MIL-DTL-43492D
TABLE I. Defects (continued)
Classification
Examine
Defect
Major
Minor
A
B
Both rows of stitching open (not
necessarily at the same location):
- on intermediate section
111
- on end section or cover
220
Note: A seam shall be classified as open when
one or more stitches joining a seam are
broken, or when one or more skipped or
run-off stitches occur. On double stitched
seams, a seam shall be classified as open
when either one or both sides of a seam
are open.
Raw edges caught in stitching:
- more than 1 inch but not more than
3 inches
319
- more than 3 inches
221
Thread breaks:
- overstitched less than 1 ½ inches on
stitch type 401
320
- overstitched less than 1 inch on
stitch type 301
321
- overstitched less than ¾ inch on
stitch type 304
322
Note: Thread breaks not overstitched shall be
classified as open seams.
Needle chews resulting in cut, tear, or hole
(see cloth defects for cut, tear or hole)
Skipped stitches:
- overstitched less than 1 ½ inches on
stitch type 401
323
- overstitched less than 1 inch on stitch
type 301 or 304 (when 2 or more skipped
stitches occur consecutively)
324
Note: Skipped stitches not overstitched shall
be classified as open seams.
One or more required rows of stitching
omitted (except on boxstitching)
112
Boxstitching
Incomplete:
- one row of stitching omitted
325
- two or more rows of stitching omitted
222
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