Table 1
(6) Primer is not sealed.
c. Minor.
(1) Marking misleading or unidentifiable.
Illuminant Burning Time in Seconds
(2) Evidence of moisture inside sealed con-
Signal
A
B
tainer.
M126 Series Red Star
45
50
(3) Removal of signal from container requires
M127 Series White Star
20
25
use of hand tools, such as pliers.
M195 Green Star
45
50
(4) Tear strip breaks or terminates, preventing
the removal of the signal from its container.
14. Evaluation. Functional codes and nonfunctional
(5) Minor rust.
characteristics will be recommended in accordance with
(6) Minor corrosion.
the following criteria. Based on the functional code and
13. Functioning Defects.
the nonfunctional characteristic, an interim condition
a. Critical.
code will be assigned in accordance with SB 742-1. A lot
(1) Premature burst.
will be classified as Condition Code J and reported in
(a) Signal bursts in launcher.
accordance with B 742-1 if one or more critical defects
(b) Signal bursts within 100 feet of launcher.
are observed.
(c) Star ejects at an altitude of less than 100 feet
a. Nonfunctional Characteristics.
above the ground within a horizontal distance of 250 feet
(1)Serviceable. A lot not classified as Condition
of the launcher.
Code J shall qualify as serviceable if it meets the
(d) Star ejects at an altitude of less than 50 feet
following requirements on inspection of 60 signals by
above the ground at a horizontal distance greater than
attributes:
250 feet from the launcher.
(a) Not more than 3 major defectives.
(2) Incorrect color of star.
(b) Not more than 5 minor defectives.
b. Major.
(2) Priority of issue. A lot not classified as Condition
(1) Signal fails to project.
Code J or serviceable shall qualify for Priority of Issue if it
(2) Signal projects less than 100 feet from the
meets the following requirements on inspection of 60
launcher but fails to ignite.
signals by attributes.
(3) Signal bursts at a distance of 100 feet or more
(a) Not more than 8 major defectives.
from the launcher.
(b) Not more than 13 minor defectives.
(4) Star ejects at an altitude of less than 300 feet but
(3) Unserviceable. A lot not classified as Condition
not less than 100 feet above the launcher.
Code J, serviceable or priority of issue shall be classified
(5) Altitude of first trace of light is less than 500 feet.
as unserviceable.
(6) Angle of departure from the vertical is greater
b. Functional Codes.
than 30 degrees.
(1) Code A. A lot not classified as Condition Code J
(7) Star is not expelled.
shall qualify for Functional Code A if it meets the
(8) Star fails to ignite.
following requirements in the test of 60 signals.
(9) Star burning time in air is less than Time "A" of
(a) Not more than 3 major defectives.
Table 1 below.
(b) Not more than 5 minor defectives.
(10) Parachute malfunctions* and star burning time
(2) Code B. A lot not classified as Condition Code J
in air is less than 10 seconds.
or Functional Code A shall qualify for Functional Code B
c. Minor.
if it meets the following requirements in the test of 60
(1) Primer ruptures.
signals.
(2) Star ejects at an altitude of less than 500 feet
(a) Not more than 8 major defectives.
but not less than 300 feet above the launcher.
(b) Not more than 13 minor defectives.
(3) Altitude of first trace of light is less than 600 feet
(3) Code D. A lot not classified as Condition Code
but not less than 500 feet.
J, Functional Code A, or Functional Code B shall be
(4) Star burning time in air is less than Time "B" but
classified as Functional Code D.
not less than Time "A" of Table 1 below.
(5) Parachute malfunctions* and star burning time
15. Records and Reports. Function test results will be
in air is less than 20 seconds but not less than 10
recorded and reported on DA Form 984 as outlined in SB
seconds.
742-1.
*Specify type of parachute malfunction, such as:
separation from etc
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