forth in appropriate safety regulations and implementing
any other weather conditions that might make the
instructions, with special attention devoted to technical
observations inaccurate.
manuals describing the items.
10. Observations. All observations of nonstandard
4. Personnel. Function testing will be conducted
conditions and malfunctions, especially those not
under the supervision of a Quality Assurance Specialist
included among the defects listed in paragraphs 12 and
(Ammunition Surveillance) hereinafter referred to as
QASAS.
evidence of nonstandard conditions, whenever pertinent
and practical, should be included. The observations to
be reported are as follows:
5. Size of Sample. Unless otherwise directed, a sample
a. Functioning altitude (point at which the first
of 60 signals is required to make up a representative
trace of light is observed) to the nearest foot. APE 1908
sample from a lot for a surveillance function test.
should be used for this purpose.
b. Angle from the vertical (angle between a
6. Sample Selection. Sample signals will be selected in
vertical line from the point of launch and a line from the
accordance with the provisions of SB 742-1 with the
point of launch to the point of functioning) to the nearest
exception that not more than twelve signals may be
degree.
selected from any one box.
c. Burning time (to the nearest tenth of a second)
of star in air. Time during which illuminant is of good
7. Surveillance Test Equipment. The following
volume, easily visible, and with color easily
Ammunition Peculiar Equipment (APE) is to be used in
distinguishable.
testing rocket propelled and fin stabilized signals in
d. All instances of any of the following:
accordance with the procedures described herein.
(1) Nonstandard marking. State whether
APE 1901 Tank, Immersion
misleading, incomplete, or unidentifiable.
APE 1902 M1 Device, Holding, Function Test
(2) Rust or corrosion. Give location and
APE 1908 Measuring Device, Altitude and Drift
extent.
APE 1912 Thermometer, Cup Cased
(3) The occurrence of any of the
APE 1914 Anemometer
nonstandard conditions or malfunctions classified as
APE 1915 Wind Speed Indicator
defects in paragraphs 12 and 13 below.
APE 1916 Oven, Preconditioning
(4) The occurrence of any nonstandard
APE 1918 E0001 Device, Holding, Hand Signal
conditions or malfunctions not classified as defects in
APE 1937 Shelter, Personnel Protection
APE 1938 Chamber, Low Temperature
responsible personnel merits consideration.
8. Preparation for Test.
11. Classification of Defects. Defects observed during
a. Number the signals 1 through 60 and identify them
inspection and testing will be classified in accordance
as to the box from which they were drawn.
with paragraphs 12 and 13 below, and SB 742-1. Any
b. Immerse the 60 signals (without removing
defects observed which are not listed in paragraphs 12
them from the metal containers) in water at 21.1+5.60C
(70 + 10F) for 15 to 20 minutes. Position the
recommendations of the QASAS as to classification.
containers horizontally 6 to 9 inches below the water
surface. APE 1901 should be used for this purpose.
12. Nonfunctioning Defects.
Wipe the containers dry and temperature condition as
a. Critical. Primer above flush.
indicated below.
b. Major.
c. Temperature condition containers 1 through 20 for
(1) Any of the following components missing:
24 hours at 71.1 + 5.6C (160 + 10F).
(a) Key
d. Temperature condition containers 21 through 40 for
(b) Label containing instructions
24 hours at 21.1 + 5.60C (70 + 100F).
(c) Primer
e. Temperature condition containers 41 through 60 for
(2) Major damage to components such as:
24 hours at -53.90 5.60C (-65+ 10F).
(a) Key
(b) Sealed container
9. Test Procedure. Launch the signals vertically from a
(c) Rocket barrel
suitable fixture as soon as possible after temperature
(d) Firing cap assembly
conditioning. Holding device for hand signals APE 1918
(e) Any other component. Specify.
EOOO1 mounted on APE 1902 M1 should be used for
(3) Major rust
this purpose. Signals will not be fired when the wind
(4) Major corrosion
velocity exceed 15 mph, during an electrical, rain, or
(5) Signal cannot be removed from container
snow storm, or during
even with hand tools.
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