classified Condition Code J and reported if one critical
(4) Stabilizer assembly bursts.
defect is observed.
(5) Stabilizer assembly ruptures.
a. Nonfunctional Codes.
(6) Stabilizer assembly separates from body.
(7) Star fails to ignite.
(1) Code A. A lot not classified as Code J shall
(8) Star color is not clearly distinguishable.
qualify for Code A if it meets the following requirements
(9) Star is not expelled.
on inspection of 48 signals by attributes:
(10) Star breaks up.
(a) Not more than 2 major defectives.
(11) Burning time is less than 14 seconds.
(b) Not more than 4 minor defectives.
(12) Parachute malfunctions* and burning time
(2) Code B. A lot not classified as Code J or
in air is less than 14 seconds.
Code A shall qualify for Code B if it meets the following
(13) Burning time is greater than 36 seconds.
requirements on inspection of 48 signals by attributes.
c. Minor.
(a) Not more than 6 major defectives.
(1) Parachute fails to open properly.
(b) Not more than 10 major defectives.
(2) Star breaks away from parachute.
(3) Code C. A lot not classified as Code J,
(3) Star burns parachute.
Code A, or Code B shall qualify for Code D.
(4) Star burns shroud lines.
b. Functional Codes.
(5) Case split upon firing.
(1) Code A. A lot not classified as Code J shall
(6) Burning time is less than 17 seconds but is
qualify for Code A, if it meets the following requirements
not less than 14 seconds.
in the test of 48 signals.
(7) Altitude of functioning is less than 500 feet
(a) Not more than 2 major defectives.
but not less than 150 feet.
(b) Not more than 4 minor defectives.
(8) Parachute malfunctions* and burning time in
(2) Code B. A lot not classified as Code J or
air is less than 17 seconds but not less than 14 seconds.
Code A shall qualify for Code B, if it meets the following
(9) Burning time is greater than 33 seconds but
requirements in the test of 48 signals.
not greater than 36 seconds.
(a) Not more than 6 major defectives.
(b) Not more than 10 minor defectives.
12. Evaluation. Functional and nonfunctional codes
(3) Code D. A lot not classified as Code J,
will be recommended in accordance with the following
Code A, or Code B shall qualify for Code D.
criteria and the interim condition code will be assigned
13. Records and reports. Function test results will be
in accordance with SB 700-1300-1. A lot will be
recorded and reported as outlined in SB 742-1.
*Specify type of parachute malfunction, such as parachute separated from illuminant assembly, failed to open,
opened only partially, delayed opening, etc.
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