MIL-DTL-43002E
TABLE III. End item visual defects (continued)
Classification
Examine
Defect
Major
Minor
Design
Any characteristic not in accordance with specified
requirements (unless otherwise indicated herein) 109
Construction Any component missing
110
& Workman- Edge of cloth visible through inside edge of
ship
molded collar
111
Wrong stitch type
112
Stitches per inch less than 4 or more than 5
113
Stitching margin less than 1/8 or more than ¼ inch
207
Overstitching of first end:
- less than 1 inch but not less than ½ inch
or more than 1 ½ inches
208
- less than ½ inch
114
Thread ends not trimmed to within 1/8 inch
209
Broken and skipped stitches:
- more than one consecutively or more
than three per shield
115
- more than one but not more than
three provided the broken stitches are
at least 3 inches apart
210
Run off
116
Tight stitching showing obvious splitting of
rubber collar
117
Loose stitching, thread loops on top or bottom
surfaces which can be entered by a size 18 needle
118
Delamination or separation of collar from
main piece:
- greater than 1 inch
119
- 1 inch or less
211
Appreciable amount of rubber from molded collar
distributed on sides of reinforcing rings seriously
affecting appearance
212
Malformation, irregularity or poor trim of molded
collar
120
Spot, stain, streak or other discoloration
clearly visible
213
Overall uncleanness
214
Objectionable odor
215
NOTE: Aromatic odors usually associated with
Specific types of rubber compounds shall not be
regarded as objectionable
Marking
Smeared, missing, incomplete, incorrect or illegible 121
Not in proper location
216
Height of lettering not as specified
217
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