MIL-DTL-43243D
3.3 Workmanship. The parachute removable connector link separator, including all
components and assemblies, shall be fabricated and finished in a thoroughly workman-like
manner. Particular attention shall be given to the following:
a. All areas shall be free of rust or corrosion, dirt, oil, grease or other foreign matter and
tool marks or breaks through plating to metal.
b. Free from metal slivers.
c. All welding, silver soldering, and brazing shall be smooth, clean, free of flux, pits, slag,
spatter, or porosity, and shall be continuous, adherent, and not burnt through. The joints shall be
thoroughly fused.
d. Rivets shall be fully peened with heads in full contact with riveted members. The
rivets shall be firmly set and completely fill the hole. Rivet heads shall be full, neatly made, and
concentric with rivet holes. Holes for rivets shall be accurately punched or drilled and free of any
obstruction.
4. VERIFICATION
4.1 Classification of inspection. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified
as follows:
a. First article inspection (see 4.2).
b. Conformance inspection (see 4.3).
4.2 First article inspection. When a first article inspection is required (see 6.2), the
number of units to be provided for inspection shall be specified (see 6.2). Units provided for first
article inspection shall be examined for the defects in table I as well as the examinations of
paragraph 4.3.1, 4.3.2, and 4.3.3. The presence of any major defect or two or more minor defects
listed in table I or any dimension not within specified requirements shall be cause for rejection of
the first article.
TABLE I. Classification of defects.
Classification
Examine
Defect
Major
Minor
Any area of rust or corrosion
101
Any area with no finish, tool marks, or breaks
Finish, protective
201
through plating to metal
Dirt, oil, grease, or other foreign matter
202
Any sharp edges, burrs, or metal slivers
102
Any component missing or damaged
103
Design construction
Any steel component not assembled or joined as
and workmanship
104
specified
Felt pad not securely cemented to base
203
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