MIL-DTL-44285A
4.2 Classification of inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are
classified as follows:
a.
First article inspection (see 4.2).
b.
Conformance inspection (see 4.3).
4.3 First article inspection. When a first article is required (see 6.2) it shall be examined
for the defects listed in 4.4.2 and tested as specified in 4.4.4. The presence of any defect or
failure of any test shall be cause for rejection of the first article.
4.4 Conformance inspection. Sampling for inspection shall be as specified in the contract
or purchase order.
4.4.1 Component and material inspection. In accordance with 4.1, components and
materials shall be inspected in accordance with all the requirements of referenced documents
unless otherwise excluded, amended, modified or qualified in this specification or applicable
purchase document.
4.4.2 End item visual examination. The end item shall be examined for the defects listed in
Table I. The lot size shall be expressed in units of doors with frames. The sample unit shall be
one door and frame assembly. The inspection level shall be II.
TABLE I. Defects
Classification
Examine
Defect
Major
Minor
Finish
Area of no coating
101
Color not as specified
102
Exposed surface due to scratch, buff, dig
or abrasion
201
Run, sag, blistering, cracking, flaking
or peeling
202
Dust, dirt, spot or stain that cannot
be removed
203
Painted or coated surface not uniform
in appearance
204
Powdery areas (anodizing)
205
Excessive contact marks (anodizing)
206
Contact marks not in areas of minimum
exposure (anodizing when specified)
207
Design,
Not type, class, style, etc. specified
103
construction Any component missing
104
& work-
Any component that does not function,
manship
malfunctions or is misplaced to the
applicable to
degree that it does not serve its intended
all components purpose, unless otherwise classified herein
105
& assemblies Not fabricated as specified by the
specification or drawing
106
Not clean (evidence of oil, grease or dirt)
208
Sharp edge or burr
209
Puncture, fracture or malformed
107
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