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4.2.1.1.2 Other tests. Unless otherwise specified, the AQL for all other material
inspections shall be as specified in the contract (see 6.2).
4.2.2 Sample size. Fifteen sample units shall be submitted for first article inspection,
unless an alternate quantity is specified in the contract or order (see 6.2).
4.2.3 Testing routine. All of the first article samples shall be subjected to groups A and B
inspection. In addition, samples shall be taken for testing as shown in table IV.
TABLE IV. First article inspection requirements.
Number of
Requirement
Test
test
Test requirement
paragraph
paragraph
samples
Moisture resistance
2
Ozone resistance
2
Grind
11
Conductor insulation overcure
Thermal shock
Low temperature flexibility
42
Vibration
Bend-relief flexibility
Durability
1
Grind and conductor insulation overcure tests to be performed on the same sample.
2
Thermal shock, low temperature flexibility, vibration, bend relief flexibility, and durability
tests to be performed on the same four samples in the sequence shown.
All samples shall be selected at random for each test. The balance of untested samples shall be
held in reserve and may be substituted for samples that fail. The substituted sample must be
subjected to all of the tests where more than one test is being performed. Reason for the
substitution must be fully documented and explained in the test report. The cause for failure and
subsequent meeting of requirements will be considered as part of the overall review of the test
report and its acceptance or rejection (see 6.3).
4.2.4 Preconditioning. The contractor shall be permitted to precondition the cable
assemblies prior to performing any electrical tests. The preconditioning shall consist of removing
surface moisture from the assemblies by wiping, drying, or blowing. As an alternate, a 24-hour
waiting period in an ambient room temperature is permitted.
4.3 Conformance inspection.
4.3.1 Inspection of product for delivery. Inspection of product for delivery shall consist
of group A, B, and C inspections except as otherwise indicated.
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