APPENDIX D
STORAGE QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS
1. Index Number. The four-digit index num-
h. Mechanical-Visual Inspection. An in-
spection by visual means to observe the item
ber of this storage quality assurance pro-
and/or its packaging and packing to detect
vision (SQAP) (reserved for future use in
inspection
Mechanical-visual
deficiencies.
automatic data processing) is to be assigned.
may require disassembly.
2. Federal Stock Number. Each item listed
i. Technical Inspection. A complete func-
tional inspection, including disassembly, where
is subject to the provisions of this SQAP.
required, and performance testing and/or
laboratory testing.
3. Definitions. Special terms used in this
SQAP are defined as follows:
4. Specifications, Technical Manuals, and
Other Documents. The following documents,
a. Acceptance Quality Level (AQL). The
nominal value expressed in terms of percent
of the latest issue in effect, contain inspection
and testing information, data, and instruc-
defective or defects per 100 units, whichever
tions applicable to these quality assurance
is applicable, specified for a given group of
It is the maximum
provisions:
defects of a product.
allowable accidental departure from specifi-
cation requirements which can be tolerated.
Publication
Title
Index of Technical Manuals, Tech-
DA Pam 310-4
That
b. Storage Quality Level (SQL).
nical Bulletins, Supply Manuals
quality level applicable to storage sampling
(types 7, 8, and 9), Supply Bul-
inspection expressed in terms of percent de-
letins, and Lubrication Orders.
fective or defects per 100 units, whichever
U.S. Army Equipment Index of
DA Pam 310-7
is applicable, specified for a given group of
Modification Work Orders.
It is the. maximum
defects of a product.
Requisitioning, Receipt, and Issue
AR 725-50
System.
allowable accidental departure from specifi-
Preservation, Methods.
MIL-P-116
cation requirements which can be tolerated.
Parts, Materials and Processes Used
MIL-P-11268
c. Defect. Any nonconformance of the unit
in Electronic Communication
of product with specified requirements.
Equipment.
d. Defective Unit. A unit of product which
Marking of Electronic Items.
MIL-M-13231
Sampling Procedures and Tables
MIL-STD-105D
contains one or more defects.
for Inspection by Attributes.
e. Critical Defect. A defect that judgment
Quality Assurance Terms and
MIL-STD-109B
and experience indicate is likely to result
Definitions.
in hazardous or unsafe conditions for indi-
Marking for Shipment and Storage.
MIL-STD-129D
viduals using, maintaining, or depending on
Identification Marking of U.S.
MIL-STD-130
the product performance of the tactical func-
Military Property.
tion of a major end item, such as a ship,
Wired Equipment, Classification of
MIL-STD-252
Visual and Mechanical Defects.
aircraft, tank, missile, or space vehicle.
Packaging Requirements Code.
MIL-STD-726
f. Major Defect. A defect other than crit-
Depot Inspection Standard for
TB SIG 355-1
ical that could result in failure, or materially
Repaired Signal Equipment.
reduce the usability of the product for its
Depot Inspection Standard for Re-
TB SIG 355-2
intended purpose.
finishing Repaired Signal Equip-
ment.
g. Minor Defect. A defect that does not
Depot Inspection Standard for
TB SIG 355-3
materially reduce the usability of the unit
Moisture and Fungus Resistant
of product for its intended purpose, or is a
Treatment.
departure from established standards having
Depot Inpsection Standard for
TB SIG 355-4
little bearing on the effective use or operation
Balancing Rotating Parts and
of the unit.
Assemblies.
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