MIL-T-5544C
4.3.3 Sampling plan B. A random sample of filled containers fully prepared for delivery shall be selected in accordance with table I. This samples shall be subject to the inspections specified in 4.4.2. If any sample fails, the lot shall be rejected.
Table I. Sampling plan
Lot Size Sample Size
1-4 all
5-50 5
51-90 7
91-150 11
151-280 13
281-500 16
501-12,000 19
[acceptance number is zero, (c + 0)]
4.4 Methods of inspection.
4.4.1 Inspection. Inspection shall be in accordance with method 9601 of
FED-STD-791.
4.4.2 Examination of filled containers. Each sample, selected in accordance with 4.3.3, shall be visually examined for appearance of the compound (see 3.3), for defects of construction of the container and the closure, for evidence of leakage, for unsatisfactory markings and all other preparation for delivery requirements of section 5. Each sample filled container shall also be weighed to determine the amount of contents. Any
container in the sample having one or more defects, or under the required fill, shall be rejected.
4.4.3 Penetration. The normal worked penetration of the thread compound shall be determined in accordance with ASTM D217.
4.4.4 Stability. The stability of the thread compound shall be determined by placing 100 grams of the compound in each of the two coneshaped centrifuge tubes, and centrifuging at 1500 rpm for 1/2 hour. The apparatus to be used for this test is described in ASTM D 96. Separation shall be defined as droplets or layers of oil appearing on the surface of the compound after centrifuging.
4.4.5 Rejection. Failure of any sample selected in accordance with 4.3.2, to pass any of the tests of 4.4, shall be cause for rejection of the lot represented.
5. PACKAGING
5.1 Preservation packaging. Preservation-packaging of the thread compound shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-290. The levels of packaging and packing shall be as specified in 6.2. All materials used in the construction of the containers shall be such as will not affect or be affected by the contained thread compound. Just prior to filling, all
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