MIL-DTL-87218E
3.6.1 Cladding after swaging. There shall be no kinks, bends, or abrupt changes in
direction of the cladding. There shall be no scratches, die marks, flat spots, or discontinuities in
the finished cladding when inspected with the unaided human eye.
3.6.2 Lockclad control cable assemblies. At all transition points (see 6.4.11) of cladding
and bare base wire rope there shall be no kinks, abrupt changes in direction, broken wires, or
other evidence of damage to the base wire rope.
4. VERIFICATION
4.1 Classification of inspection. The inspection and testing of the base wire rope shall
conform to the requirements of MIL-DTL-83420. The inspection and testing of the cladding and
assemblies of lockclad shall be classified as follows:
a. Qualification inspection (see 4.2).
b. Conformance inspection (see 4.3).
c. Retention of qualification (see 4.2.4)
4.2 Qualification inspection.
4.2.1 Qualification test sample. The number of samples shall be as specified in table III.
4.2.2 Specimen for breaking strength test for swaging of cladding. Three assemblies of
each type and class of lockclad for which qualification is desired (types and classes per table I)
shall be manufactured in the following configuration using equipment and procedures which will
be or are being used for production lots:
a. Length of cladding: 4 to 10 feet.
b. Overall length of assembly: 1 to 2 feet longer than cladding. Cladding shall be
approximately centered over the overall length of the assembly.
c. Terminals: Swage one MS20667 or MS20668 terminal on each end of the lockclad
assembly.
d. Proof loading: Proof load each of the three assemblies as specified in MIL-DTL-5688.
4.2.3 Qualification testing. The qualification tests shall include all of the examinations
and tests designated in table IV.
4.2.4 Retention of qualification. The manufacturer, at regular intervals, must be able to
demonstrate that the company still has the capabilities and facilities necessary to produce the
QPL items in accordance with this specification and in accordance with the provisions governing
qualification specified in SD-6. This will include the performance of the following tests:
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