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4.4.3 Examination of the end item.
4.4.3.1 Visual examination. The end item shall be examined for defects listed in table VI. The
lot shall be expressed in units of jackets. The sample unit shall be one jacket.
4.4.3.2 Dimensional examination. Jackets shall be examined for conformance to the dimensions
specified in table V. The lot shall be expressed in units of jackets. The sample unit shall be one
jacket.
4.4.3.3 End item testing. The end items shall be tested as specified in paragraph 4.5 for
conformance to requirements of hydrostatic resistance seam tape and seam tape integrity,
specified in 3.5.3. The lot shall be expressed in units of jackets. The sample unit shall be one
jacket.
TABLE VI. Classification of defects.
Defect
Major
Minor
1. Material defect and damage
Any weakening material defect such as hole, smash, multiple float, hole
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(except lining and knitted fabric). Large drill hole, cut, tear, mend, or
needle chew that might develop into hole (except lining and knitted
fabric)
Shade bars, slubs, or any other similar non-weakening material defects on
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both the outside and inside of jacket (except lining and knitted fabric).
Ruptured fibers in line of sewing (usually caused by broken, blunt, or
hooked needles) affecting appearance or serviceability (except lining and
knitted fabric)
2. Shaded parts
Outside parts (visible when jacket is worn) shaded. Variation of shade
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Within any part required to be cut from one piece of material. Lining
and inside parts (not visible when jacket is worn) badly shaded.
3. Cleanness
Indelible ink shade stamping exposed on outside or spots or stains of
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permanent nature. Spot or stain clearly noticeable. Thread ends not
trimmed or one or more shade tickets not removed.
4. Cutting
Any component not cut in accordance with directional lines on
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patterns or specified requirements.
5. Component and assembly
Any component defective or missing. Any required operation omitted
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or improperly performed.
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