MIL-T-740G
4.3.1.1 In-process inspection. During fabrication of the first production vehicle an
in-process examination will be conducted by representatives of TACOM Product Assurance Directorate to evaluate conformance of materials and workmanship to specified requirements. Examination will be made at the contractor's or subcontractor's facility prior to application of primer and paint. Processing and welding procedures, quality system, and inspection records will be evaluated during this examination.
4.3.1.2 Completed first production vehicle contractor inspection. The first completed production vehicle shall be road tested and inspected by the contractor, as specified in 4.6.2.2 to determine conformance to contract and specifications. After inspection, the contractor shall submit the vehicle (and all inspection records and certifications) to the responsible Government inspection element at contractor's plant for preliminary examination.
4.3.1.3 Preliminary examination. The responsible Government inspection element will conduct a preliminary examination, as specified in 4.5.2, of the first completed production vehicle.
4.3.1.4 Provisional inspection. Provisional inspection of the first completed production vehicle will be conducted jointly by representatives of TACOM Product Assurance Directorate and the responsible Government inspection element. Contractor shall provide any required assistance. Testing will be as specified in 4.6.2.2. Contractor shall make available his inspection plan, records, and certifications pertinent to the vehicle and components.
4.3.1.5 Repair of defects. Defects found as a result of the foregoing inspections shall be corrected by the contractor at no cost to the Government. Failure of the contractor to promptly correct defects shall be cause for suspension of acceptance of vehicles until corrective action has been accomplished and approved by the Government.
4.3.1.6 Vehicle disposition. On completion of first production vehicle inspection, the vehicle shall remain at the manufacturing facility, as a production sample, and shall be the last vehicle shipped on the contract. Vehicle may be released sooner at the discretion of the Government. The contractor shall service and maintain the vehicle during this period.
4.3.1.7 Final approval and acceptance. Final approval and acceptance of the first production vehicle shall be withheld until second vehicle is accepted (see 4.3.2).
4.3.2 Second initial production vehicle inspection. An additional vehicle (see 4.3) from the first month's production, or the first 20 produced, will be subjected to the initial production test.
4.3.2.1 First article (initial production) test. To determine conformance to Section 3 (inclusive), vehicle will be examined as specified in 4.5.2, and tested as specified in table XI. Subsequently, vehicle will be road tested as specified in table VIII, IX or X, as applicable. Inspection will be performed by the Government, and will require no more than 140 days. The contractor shall expeditiously furnish repair parts, as required to support testing, at no cost to the Government.
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