MIL-T-46590C
5.2 Air Force packaging. Air Force packaging shall be in accordance with TPO 00-607-0314.
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. Issue of DODISS to be cited in the solicitation and, if required, the specific issue of individual documents referenced (see 2.1.1 and 2.1.2)
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 thatthe 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 Subject term (keyword) listing.
Ejection systems, aircrew Emergency escape systems, aircrew Escape systems, aircrew
Life-saving systems, aircrew
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