SB 740-94-8
defects listed in tables F-3, F-4, and F-5. The required
stamped date.
The dates are coded numbers
samples for testing of visually acceptable items shall be
representing the month and the year, e.g., 1-79, with 1
subjected to the applicable tests described in c below.
for January through 12 for December, with 79 for 1979
of 80 for 1980, etc. Ensure that the records required by
classification of visual defects, provides classification of
TM 38-750 reflect the date of the latest hydrostatic test.
test failures.
The classification of test failures is
F-4. Inspection Procedure. Samples shall be visually
provided to differentiate between the test failures to be
inspected for defects resulting from the applied
considered as Critical, wherein one item failing the test
packaging, packing, marking, and preservation
would be cause for immediately suspending the lot from
processes. The defects are identified in table F-1. The
issue and use, and the test failures to be considered as
end item samples shall be visually inspected for the
major, wherein acceptance or rejection of the lot would
defects listed in table F-2.
Samples of major
be based on the acceptance number of the sampling
component items packed separately shall be visually
plan.
inspected
for
a. Classification of Defects for Packaging, Packing, Marking, and Preservation.
Table F-1. Packing, Packing, Marking, and Preservation, Disperser, M5 NSN 1040-00-805-3019
Category defect
Defect
Inspection method
No.
Critical:
None defined.
Major:
101
Shipping or inner containers damaged, deteriorated, or weathered to
Visual
the
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
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 con-
b. Classification of Defects for End Items.
Table F-2. Disperser, Riot Control Agent, Helicopter or Vehicle Mounted, M5 NSN 1040 00-805-3019
NOTE
Refer to tables F-3, F-4, and F-5 for the classification of defects for major components packed
separately.
NOTE
Refer to appendix B, table B-5, of this bulletin for the classification of defects for Gun, Portable,
Riot Control Agent, Disperser, M9, NSN 1040-00-771-4557, when stocked separately.
Categories defect No.
Defect
Inspection method
Critical.
1
Leakage and functioning test failure.
Test, paragraph F-4c(1)
2
Pressure cylinder permanent volumetric expansion test failure Test, paragraph F-4c(2)
(refer
to table F-3).
3
Container assembly, ball valve, check valve and nozzle leakage Test paragraph F-4c(3)
test
failure.
4
Container assembly (spare) leakage test failure (refer to table F-4).
Test paragraph F-4c(4)
5
Hose assemblies damaged (kinked, split, etc.).
Visual
6
Relief valve function test failure (refer to table F-5).
Test, paragraph F-4c(5)
7
Gun assembly leakage and functioning test failure (refer to table B- Test, paragraph B-4c(4)
6).
Major:
101
Pressure cylinder dented.
Visual
102
Corrugated hose cracked or split.
Visual
103
Corrugated hose quick disconnect inoperative.
Visual
104
Hydrostatic test date missing (container and pressure cylinder).
Visual
105
Base assembly broken.
Visual
106
High pressure gage damaged.
Visual
F-2
