MIL-DTL-14970D
of the new process control change(s) and the reason for the
change(s) within 10 business days from the change.
4.2 Classification of inspections. The following types
of inspections shall be conducted on this item.
a.
First article inspection (see 4.4)
b.
Conformance inspection (see 4.5)
4.3 Verification conditions. Unless otherwise specified,
all inspections shall be performed in accordance with the test
conditions specified in 4.5.
4.4
First article inspection.
4.4.1 Submission. When specified in the contract or
purchase order, the contractor shall submit a first article
sample as designated by the Contracting Officer for
evaluation in accordance with provisions of 4.4.2. The
first article sample shall be ten (10) pounds of Composition
A-5. The sample shall be obtained from the first production
lot which has been produced by the contractor using the same
production process, procedures and equipment as will be used
in fulfilling the contract. All materials shall be obtained
from the same sources of supply as will be used in regular
production. A first article quantity, or portion thereof,
as directed by the Contracting Officer in accordance with
contract provision: Instruction Regarding Submission of
First Article, shall also be submitted whenever there is a
lapse in production of a period in excess of 90 days, or
whenever a change occurs in manufacturing process, or in
sources of constituents or process materials, drawings or
specifications which could affect product uniformity as
determined by the Government. A sample containing known
defects will not be submitted unless specifically authorized
by the Contracting Officer (see 6.2).
4.4.2 Inspections to be performed. The sample may be
subjected by the Government to any or all of the
examinations or tests specified in 4.5.2.1 and 4.6 of this
specification and any or all requirements of the applicable
drawings. (See MIL-STD-1916 for definitions of critical,
major and minor classification of characteristics.)
4.4.3 First article rejection. If any sample fails to
comply with any of the applicable requirements, the first
article quantity shall be rejected. The Government reserves
the right to terminate its inspection upon any failure of a
sample to comply with any of the requirements.
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