MIL-PRF-32504
4.3 Classification of inspection: The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as follows:
First Article Inspection (4.3.1)
4.3.1 First article inspection: First article inspection shall be performed on one complete MLAMS-A
being purchased. This element of inspection shall encompass all visual examinations, shall include
setup/strike, weights and dimensional measurements. First article inspection shall verify that the
MLAMS meets the minimum performance requirements in Section 3. Conformance Inspection includes
those examinations and tests from Table III - Verification Methods.
4.3.2 First article definition: First Article is defined for these purposes as an initial production sample,
modified to consist of one five bay MLAMS-Aviation, with one full-width opening door and one flat end
wall assembly with metal Roll-up Door or Fabric sliding door - including textile samples from the same
production runs as finished textile products included in the construction of the First Article Shelter.
Fabric samples will include all features necessary to fulfill fabric testing requirements as listed in Section
3.1.5.1, Table 2 in conjunction with ASTM test sample lot sizes. First article test sample will include all
electrical components necessary for full product testing. First article test sample will include necessary
components to assemble a full sized MLAMS-Vehicle Flat End Wall unit, to include fabric or metal Roll-
Up Door installation for the purposes of testing and evaluation of form, fit, finish and field construction.
First article sample will include all necessary and optional support cabling, stiffeners, personnel doors and
ECU ducting interfaces. First article will include a full insulating fabric liner set for the purposes of
testing form, fit and functionality. First article test shelter will include all components necessary to install
shelter on earth and concrete. First article test shelter will include all tools necessary for shelter
installation and installation instruction manual, complete with parts and spare parts listing.
TABLE III. Verification methods
Title
Requirement
Verification
3.1
4.1
Operating Requirements
Physical Characteristics
3.1.1
4.5.1
Dimensions
3.1.1.2
4.5.1.1
Weight
3.6
4.5.1.2
Shelter Erection
3.1.2
4.5.2
Erection Kit
3.1.2.1
4.5.2.1
Anchoring System
3.1.2.3
4.5.2.2
Strike, Pack and Package
3.1.2.4
4.5.2.3
Entry and Exit
3.1.3
4.5.3
Blackout Protection
3.1.4
4.5.4
Weather Barrier Fabric
3.1.5
4.5.5
Weather Resistance
3.2.7
4.4.1
Flammability
3.1.5.2
4.5.5.1
Hardware Color
3.1.1
4.5.5.2
Interior Shelter Environment
3.1.6
4.5.6
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