MIL-DTL-226G
Table III. End item visual defects
Classification
Examine
Defect
Major
Minor
Appearance and
Any cut
X
workmanship
Chafed or damaged
X
Kink
X
Knot
X
Unevenly braided resulting in open
places, break in continuity of braid,
or soft spot
X
Broken or loose end or strand
X
Loosely braided
X
Core not completely covered (class 2)
X
Color
Other than natural
X
Cleanness
Spot or stain 1/
X
Identification
Omitted, incorrect, illegible, insecurely
ticket or label
attached
X
Ticket or label not as specified
X
1/ Clearly visible at normal inspection distance (approximately 3 feet).
4.2.3 Length and winding examination. The end item shall be examined for the length and winding
defects listed in table IV. The sample unit shall be one coil or spool (reel). Any sample unit found to contain
one or more defects shall be classified as a defective. The lot size shall be expressed in units of coils or spools
(reels) as applicable. The inspection level shall be S-3 and the AQL, expressed in terms of percent defective,
shall be 4.0.
Table IV. Length and winding defects.
Examine
Defect
Length
Calculated length 1/ is less than the minimum specified or more
than 10 percent in excess of the maximum length specified.
Calculated length 1/ is less than length marked on ticket or
label by more than 6 feet.
Winding
Improperly or not firmly wound resulting in kinks, knots, entangling
or slippage during unwinding or otherwise affecting free unhampered
unwinding of halyard.
Knotting or otherwise joining of ends to make a continuous length.
Any coil or spool (reel) containing more than three pieces (class 1).
Any piece in coil or spool (reel) less than 240 feet in length (class 1).
Any coil or spool (reel) not in a continuous length (class 2).
Put-up not as specified.
Ends not cut-off squarely and securely whipped (class 2).
1/
Calculated length (feet) = W x L
Where : W = net weight of spool (reel) or coil (to nearest 0.1 pound).
L = Lot average of length per pound results determined in 4.2.4.
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