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3.7 Visual. When inspected as specified in 4.4.1, the carrying case assemblies, including components,
shall conform to the requirements of Paragraphs 3.2 through 3.6. The Classification of Defects for the
Visual Examination of the Carrying Case Assemblies, Table II, shall be used to classify and enumerate the
defects found.
3.8 Dimensional. When inspected as specified in 4.4.2, the dimensions of the carrying cases, including
components; shall conform to applicable drawing requirements. The list of defects for finished dimensions
of the carrying case assemblies, Table III, shall be used to classify and enumerate the defects found.
3.9 Performance inspections.
3.9.1 Strength of attachment of the pull cable assembly. When inspected as specified in 4.5.1, each
locking pin, ball, swage, and loop shall withstand a pull of 100 pounds without slippage or deformation.
3.9.1.1 Permanent set of the locking pins. When inspected as specified in 4.5.1.1, each locking pin shall
withstand a load of 8 pounds, without taking a permanent set.
3.9.2 Strength of attachment of the carrying case handles. When inspected as specified in 4.5.2, each
handle shall withstand a pull of 250 pounds without tearing or separation.
3.10 Workmanship. After completion of the final assembly the carrying cases shall be thoroughly cleaned
and all loose thread, lint, and foreign matter shall be removed. The grommets and snap fasteners shall be
clinched without distortion, damage, splitting, or cutting of the cloth, webbing, or tape, as applicable. The
metal components shall not be misaligned, nor shall they contain any sharp edge, crack, dent, burr, nick,
or sliver. The carrying cases shall not contain any nonspecified hole, abraded area, tear, cut, mend,
needle chew, spot, or stain. The carrying cases and components, furnished under this specification, shall
conform to the quality and grade of the product as set forth in the specification. The occurrence of defects
shall not exceed the acceptance criteria established herein.
4. VERIFICATION.
4.1 Classification of inspection. The examination and testing of the assemblies shall be classified as
follows:
(a) First article inspection. First article inspection consists of examinations and tests performed on
samples which are representative of the production item after award of a contract to determine that
the production item conforms to the requirement of this specification (see 3.1, 4.2, 4.2.1, and 4.2.1.1).
(b) Conformance inspection. Conformance inspection consists of examinations and tests performed
on individual products or lots to determine conformance of the products or lots with the requirements
set forth in this specification (see 4.3 through 4.3.1.2).
4.2 First article inspection. The first article inspection of the carrying case assemblies shall consist of all
the examination and tests for all the requirements of this specification.
4.2.1 First article samples. Unless otherwise specified, as soon as practicable after the award of the
contract or order, the manufacturer shall submit two carrying case assemblies of the type specified in the
contract or order. The samples shall be representative of the construction, workmanship, components,
and materials to be used during production. When a contractor is in continuous production of the type
specified, from contract to contract, submission of additional first article samples on the new contract may
be waived at the discretion of the procuring activity (see 6.2). Approval of the first article inspection
samples or the waiving of the first article inspection does not preclude the requirements for performing the
conformance inspection. The first article inspection samples shall be furnished to the Government as
directed by the contracting officer (see 6.2).
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