MIL-DTL-87218E
TABLE III. Summary of test specimens.
Qualification testing 1/ 2/
Conformance testing
(each type and class)
Comments
Test
Paragraph
No. of
Comments
Paragraph
No. of
specimens
specimens
Examination of
-
-
100% of all lots
Retention test
product
every 5 years
or on process
change
Breaking strength
3
5 to 12 foot
2 of each lot of 40
Test only on
length
or less: 3 of each
lockclad
lot of 41 - 110
assemblies
Elongation
3
5 to 12 foot
-
-
Retention test
length
every 5 years
or on process
change
Coefficient of thermal
3
2 to 4 foot
-
-
Retention test
expansion
length
on process
change
Proof loading
-
-
-
100% of all lots
-
Temperature limits
3
5 to 12 foot
-
-
-
length
Weight
3
2 foot length
-
-
-
Concentricity
3
3 Sectioned
-
-
Retention test
pieces
every 5 years
or on process
change
Straightness
-
-
-
Visual inspect
-
100%. Sample
measure all lots
Identification of
-
-
-
100% of all lots
-
product
1/ When qualification testing has been successfully accomplished on one type and class of cable, only sampling
qualification testing is required on the type and class not previously tested.
2/ Qualification test data for two different size cables shall be submitted, for consideration, to the Government agency
responsible for qualification approval.
TABLE IV. Qualification and conformance tests and inspections.
Tests
Requirements
Qualification
Conformance
paragraph
paragraph
paragraph
Examination of product
Breaking strength
Elongation
-----
Coefficient of thermal
-----
expansion
Proof loading
-----
Temperature limits
-----
Weight
-----
Diameter and concentricity
-----
Straightness
-----
Identification
-----
14
For Parts Inquires submit RFQ to Parts Hangar, Inc.
© Copyright 2015 Integrated Publishing, Inc.
A Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business