SB 740-94-8
Quality
condition classification (assign code J or code K,
defect code
Explanation
per AR 725-50). (Chargeable as one minor defect
not compatible with mode of shipment, type of
per line item)
storage, destination, or other environment.
54
Materiel marking missing or incorrect (serial
25
Wrong level applied.
number, data plate, piece mark, cure date, etc.).
26
Containers, boxes, crates, or pallets do not
(Chargeable as one minor defect if correct item
meet specifications.
shipped; major if wrong item shipped.)
27
Wrong quantity per intermediate or exterior
55
Shelf life date exceeded.
container. (Chargeable as one defect per con-
56
Wrong item received or selected for shipment.
tainer. Major if shortage-minor if overage.)
57
Lubrication improper or incomplete.
28
Reserved for future use.
58
Improper identification.
29
Reserved for future use.
59
Other.
(g) Group
6
(functiona4
certification,
or
(d) Group 3 (marking and labeling).
performance test).
Quality
Quality
defect code
Explanation
defect code
Explanation
30
Packaging and packing (P/P) level markings omit-
68
Required test not accomplished.
ted, illegible, or incorrect.
61
Failed test requirements {hydraulic).
31
Labels omitted, illegible, or incorrect.
62
Failed test requirements (electrical or elec-
32
Special markings omitted, illegible, or incorrect.
tronic).
33
Description or identification marking omitted,
63
Failed test requirements (environmental).
illegible, or incorrect (stock number, quantity,
64
Failed test requirements (mechanical).
unit of issue, contract data, condition code, etc.).
65
Failed test requirements (pressure).
34
Address marking omitted, illegible, or incorrect.
66
Failed certification or laboratory test.
35
Markings improperly located or wrong method
67
Excessive heat or noise during operational test.
of marking used.
68
Parts or components damaged (caused by func-
36
Reserved for future use.
tional failure during end item or component
37
Reserved for future use.
test).
38
Reserved for future use.
69
Reserved for future use.
39
Reserved for future use.
(h) Group 7 (document recording, or routing
(e) Group 4 (material deficiencies).
deficiencies).
Quality
Quality
defect code
Explanation
defect code
Explanation
40
Parts, components, or controls loose, impro-
70
Wrong count (shortage). (Chargeable as one major
perly installed or assembled, out of adjustment,
defect per line item if value of quantity short is
fit, or failed to function properly.
0 or more; minor defect if less than 0)
41
Damaged or defective item or parts(bent,
71
Wrong count (overage). (Chargeable as one major
broken, scratched, chipped, marred, cracked,
defect per line item if value of quantity over is
warped, torn stripped, crimped, burned, twisted,
0 or more; minor defect if less than 0.)
burned out, perforated, pitted).
72
Improper routing or process planning. (Chargeable
42
Does not meet specified tolerances or re-
as one minor defect per line item.)
quirements (dimensional, finish, strength,
73
Mixed materiel (two or more stock numbers re-
torque, output, volume, color, stretch, size,
corded under the same stock number). (Charge-
illumination, weight).
able as one minor defect per Line item.)
43
Parts or components missing.
74
Historical records [including The Army Main-
44
Wrong part or component found installed on
tenance Management System (TAMMS)] missing,
end item or other assembly, or used to make up
incorrect, or incomplete.
set or kit.
75
Contract, specifications, receiving reports, or
45
Leak (liquid): gasoline, diesel, oil, water, etc.
other required documents incorrect, incomplete,
46
Leak(vapor):air or gas(nitrogen, oxygen,
not available, or changes not in agreement with
hydrogen, etc.).
the contract.
47
Modification work order incomplete, impro-
Chargeable as one minor defect per line item.)
perly applied, or missing.
76
Contract specifications or other required docu-
48
Soldering, welding, brazing, metallizing,
ments inadequate for inspection or acceptance
or bonding defect.
purposes. (Chargeable as one minor defect per
49
Reserved for future use.
(f) Group 5 (materiel deficiencies-continued).
line item.)
Quality
77
Materiel not segregated (serviceable and un-
defect code
Explanation
serviceable items intermingled). (Chargeable as
one major defect per line item.)
50
Contamination (contains dirt, sludge, moisture,
78
Stock selection deficiency first-in/first-
or other foreign matter).
out (FI/FO)]. (Chargeable as one minor defect
51
Excessive moisture, fungus,
mildew, rot, in-
per line item)
festation, or weather cracks.
79
Reserved for future use.
52
Item improperly classified.
53
Test or research required to determine true
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