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4.6.2.3 Change to manufacturing process, materials or equipment. The manufacturer shall notify
the qualifying activity, in writing, of any changes in the manufacturing process, materials, or equipment
used to manufacture a QPL product. Subsequently, the qualifying activity will notify the manufacturer, in
writing, if a full re-qualification, partial re-qualification, or no additional testing is required as a result of
these changes.
4.6.2.4 No production during reporting period. When no production occurs during the reporting
period, a report shall be submitted to the qualifying activity certifying that the manufacturer still has the
capability and facilities necessary to produce the QPL product. If during two consecutive 12 month
reporting periods there has been no production, the manufacturer may be required, at the discretion of
the qualifying activity, to submit QPL products to a full qualification inspection in accordance with this
specification.
4.7 Methods of inspection. The following identified tests and test methods assure integrity within
typical operating conditions and applications. Alternate commercial industry standard test methods are
allowed; however when an alternate method is used, documented approval must be obtained from the
qualifying activity prior to the performance of the test. The test methods described herein are proven
methods and shall be the referee method in case of dispute.
4.7.1 Visual and mechanical inspection. Each adapter, nozzle, pressure cap and dust cap shall be
examined to ensure conformance with this specification and associated specification sheets. Where
feasible, in-process controls may be used in lieu of specific inspections required by this paragraph
provided such controls assure conformance to all requirements. Continuous examination shall be
performed to assure compliance with the following requirements:
a.
Specification sheets (see 3.1).
b.
Marking (see 3.8).
c.
d.
Workmanship (see 3.9).
4.7.2 Connect and disconnect test (see 3.7.1). When an adapter and nozzle are connected and
disconnected by they shall meet the requirements of 3.7.1. The following details shall apply:
a. Each sample adapter or nozzle shall be connected to and disconnected from a test adapter or
nozzle, as applicable, 10 times while dry.
b. The force required to engage the adapter assembly shall not exceed 20 pounds (9 kg).
c. After the adapter and nozzle have been connected, positive flow of fluid shall be assured, and
no possibility of fluid shut-off shall occur.
4.7.3 Pressure test (see 3.7.2). Each sample adapter or nozzle shall be connected to an adapter or
nozzle as applicable and shall be hydrostatically tested at 500 pounds per square inch (psi) (34.47 bar)
minimum, with grade 3 or 4 oil in accordance with MIL-PRF-7808 for 1 minute. The adapter or nozzle
shall meet the requirements of 3.7.2.
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