MIL-DTL-24677B
4.4
Examinations.
4.4.1 End item for visual defects. The unit of product for this examination shall be one reel. Ten percent of
the gross length contained on each sample unit, but not less than 100 feet, shall be subjected to the visual
examination. The lot size for this examination shall be expressed in units of reels each. The sample units shall be
randomly selected, and the sample size shall be as specified in table V. Any sample unit having one or more
defects specified in table VIII shall be rejected. If any defects are noted in the original sample units, additional
units shall be randomly selected and if any defects specified in table VIII are noted the entire lot shall be rejected.
TABLE VIII.
Classification of defects.
Defects
Appearance and workmanship
Loose fit of cover on the core.
Cut, any.
Chafed or damaged.
Kinks or uneven braiding resulting in open places, breaks in
continuity of braid, or soft spots.
Broken, loose, or projecting ends in the core or cover.
Excessive loose fiber ends on surface, gaps between strands.
End not cut off squarely.
End not securely whipped, taped, or heat sealed.
Identification marker. 1/
Omitted, incorrect, illegible.
Italic or script type used, not as specified.
Not completely covered by the outer braid.
Identification ticked.
Omitted, incorrect, illegible.
Insecurely attached.
Handwritten entries.
Cleanliness.
Spot or stain clearly visible. 2/
1/ Identification marker for braids larger than 1 - 1/8 inch circumference.
2/ At normal inspection distance (approximately 3 feet).
4.4.1.1 Defects in cover material. If a fold of cover material can be formed when grasping the rope by hand
along the axis, the rope shall be considered to be sleazy or lack firmness.
4.4.2 Length and winding. The sample unit for this examination shall be one reel. The sample size shall be
in accordance with table VI and the presence of any defect shall be cause for rejection of the entire lot. The lot size
shall be the number of units in the inspected lot. Defects shall be as specified in 4.4.2.1 and 4.4.2.2.
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