MIL-DTL-60561C
6. NOTES
(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful but is not
mandatory.)
6.1 Intended use. The thruster assembly is used in conjunction with other propellant actuated devices
in Aircrew Emergency Escape Systems.
6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents must specify the following:
a.Title, number, and date of this specification
b.If required, the specific issue of individual documents referenced (see 2.2.1 and 2.2.2)
c.If first article inspection is required (see 3.1 and 6.3)
d.The responsible inspection activity (see 4.1)
e.Any special instruction requirements (see 4.3)
f.Level of packing and marking (see 5.1)
6.3 First article. When a first article inspection is required, the contracting officer should provide
specific guidance to offerors that the items should be a first article sample. The first article should consist of
5 metal parts assemblies, 9 sets of unassembled parts, 1 set of unassembled parts without plating or final
protective finish, and 50 shear pins. The contracting officer should also include specific instructions in
acquisition documents regarding arrangements for examination, approval of first article test results, and
disposition of first articles. Invitations for bids should provide that the Government reserves the right to
waive the requirement for samples for first article inspection to those bidders offering a product which has
been previously acquired or tested by the Government, and that bidders offering such products, who wish to
rely on such production or test, must furnish evidence with the bid that prior Government approval is
presently appropriate for the pending contract. Bidders should not submit alternate bids unless specifically
requested to do so in the solicitation.
6.4 Definition.
6.4.1 Mechanical failure. Mechanical failure is any deformation or breakage of a part, the occurrence
of which is other than a design function.
6.5 Packaging
6.5.1 Packing and marking. Packing and marking should be Level A or B, as specified by the
contracting activity (see 6.2). Level A should be in accordance with Drawings 8797741 and 8797742.
Level B should be in accordance with Drawings 8797741 and 9217579.
6.5.2 Air Force packaging. Air Force packaging should be in accordance with TPO 00-554-3103.
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