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4.2.3 Maintenance of qualification. At specified intervals determined by the qualifying
activity, the manufacturer must be able to demonstrate that the company still has the capabilities
and facilities necessary to produce the QML items in accordance with this specification and in
accordance with the provisions governing qualification specified in SD-6.
4.3 Conformance inspection. The conformance inspection shall consist of:
a. Examination of product (see 4.5.1).
b. Proof load test (see 4.3.2.2).
c. Breaking strength (see 4.6.1.1).
4.3.1 Inspection lot. An inspection lot of wire rope assemblies shall consist of the
number of assemblies of the same materials and wire rope diameter produced consecutively by
the same swaging machine, or series of progressive swaging machines, and submitted for
inspection at the same time under one contract or order.
4.3.2 Sampling. Identical sample assemblies may be used for the examination of product
and mechanical tests.
4.3.2.1 Mechanical tests. Assemblies to be inspected shall be chosen from the inspection
lot by random sampling. One sample from each lot will be selected for mechanical test. For
longer assemblies or lots of five assemblies or less, a representative sample of the same terminal
and cable size approximately 2 feet long shall be made during the production run.
4.3.2.2 Proof load test. All wire rope assemblies shall be proof load tested in accordance
with paragraph 3.7.
4.4 Certification. When specified in the contract or order, a certificate of conformance
for compliant wire rope assemblies shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer. Unless
otherwise specified, the certificate of conformance will contain the following information:
a. Manufacturer's name and address.
b. Customer's name and address.
c. Manufacturer's CAGE code.
d. A list of components used in the fabrication of the wire rope assembly and the names
and addresses of the companies supplying these components.
e. Lot number and date of manufacture.
f. Product (wire rope assembly) description.
g. A statement certifying wire rope assembly conformance to this specification.
h. The name and title of the company official approving the certificate of conformance.
i. A clear written depiction of any exceptions to the specification requirements as stated
in the contract or order.
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