MIL-DTL-17124F
4.1 Classification of inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are
classified as follows:
a. First article inspection (see 4.2).
b. Conformance inspection (see 4.3).
4.2 First article inspection. When specified, a sample of five (5) complete spools shall
be subjected to first article inspections in accordance with Table II or Table III, as applicable.
The sample shall be obtained from the first production lot which has been produced by the
contractor using the same production processes, procedures and equipment as will be used in
fulfilling the contract. All materials shall be obtained from the same sources of supply as will
be used in regular production.
4.2.1 First article rejection. If any assembly, component or test specimen fails to
comply, the sample and test shall be rejected.
TABLE II. First article tests and inspections for Type I and II.
Examination or test
Drawing
Sample
Requirement
Verification
size
paragraph
Cord, Detonating.
13042072
Construction
5/1&2
Diameter
3.2
4.8
/1&2
Outer color
5
3.2
Visual (general match)
/1&2
Smooth exterior
5
3.2
Visual
/1&2
Finish/outer construction
5
3.2
Visual
/1&2
Inner construction
5
3.2
Visual/manual
/1&2
Weight of finished cord
5
3.2
4.9
/1
Breaking strength
5
3.2
4.10
/1&2
Weight of explosive
5
3.2
4.11
/1
Detonation velocity
5
3.2.1, 3.2.1
4.12
/1
Propagation (only Type I)
5
3.3
4.13
/1
Cut-off (only Type Ip)
5
3.4
4.14
/1
Detonation of TNT (only Type Ib, Ic,
5
3.5
4.15
and Ij)
5/1
Flame sensitivity
3.6
4.16
/1
Impact sensitivity
5
3.7
4.17
/1&3
Waterproofness
5
3.8
4.18
/1
Solar radiation
5
3.9
4.19
/1
Cold conditioning
5
3.10
4.20
/1
Flexibility
5
3.11
4.21
/1
Ammunition lot numbering
5
3.12
Visual
/1
Workmanship
5
3.13
Visual
Notes:
/1
A total of five (5) spools shall be randomly selected for first article inspection. From each of the
spools, cut a random set of samples for inspection and testing. Seal the ends of the samples to
prevent explosive spillage.
/2
Randomly cut one (1) sample, not less than eighteen (18) inches long, from each of the five (5)
spools and sequentially subject them to the specified tests.
/3
If the lot is comprised of 50 ft spools, two 50 ft spools shall be selected for this test.
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