SB 742-1370-94-703
lot will be classified condition code J and reported
15. Functioning defects.
according to SB 742-1 if any critical defect is observed.
a. Critical-
a. Nonfunctional characteristics.
(1) Signal bursts in launcher (FK001).
(1) Serviceable for unrestricted issue and use.
(2) Signal bursts within 100 feet of launcher (FK002).
A lot not classified as condition code J will qualify as
(3) Signal ejects within 50 feet above ground
serviceable for unrestricted issue and use if following
(FK006).
requirements are met on inspection of 60 items:
(4) Signal ejects between 50-100 feet above ground
(a) Not more than 3 major defectives,
and within a horizontal distance of 250 feet from
(b) Not more than 5 minor defectives.
launcher (FK003).
(2) Priority of issue. A lot not classified as condition
(5) Signal incorrect color (FK005).
code J or as serviceable for unrestricted issue and use
b. Major-
will qualify as serviceable for priority of issue if following
(1) Signal fails to project (FK020).
requirements are met on inspection of 60 items:
(2) Signal bursts at 100 feet or more from launcher
(a) Not more than 8 major defectives,
(FK022).
(b) Not more than 13 minor defectives.
(3) Between 0 and 2 stars are expelled and ignite
(3) Unserviceable. A lot not classified as condition
(FK029).
code J or as serviceable for unrestricted issue and use
(4) Angle of departure from vertical is more than 30
or for priority of issue will be classified as unserviceable.
degrees (FK025).*
b. Functional codes.
(5) Altitude of first trace of light is less than 500 feet
(1) Code A. A lot not classified as condition code J
(FK024).*
will qualify for functional code A if following requirements
(6) Three or more stars burn less than 3 seconds
are met in test of 60 items:
(FK032).*
(a) Not more than 3 major defectives,
c. Minor-
(b) Not more than 5 minor defectives.
(1) Only three or four stars are expelled and ignite
(2) Code B. A lot not classified as condition code J or
(FK053).*
functional code A will qualify for functional code B if
(2) Three or more stars burn more than seconds but
following requirements are met in test of 60 items:
less than 5 seconds (FK055).
(a) Not more than 8 major defectives.
(3) Extinction interval between third and fifth stars
(b) Not more than 13 minor defectives.
exceeds 4 seconds (FK056).*
(3) Code D. A lot not classified as condition code J,
NOTE
functional code A, or functional code B will be classified
The codes following each functional
functional code D.
defect is for use by testing facility
personnel only.
17. Records and reports.
Inspection and function test results will be recorded and
16. Evaluation.
reported on DA Form 984 and other appropriate forms
Using the following criteria and considering nonfunctional
as outlined in SB 742-1.
and functional characteristics separately, an interim
condition code will be assigned according to SB 742-1. A
*Will be counted as defects only for signals 21-60; will be reported for information only for signals 1-20.
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