00-S-256/1 4A
4.
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS
4.1 First article testing. When a first article is required it shall be
tested in accordance with the applicable test method specified in table I.
TABLE I.
First article tests
Requirement
Test
Sewing machine,
method
class
paragraph
1
4.1.1
3.3.1
4.1.2
2
3.3.2
4.1.1 Class 1 machine test. The class 1 machine shall be operated to
fabricate and assemble all of the typical parachute details as shown on
Drawing 6-1-9364. Any nonconformance with the requirements of 3.3.1 shall
constitute failure of this test.
4.1.2 Class 2 machine test. The class 2 machine shall be operated to
fabricate and assemble all of the typical parachute details as shown on
Drawing 6-1-9365. Any nonconformance with the requirements of 3.3.2 shall
constitute failure of this test.
4,1.3 Certificate of compliance. Certification that the first article
submitted by the manufacturer of the heavy duty throat plate meets the
hardness requirements of 3.1.3 or 3.2.3 shall be furnished and be acceptable
to the Government representative.
4.2 End item testing. Each end item shall be tested in accordance with the
applicable test method specified in table II. Failure of any test shall be
cause for rejection of the end item involved.
TABLE II.
End item testing
Test
Requirement
Sewing machine,
method
paragraph
class
4.2.1
1
3.3.1
2
3.3.2
4.2.2
4.2.1 Class 1 machine test. Each class 1 machine shall be operated to sew
samples of typical parachute construction, as shown by details F and G on
Drawing 6-1-9364. Any nonconformance with the requirements of 3.3.1 shall
constitute failure of this test. The completed test samples shall be supplied
with each machine furnished.
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