MIL-STD-1525B
1. SCOPE
1.1 Scope. This standard establishes the verification tests for parachute materials (subcontracted supplies) used in the fabrication of parachutes. These tests are for the purpose of confirming subcontractor test reports, determining conformance of material to contract specifications, and to provide data for the computation of reliability for these materials.
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS (not applicable)
3. DEFINITIONS (not applicable)
4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Responsibility. The testing, as set forth herein, will be conducted by the Government unless otherwise specified in the contract. Government verification testing does not in any way alter requirements of material specifications and does not relieve the contractor of the
requirement to furnish proof of material conformance pursuant to established contractual requirements.
4.2 Applicability. This standard is applicable to all contracts for the following types of parachutes:
a. Personnel. b. Cargo.
c. Heavy duty deceleration and recovery. d. Aircraft deceleration.
5. DETAILED REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Materials. Types of textile materials comprising parachute components listed below are subject to the verification tests of this standard. The detailed construction and physical property requirements of the material are set forth in Section 3 of the specification which is included as part of the contract. Quality assurance provisions in Section 4 of the material specification provide the test methods for the verification tests required under this standard. The procedure set forth by this document does not in any way alter the requirements of the material specification and does not relieve the contractor of the requirement to furnish proof of material conformance as set forth therein.
a. Canopy material - cloth, ribbon, tape, webbing, and thread.
b. Pack/deployment bag - cloth duck, webbing, and reinforcing tape.
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