MIL-PRF-29163C
f.
When a first article is required for inspection and approval (see 3.2 and 4.2).
g.
When proof of prior marine use for buoy materials is required (see 3.3.1).
h.
When the finish color of the exterior surface is other than as specified (see 3.8).
i.
Packaging requirements (see 5.1).
6.3 First article. When a first article inspection is required, the item will be tested and should be a
first article sample or it may be a standard production item from the contractor's current inventory
as specified in 4.2. The first article should consist of one unit. The contracting officer should
include specific instructions in acquisition documents regarding arrangements for examination,
test, and approval of the first article.
6.4 Part or Identifying Numbers (PINs). The specification number, size, and shape are combined
to form PINs for each item covered by this document (see 1.2). PINs for the buoys are
established as follows:
M29163C
1
A
Specification number
Size
Shape
The above identifies a size 1 (small, 19 kg buoyancy, 10 kg maximum weight), shape A (peanut
shaped marker buoy) buoy.
6.5 Metric conversion tables. The following tables list the English equivalents to the metric
quantities specified in the text. Values given in the specification might not be converted literally,
but are rounded for convenience and to correspond to the accuracy of available measuring
instruments.
Length
Mass
Metric quantity
English equivalent
Metric quantity
English equivalent
2.5 mm
0.10-inch
10 kg
22 lb
12.7 mm
0.50-inch
19 kg
42 lb
19.0 mm
0.75-inch
45 kg
100 lb
40.0 mm
1.50-inch
153.0 mm
6.00-inch
6.6 Supersession data. This specification replaces Military Specification MIL-B-29163B(YD)
dated 21 March 1991.
6.7 Cross reference of classification. Classifications used in this specification (see 1.2) are
identical to those found in Military Specification MIL-B-29163B(YD).
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