E0025 and as specified herein.

3.1.1 Drawings. The drawings forming a part of this specification are end product drawings. No

deviation from the prescribed dimensions or tolerances is permissible without prior approval of the

contracting officer. Where tolerances could cumulatively result in incorrect fits, the contractor shall

provide tolerances within those prescribed on the drawings to insure correct fit, assembly, and operation of

the kit. Any data (e.g., shop drawings, layouts, flow sheets, processing procedures, etc.) prepared by the

contractor or obtained from a vendor to support fabrication and manufacture of the production item shall

be made available, upon request, for inspection by the contracting officer or his designated representative.

3.2 First article (first produced kit). The contractor shall furnish one or more kits as specified

(see 6.2) for examination and testing within the timeframe specified (see 6.2) to prove that his production

methods will produce kits that comply with the requirements of this specification. Examination and tests

shall be as specified in Section 4 and shall be subject to surveillance and approval by the Government

(see 6.3).

3.3 Carburization. Carburization and heat treatment methods will be in accordance with drawing

13222E0074 and the Quality Assurance Provisions (QAP).

3.4 Material. Material shall be as specified on the applicable drawings. Materials not specified shall

be selected by the contractor and shall be subject to all provisions of this specification (see 6.4).

3.5 Safety. Nonfunctional sharp edges, projecting points, and excessive length of fastening devices

shall be avoided.

3.6 Interchangeability. All parts having the same part number shall be functionally and dimensionally

interchangeable. Interchangeable parts are defined as two or more like parts possessing such functional

and physical characteristics as to be equivalent in performance and durability and capable of being

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