MIL-DTL-46200C
3.5.1 Radiographic examination. Each cartridge assembly shall be radiographically examined for
defects (see 4.7.4).
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3.5.2 Leak Test. Each assembled cartridge shall exhibit no air leakage greater than 1 x 10 standard
cubic centimeters of air per second at a 14 psia pressure differential (see 4.7.5).
3.5.3 Vibration. The assembled cartridge shall withstand vibration as prescribed in MIL-STD-810,
Method 514.3, Test Procedure I, Test Condition I-3.2.5 without evidence of any disintegration of the primer,
propellant, or igniter, or derangement of any component (see 4.7.7 and 6.2).
3.6 Functional requirements.
3.6.1 Primer sensitivity. The primer shall fire when drop tested at an energy level of 60 inch-ounces in
a sectioned cartridge void of igniter and propellant charge (see 4.7.8.1).
3.6.2 Cartridge performance.
3.6.2.1 Misfires. The cartridge shall not fail to fire.
3.6.2.2 Ballistics. The cartridge, when tested in closed bomb, Drawing 5184824, shall comply with the
requirements of table I.
TABLE I. Ballistic requirements.
Temperature (°F)
Time to P-max,
Maximum pressure (psig)
Ignition Delay
max (ms)
Lower
Upper
Time,
max (ms)
- 60 to 70
2750
3575
15
15
65 to 75
2750
3575
15
15
195 to 205
2750
3575
15
15
3.7 Workmanship. Cartridges shall be free of cracks, splits, or other defects which might prevent
proper mating with connecting parts or proper functioning of the device.
3.7.1 Metal defects. All components shall be free from cracks, splits, cold shuts, inclusions, porosity,
or any similar defect.
3.7.2 Burr. No part shall have a burr which might interfere with the assembly or function of the item or
which might be injurious to personnel handling the item.
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