MIL-PRF-29163C
3.9 Workmanship.
3.9.1 Exterior surface. The exterior surface of the buoy shall be free from warpage, cracks, and
chipped or blistered surfaces, and shall have a surface with no burrs.
3.9.2 Bolted connections. Bolt holes shall be accurately punched or drilled and shall have the
burrs removed. Washers or lockwashers shall be provided in accordance with good commercial
practice, and all bolts, nuts, and screws shall be tight.
4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS
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. The first article inspection shall be performed on one buoy when a
first article is required (see 3.2, 6.2, and 6.3). This inspection shall include the examination of 4.6
and the tests of 4.7. The first article may be either a first production item or a standard
production item from the supplier's current inventory provided the item meets the requirements of
the specification and is representative of the design, construction, and manufacturing technique
applicable to the remaining items to be furnished under the contract.
4.3 Conformance inspection. The quality conformance inspection shall include the examination
of 4.6 and the tests of 4.7. This inspection shall be performed on the samples selected in
accordance with 4.5.
4.4 Component and material inspection. Components and materials shall be inspected in
accordance with all the requirements specified herein and in applicable referenced documents.
4.5 Sampling. Sampling and inspection procedures shall be in accordance with ANSI-Z1.4. The
unit of product shall be one buoy or, if two size 1 buoys are used instead of a size 2 buoy, two
buoys. All buoys offered for delivery at one time shall be considered a lot for the purpose of
inspection.
4.6 Examination. Each sample selected shall be examined for compliance with the requirements
in section 3 of this document. This element of inspection shall encompass all visual examinations
and dimensional measurements. Noncompliance with any specified requirement shall constitute
one defect.
4.7 Tests. The first article shall be tested as specified in 4.7.1. Each production unit selected
shall be tested as specified in 4.7.1 through 4.7.3. Failure to pass any test shall constitute one
defect.
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