MIL-DTL-0045585E (AR)
Conformance Inspection
CLASSIFICATION OF CHARACTERISTICS
PARAGRAPH
TITLE
DRAWING NUMBER
11691396
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SHEET
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NEXT HIGHER
4.4.2.3
Link, M16A2 (con't)
ASSEMBLY
11691393
REQUIREMENT
INSPECTION METHOD
CONFORMANCE
CLASSIFICATION
EXAMINATION OR TEST
CRITERIA 1/
PARAGRAPH
REFERENCE
Notes:
5/. Ten (10) belts of 10 links each. Same links shall be used for these tests. Accept on
zero (0) and reject on one (1). If the requirement on the drawing is not met, the lot
represented by the sample shall be rejected and set aside for disposition in accordance
with MIL-STD-1916.
6/. Sampling and rejection shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1.
7/. A random sample of 3 shall be tested. If the requirement on the drawing is not
met, the lot represented by the sample shall be rejected and set aside for disposition in
accordance with MIL-STD-1916.
4.5 Methods of inspection.
4.5.1 Tensile strength of coupling cartridge link. The coupling shall be tested for
tensile strength in accordance with an approved fixture. The coupling shall be held by
the pivot lugs and the head. This test is destructive test. Parts so tested shall not be
returned to the lot.
4.5.2 Salt spray of coupling cartridge link and loop, cartridge link. This test shall
be conducted in accordance with ASTM B117. This test is a destructive test. Parts so
tested shall not be returned to the lot.
4.5.3 Weld test of loop, cartridge link. This test shall be conducted in accordance
with MIL-W-46154 and the gradual loading requirement of the applicable drawing. This
test is a destructive test. Parts so tested shall not be returned to the lot.
4.5.4 Hardness of loop, cartridge link. The test shall be conducted in accordance
with ASTM E18 and shall comply with the requirements of the applicable drawing. This
test is a non-destructive test. Parts so tested may be returned to the lot.
4.5.5 Test for carburization and decarburization of loop, cartridge link. A cross
section of the loop shall be polished, etched with a 3 to 5 percent Nital solution and
examined under a microscope of not less than 500 power to determine the requirements
of the applicable drawing. This test is a destructive test. Parts so tested shall not be
returned to the lot.
4.5.6 Nose fan test. Links shall be tested by assembling the links into 10-round
belts using 10 simulated cartridge gages conforming to Drawing 11018350. Adjacent
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