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MIL-S-51537(EA)

(a) First article inspection (see 4.3)

(b) Quality conformance inspection (see 4.4)

4.3 First article inspection.

4.3.1 Samples. Five first article samples of each component shall be pro-

duced using the same methods, materials, equipment, and processes as will be

used during regular production.

4.3.2 Inspection procedure. As determined by the Government, the first

article samples may be subjected to any or all of the examinations and tests

specified in this specification and be inspected for compliance with any or all

requirements of the applicable drawings.

4.3.3 Rejection criteria. If any first article component sample fails to

comply with any of the applicable requirements, the first article component sam-

ple shall be rejected. The Government reserves the right to terminate inspec-

tion upon any failure of any component sample to comply with any of the require-

ments.

4.4 Quality conformance inspection.

4.4.1 Lotting. A lot shall consist of the components of one interfix num-

ber, produced by one manufacturer, at one plant, from the same materials, and

under essentially the same manufacturing conditions. Each lot of components

shall be identified and controlled in accordance with MIL-STD-1168. In addi-

tion, no more than one lot of each chemical ingredient shall be represented in

each lot of fuel block assemblies.

Sampling.

4.4.2

4.4.2.1 For examination and nondestructive tests. Sampling shall be con-

ducted in accordance with inspection level S-3 of MIL-STD-105. One hundred per-

cent inspection shall be conducted for body leakage.

4.4.2.2 For destructive test. Sampling of fuel block assemblies for destruc-

tive testing shall be conducted in accordance with inspection level S-4 of MIL-

STD-105.

4.4.3 Inspection procedure.

4,4.3.1 For examination and nondestructive tests. Sample components shall

be examined in accordance with the classification of defects in 4.4.3.3 and

MIL-STD-105. Any body that fails the body leakage test shall not be used in

the manufacture of smoke pots.

4.4.3.2 For destructive tests. Fuel block assemblies shall be tested for

functioning as specified in 4.4 .4.3 using an AQL of 1.0 percent defective.

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