MIL-DTL-85405A(AS)
4. VERIFICATION
4.1 Classification of inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified
as follows:
a. First article inspection (see 4.2).
b. Conformance inspection (see 4.3).
c. Sampling inspection (see 4.4).
4.2 First article inspection. First article inspection shall be performed on one complete
trailer assembly. This inspection shall include the tests in table I under First Article and in the
sequence shown.
4.3 Conformance inspection. Each trailer shall be subjected to the examinations and tests
noted in table I under Conformance and in the sequence shown.
4.4 Sampling inspection. Trailer components shall be inspected using sampling plans noted
on the components' detail drawings or if none are specified, as directed by the procuring activity
(see 6.2).
4.4.1 Rejection and retest. When a unit fails the inspections (see 4.2 and 4.3), no item still
on hand or later produced shall be accepted until the extent and cause of failure are determined
and resolved.
4.5 Test methods.
4.5.1 Examination of product. Each trailer shall be examined visually to determine
compliance with the requirements of this specification for which tests are not specified, including
materials and workmanship. Particular attention shall be given to routing protection and
functioning of the lighting circuits and brake lines.
4.5.1.1 Conformance to drawings. Each trailer shall be inspected to determine conformance
to the engineering drawings. Dimensions and attributes not in compliance with drawing
tolerances shall not be acceptable.
4.5.2 Functioning. Each trailer shall be examined to determine that wheels are correctly
aligned, that all brake systems function, including back-up, and are correctly adjusted, that the
electrical system is in proper working order, that all points requiring lubrication are properly
lubricated, and the wheel bearings are properly adjusted and lubricated. To check alignment, the
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