SB-742-1370-11
pyrotechnic pistol AN-M8 mounted in a vertical position
1. Purpose and Scope. This bulletin when used in
on Holding Device APE 1902. Signals will not be fired
conjunction with SB 742-1 provides a method for
when the wind velocity exceeds 15 mph. Signals with
determining the serviceability of the subject item. The
cracked, bent, or otherwise distorted bodies will not be
bulletin is to be used in the assessment of the
fired but will be reported by type of defect as outlined in
serviceability of individual signals and their containers
when the signals are packed one per container. When
8. Observations. All observations of nonstandard
more than one signal is packed per container, this
bulletin applies to the individual signals only. The
conditions and malfunctions, especially those not
provisions of this bulletin are mandatory for use by all
Department of the Army organizations within CONUS
11, should be
described in
full detail. Pictorial evidence of
and overseas with a receipt, storage, and issue mission.
nonstandard conditions, whenever pertinent and
This bulletin is not intended for use by organizations with
practical, should be included. The observations to be
stocks in basic loads. Additional information pertaining to
recorded are as follows:
frequency of test, sample selection, defect stand- ards,
a. Burning time (to the nearest tenth of a second) of
reports and records are contained in SB 742-1.
first star in air*.
b. Burning time (to the nearest tenth of a second) of
2. Errors, Omissions, and Recommended Changes.
second star in air*.
Direct
reporting
of
errors,
omissions,
and
c. Light intensity of stars (good, fair, poor).
recommendations for improving this bulletin is authorized
d. Maximum altitude of the lower of the 2 stars. (In
and encouraged. DA Form 2028 (Recommended
instances in which the case is projected, the altitude
Changes to Publications) will be completed and for-
reached by either the signal case or stars, whichever is
warded direct to Commanding Officer, US Army
lowest, should be recorded to the nearest foot.) APE
Aberdeen Research and Development Center, ATITN:
1908 should be used for this purpose.
AMXRD-ARW, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. 21005.
e. All instances of any of the following.
3. Safety. The surveillance function testing must be
(1) Nonstandard marking. State whether
conducted in accordance with the provisions set forth in
misleading, incomplete, or unidentifiable.
appropriate safety regulations and implementing
(2) Rust or corrosion. Give location and extent.
instructions, with special attention devoted to technical
(3) The occurrence of any of the nonstandard
manuals describing the item.
conditions or malfunctions classified as defects in
4. Size of Sample. The number of signals required to
make up a representative sample from a lot for a
(4) The occurrence of any nonstandard
surveillance function test is as follows: For check
conditions or malfunctions not classified as defects in
investigation . as directed For classification investigation
40 For confirmation investigation . as directed
responsible personnel merits consideration.
5. Sample Selection. Sample signals will be selected in
9. Classification of Defects. Defects observed during
accordance with the provisions of SB 742-1 with the
inspection and testing will be classified in accordance
exception that not more than ten signals may be selected
from any one box.
observed which are not listed in para- graphs 10 and 11
6. Preparation for Test. a. Number the signals 1 through
will be fully described and re- ported with the ammunition
40 and identify them as to the box from which they were
inspector's recommendation as to classification.
drawn.
10. Nonfunctioning Defects. a. Major.
b. Immerse signals 1 through 20 with their lead
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(1) Major damage to components, such as-
foil bags, if present, in water at -+ 10F for two hours.
(a) Case bulged.
Position signals horizontally 6 to 9 inches below the water
(b) Case split.
surface. APE1901 should be used for this purpose.
(c) Case otherwise damaged.
Signals will be wiped dry and tested as outlined in
(2) Closing cap loose to the extent that it can be
paragraph 7 within 2
hours after removal from the water.
removed by applying light finger pressure.
c. Signals 21 through 40 will receive no treatment
prior to testing.
7. Test Procedure. The signals will be fired from a
*These signals may be used from aircraft or by ground forces, hence time above ground only is consider. Stars which hit
the ground burning should be noted for "information only."
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