MIL-PRF-5806H
4.4. Conformance inspection. The conformance inspection shall consist of an examination of each
box that is submitted for acceptance. Each box shall be carefully examined to determine
conformance with the appropriate materials, design, physical measurements, markings, finish, and
contractor drawings.
4.4.1 Verification of prohibited materials. Design drawings and other contractor documents shall
be reviewed to insure that prohibited materials are not being used (see 3.2.1).
4.4.2 Verification of cushioning material. Material shall be subjected to accelerated testing
equivalent to one year. The material shall be subjected to a humidity level of a minimum of
85%±5% and 180°F ±5° throughout the test. A sample piece of a blade (metallic) or exterior
blade material (metallic) shall be placed in contact with the cushioning material. At the end of the
test the blade sample or blade material shall exhibit no adverse effects from contact with the
cushioning material (see 3.2.2).
4.4.3 Verification of metals. Design drawings shall be reviewed to insure that all metal
components are corrosion resistant. It shall also be determined that there are no dissimilar metals
in contact with the blade and any metallic component in the storage box (see 3.2.3).
4.4.4 Verification of blade installation/removal and blade mounting provision. Following the
written instructions, a blade shall be installed in the box using only common hand tools and then
removed. If it cannot be installed, or removed, within 10 minutes, it shall be cause for rejection.
If the instructions are not clear or not in a logical sequence, it shall be cause for rejection. By
reviewing the drawings or observing the box, it shall be noted that the removable portion of the
provision shall be tethered in some fashion to the box (see 3.3.1).
4.4.5 Verification of size. The blade shall be placed into the box and the measured clearance
between the blade and the interior of the box shall be not less than 2 inches. If this clearance is
not met, it shall be cause for rejection (see 3.3.2).
4.4.6 Verification of weight. An empty box, including the blade mounting provision (if any), shall
be weighed. If it exceeds five pounds per cubic foot, it shall be cause for rejection (see 3.3.3).
4.4.7 Verification of center of balance. A loaded box shall be picked up by a forklift in
accordance with the marked center of balance. If the load is not stable, it shall be cause for
rejection. This shall be repeated for boxes loaded with blades of each different length that is
designated to be shipped in a given box (see 3.3.4).
4.4.8 Verification of blade protection. All tests in 4.4.22 shall measure maximum "g" forces on
the blade. Accelerometers shall be attached to measure forces on all three axes. If the level
specified by the blade manufacturer is exceeded, the box shall be rejected. Any and all tests that
are conducted to verify the structure of the box shall also include a visual inspection of the blade
following the completion of each test. If the blade has been damaged, it shall be cause for
rejection of the box (see 3.3.5).
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