SB 740-94-8
or 81 for 1981, etc. Ensure that the records required by
the quick-disconnect Coupling Half usually
TM 38-750 reflect the date of the latest hydrostatic test.
shown attached in illustrations.
(2) Hose assembly. The M8 hose, when
B-4. Inspection Procedure. Samples shall be visually
used with the M3 disperser shall have a 9-inch band
painted aluminum around each end of the hose. "M3
inspected for defects resulting from the ap plied
DISP ONLY" shall be stenciled in red as shown in TM 3-
packaging, packing, marking, and preservation
1040-214-12.
processes. The defects are identified in table B-1. The
end item samples shall be visually inspected for the
NOTE
defects listed in table B-2.
Samples of major
Manufacturing
dates
and
depot
component items packed separately shall be visually
maintenance issue dates are stamped on
inspected for the defects listed in tables B-3, B-4, and B-
the metal tag or band of the M8 Hose.
5.
The required samples for testing of visually-
These dates are significant only when the
acceptable items shall be subjected to the applicable
M8 Hose is used with flamethrowers.
tests described in c below. Tables B-2, B-3, B-4, and B-
These dates have no meaning when the M8
5, in addition to providing classification of visual
Hose is used with the M3 disperser.
defects, provide classification of test failures. The
NOTE
classification of test failures is provided to differentiate
This hose is usually procured as the M8
between the test failures to be considered as Critical,
Fuel Hose, Flamethrower, Drawing B81-1-
wherein one item failing the test would be cause for
6930, of the same title but it is listed as
immediately suspending the lot from issue and use, and
"Hose Assembly, Nonmetallic" in technical
the test failures to be considered as major, wherein
manuals
for
the
M2A1-7
Portable
acceptance or rejection of the lot would be based on the
Flamethrower and the M3 Portable Riot
acceptance number of the sampling plan.
Control Agent Disperser, and as "Hose
a. Classification of Defects for Packaging, Packing,
Assembly, Rubber" in the Army Master Data
Marking,
and
Preservation
File. The hose assembly does not include
Table B-1. Packaging, Packing, Marking, and Preservation, Disperser, M3 NSN 1040-00-711-8296
Category defect no.
Defect
Inspection method
Critical:
None defined
Major:
101
Shipping or inner containers damaged, deteriorated, or weathered to the
Visual
extent that contents cannot be adequately protected and containers
require replacement.
102
Inner container wet or mildewed.
Visual
103
Loose pack (packing so loose that contents have been broken or are in
Visual
danger of being broken).
Other
Refer to "Quality Defect Codes" in appendix A.
Visual
Minor:
201
Slight damage, deterioration or weathering to outer or inner containers
Visual
but not affecting protection of contents.
b. Classification of Defects for End Items.
Table B-2. Disperser, Riot ControlAgen4 Portable, M3, NSN 100-- 711-8296
NOTE
Refer to tables B-3, B-4, and B-5 for classification of defects for major components packed
separately. Refer to appendix G for inspection of the M8 Hose.
Category defect no.
Defect
Inspection Method
Critical:
1
High pressure tank hydrostatic volumetric test failure (refer to table
Test, paragraph B-4c(1)
B-4).
2
Agent tank hydrostatic pressure test failure (refer to table B-3).
Test, paragraph B-4c(2)
3
Check-valve-assembly valve-seat leakage test failure.
Test, paragraph B-4c(3)
4
Pressure tank cracked or dented.
Visual
B-2
