(b) Identification top disassembled to
(2) One or two stars fail to expel.
(3) Altitude of functioning is less than 500 feet but
the extent that the waterproof seal is broken.
(c) Identification top damaged to the
not less than 150 feet.
(4) Total time between extinction of first burning star
extent that the waterproof seal is broken.
and last burning star exceeds 3 seconds but does not
(d) Either of the following cracked to an
exceed 5 seconds.
extent which precludes use of the signal:
(5) Time from ignition of first star to extinction of last
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burning star is less than 4 seconds but not less than 2
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seconds.
(e) Disk and disk lining damaged to the
extent that propelling charge can escape.
(3) Major rust.
12. Evaluation. Function and nonfunctional codes will
(4) Major corrosion.
be recommended in accordance with the following
b. Minor.
criteria and the interim condition codes will be assigned
(1) Plug pulled out of assembly.
in accordance with SB 700-1300-1. A lot will be
(2) Identification top not fully seated.
classified Condition Code J and reported if one critical
(3) Identification top inadequately lacquered.
defect is observed.
a. Nonfunctional codes.
(4) Cork plug not removable by hand.
(5) Minor rust.
(1) Code A. A lot not classified as Code J shall
(6) Minor corrosion.
qualify for Code A if it meets the following requirements
(7) Incorrect marking on signal.
on inspection of 48 signals by attributes:
(8) Incorrect marking on fiber container.
(a) Not more than 2 major defectives.
(9) Waterproofing of fiber container broken by
(b) Not more than 4 minor defectives.
damage to container.
(2) Code B. A lot not classified as Code J or Code
A shall qualify for Code B if it meets the following
requirements on inspection of 48 signals by attributes:
11. Functioning defects. a. Critical.
(a) Not more than 6 major defectives.
(1) Signal bursts on launcher or less than 50 feet
(b) Not more than 10 minor defectives.
from launcher.
(3) Code D. A lot not classified as Code J, Code A
(2) Color of one or more stars is incorrect.
or Code B shall be Code D.
b. Major.
b. Functional codes.
(1) Misfire.
(1) Code A. A lot not classified as Code J
(2) Hangfire.
shall qualify for Code A if it meets the following
(3) Signal functions at less than 150 feet but not
requirements in the test of 48 signals.
less than 50 feet from launcher.
(a) Not more than 2 major defectives.
(4) Stabilizer assembly bursts.
(b) Not more than 4 minor defectives.
(5) Stabilizer assembly ruptures.
(2) Code B. A lot not classified as Code J or
(6) Stabilizer assembly separates from body.
Code A shall qualify for Code B if it meets the following
(7) Three or more stars fail to ignite.
requirements in the test of 48 signals.
(8) Color of one or more stars is not clearly
(a) Not more than 6 major defectives.
distinguishable.
(b) Not more than 10 minor defectives.
(9) Three or more stars are not expelled.
(3) Code D. A lot not classified as Code J,
(10) Total time between extinction of first burning star
Code A, or Code B shall be Code D.
and extinction of last star exceeds 5 seconds.
(11) Time from ignition of first star to extinction of last
13. Records and reports. Function test results will be
burning star is less than 2 seconds.
c. Minor.
recorded and reported as outlined in SB 742-1.
(1) One or two stars fail to ignite.
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