MIL-DTL-24677B
4.4.2.1 Defects in length. Defects in regard to length exist if any of the following are determined during
inspection:
(a) Length of unit less than or more than length specified (including permitted tolerances).
(b) Length of unit less than marked on ticket.
(c) Reels not continuous length.
(d) Any piece on reels less than 600 feet in length for ropes with a circumference of 3/4 inch up to 16
inches.
4.4.2.2 Defects in winding. Defects with regard to winding exist if the following are determined during
inspection:
(a) Improperly or not firmly wound resulting in slippage during unwinding or otherwise affecting free
unhampered unwinding of rope.
(b) Knot or splice joining ends to make a continuous length.
4.5 Testing of end item. Testing of end item shall be as specified in table IX and 4.5.2 through 4.5.9. The
physical and chemical values specified herein apply to the average of the determinations made on a sample unit for
test purposes as specified in the applicable test methods. 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 expressed in units
of reels. The sample unit for test purposes shall be 70 feet.
TABLE IX.
End item testing.
Number of determinations per
Characteristics
Requirement
Test method
individual sample unit
Circumference
3.5
4.5.2.1
3
Linear density
3.5
4.5.3
1
Breaking strength
3.5
4.5.4
2 (up to 9 - inch circumference)
1 (10 - inch circumference and
above)
Elongation
3.5.1
4.5.5
2 (up to 9 - inch circumference)
1 (10 - inch circumference and
above)
Extractable matter
3.6
4.5.6
2
Identification marker
3.8
4.5.7
1
Moisture content
3.7
4.5.8
2
Cover to core ratio
3.4
4.5.9
2
4.5.1 Specimen preparation. The designated length and number of test specimens shall be removed from the
selected test reels in accordance with the specified test method.
4.5.1.1 Splicing.
For each specimen; each end shall have a buried eye splice as recommended by the
manufacturer.
4.5.2
Circumference and picks per inch.
4.5.2.1 Circumference. The circumference shall be measured in accordance with method 6003 of FED-STD-
191. Results to be reported shall be the average of three determinations to the nearest 1/16 inch.
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