SB 742-1370-94-455
to make up a representative sample from a lot for
from the projector contained in the kit. The projector
surveillance function test is as follows:
should be held in APE 1967 Function Test Equipment
For check investigation ...................................as directed
which has been suitably mounted in accordance with
For classification investigation ........................48 (6 kits)
APE Operational Manual to vertically project the signals.
For confirmation investigation ......................as directed
If a signal fails to fire, another attempt should be made to
fire the signal. If a signal fails to fire on the second
attempt, remove the signal from the projector, and
6. Sample selection. Sample size kits will selected in
determine the cause of failure. If the failure was not due
accordance with the provisions of S 742-1 with the
to the projector, cut the misfired signal from the
exception that not more than two kits may be selected
bandoleer, note the cause of the failure, and continue to
from any one box.
test the remaining signals.
b. If a signal fails to fire due to a projector failure,
7.
Surveillance test equipment.
The following
correct the condition causing the failure, note the cause
Ammunition Peculiar Equipment (APE) is to be use in
of the failure and the corrective action, and attempt to fire
testing signal kits and projectors in accordance with the
the signal again. If the signal is not now projected after
procedures described herein.
two attempts due to failure of the projector remove the
APE 1901
Tank, Immersion
signal and projector from the fixture and continue the
APE 1903
Table, Testing, Function
testing of the remaining signals with a projector of known
APE 1908
Measuring Device, Altitude and Drive
good quality.
APE 1912
Thermometer, Cup-Cased
APE 1914
Anemometer
10. Observations. All observations of nonstandard
APE 1915
Wind Speed Indicator
conditions and malfunctions, especially those not
APE 1916
Oven, Preconditioning
APE 1920
Shield, Operational
13 below, should be
described in
full detail. Pictorial
APE 1937
Shelter, Personnel Protection
evidence of nonstandard conditions, whenever pertinent
APE 1967
Function Test Equipment, Signals
and practical, should be included. The observations to
M185 through M190
be reported are as follows:
8. Preparation for test.
a. Altitude of the display to the nearest foot. This is
a. Number the kits from one through six. TI signals in kit
measured as the vertical height from the projector to the
number one will be numbered from one through seven,
apogee of the display.
the signals in kit number to will be numbered from eight
b. Burning time (to the nearest tenth of a second) of
through 14, etc., with the signals in kit number six being
the display in air. This is the time during which the
numbered from 36 through 42. In addition, identify the
display of the illuminant is of good volume, is easily
projector by using the kit numbers and identify the kits al
visible, and its color is easily distinguishable.
projectors further as to the box from which the were
c. All instances of any of the following:
selected.
(1) Nonstandard markings; state whether
b. Temperature condition all the kits at 21.1 5.6C
unidentifiable, incomplete, or misleading.
(700 100F) for 24 hours immediately prior firing. c.
(2) Rust or corrosion; give location and extent.
After temperature conditioning, immerse kit numbered
(3) The occurrence of any nonstandard
one through three in water to a depth 12 inches (plus or
conditions or malfunctions classified as defects in
minus 1 inch) at a temperature 21.1 + 5.60C (70 +
100F) for one hour. Remove t kits from the tank and
(4) The occurrence of any nonstandard
wipe them dry. Kits numbered four through six will be
conditions or malfunctions not classified as defects in
tested without immersion in water.
9. Test procedure. The procedure described here is
responsible personnel, merits consideration.
designed to determine the serviceability of t] kits. Testing
11. Classification of defects. Defects observed
will not be conducted when the will velocity exceeds 10
during inspection and testing will be classified in
miles per hour, during electrical, rain, or snow storm, or
during al weather conditions that might adversely affect t]
742-1. Any defects observed which are not listed in
test results.
a. Test each kit within three minutes of remove from the
with the recommendations of the QASAS as to
treatment preparation described paragraph 8 above. Fire
classification. '
the signals from each 1
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