SB-742-1370-11
(3) Stars burn with abnormal quantities of
(3) Major rust.
(4) Major corrosion.
(4) Signal case "freezes" in pistol due to
b. Minor.
defective signal.
(1) Improper marking.
12. Evaluation. Functional and nonfunctional codes will
(2) Illegible marking.
be recommended in accordance with the following
(3) Lead foil bag (if so packed) or signal not properly
criteria and the interim condition code will be assigned in
sealed (punctured, cracked foil bag, loose closing cap,
accordance with SB 700-1300-1. A lot will be classified
etc.).
Condition Code J and reported if one critical defect is
(4) Minor rust.
observed.
(5) Minor corrosion.
a. Nonfunctional codes.
(1) Code A. A lot not classified as Code J shall
11. Functioning Defects. a. Critical.
qualify for Code A if it meets the following requirements
(1) Signal fires and remains in pistol.
on inspection of 40 signals by attributes:
(2) Color of one or both stars is incorrect.
(a) Not more than 2 major defectives.
(3) One star fails to ignite or burns less than 1.5
(b) Not more than 3 minor defectives.
seconds (total burning time in the air and on the ground).
(2) Code B. A lot not classified as Code J or Code A
(4) Maximum altitude reached by a star or case (if
shall qualify for Code B if it meets the following
projected) is less than 25 feet.
requirements on inspection of 40 signals by attributes:
b. Major.
(a) Not more than 5 major defectives.
(1) Primer fails.
(b) Not more than 8 minor defectives.
(2) Hangfire.
(3) Code D. A lot not classified as Code J, Code A, or
(3) Both stars fail to ignite or burn less than 1.5
Code B, shall be Code D.
seconds in air (from time of ignition until star makes
b. Functional codes.
contact with the ground).
(1) Code A. A lot not classified as Code J shall qualify for
(4) Difference in burning time between the stars
Code A if it meets the following requirements in the test
exceeds 6 seconds.
of 40 signals.
(5) Stars cannot be distinguished up to 5 miles at
(a) Not more than 2 major defectives.
(b) Not more than 3 minor defectives.
(6) Both stars fail to expel.
(2) Code B. A lot not classified as Code J or Code A
(7) Maximum altitude reached by a star or case
shall qualify for Code B if it meets the following
(if projected) is less than 50 feet but not less than 25 feet.
requirements in the test of 40 signals.
c. Minor.
(a) Not more than 5 major defectives.
(1) Signal case splits or ruptures upon firing.
(b) Not more than 8 minor defectives.
(2) Maximum altitude reached by a star or case
(3) Code D. A lot not classified as Code J, Code A or
(if projected) is less than 100 feet but not less than 50
Code B shall be Code D.
feet.
13. Records and Reports. Function test results will be
recorded and reported as outlined in SB 742-1.
*"Abnormal quantities of burning composition becoming detached is defined as pieces dropping from the star or stars
which burn longer than 3 seconds.
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