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3.7.2 Body. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), the body of each container shall be marked on opposite sides with waterproof ink
and letters at least one-half inch high. The marking shall appear three quarters of an inch below the lower edge of the locking ring. The
color shall conform to color number 23538 of FED-STD-595. The wording of the marking shall be as following (see 4.4.4.1):
REUSABLE CONTAINER DO NOT DESTROY
3.8 Workmanship. The construction shall be of such quality that finished drums shall have no sharp burrs or rough surfaces. The
metal shall be free of defects which may affect the durability, strength, or serviceability of the drum. The gasket shall be uniformly
distributed about the circumference of the cover and shall lie naturally with the flat surface parallel to the horizontal plane of the cover to
provide a seal which will not leak. The protective coatings shall be applied in a uniform manner (see 4.5.4.1).
4. VERIFICATION
4.1 Classification of Inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as follows:
a.
First article inspection (see 4.3).
b.
Conformance inspection (see 4.4).
4.2 Inspection conditions. Unless otherwise specified , all inspections shall be performed in accordance with the
test conditions specified in the applicable test method document or the applicable paragraph(s) in this specification.
4.3 First article examination and tests. When specified, two sample drums of each size specified in the procurement document shall be
made available for first articles examination and tests. They shall be examined for all provisions of this specification applicable to the end
item inspection (see 4.4.4) and they shall be tested as follows:
a.
The Two Sample drums shall be examined for the defects listed in 4.4.
b.
One sample shall be tested as specified in 4.5.1, and one sample shall be tested as specified in 4.5.2, 4.5.3 and 4.5.4. When
specified (see 6.2), the two sample containers shall be forwarded to the procuring activity
(see 3.2).
4.3.1 Salt spray test. Three specimens measuring 4 X 6 inches shall be finished front and back using the identical
finishing process used in finishing the end item drums. These samples shall be air dried a minimum of 96 hours then scored front and back
using a sharp instrument which will bevel the finish coat 30 degrees each side of the score line, through to bare metal. The scoreline shall
be continuous for a total of four inches. These specimens shall be subjected to salt spray tests in accordance with ASTM B117 utilizing a
five percent salt solution at 120 degrees F for a minimum exposure time of 192 hours. Results of the test shall be evaluated for conformity
with the requirements of paragraph 3.5.
4.4 Conformance inspection. Conformance inspections shall be as specified in Table I.
4.4.1 Inspection of components and materials. Components and materials shall be inspected and tested in accordance with all the
requirements of referenced specifications, drawings, and standards unless otherwise excluded, amended, modified, or qualified in this
specification or applicable purchase document (see 3.3-3.5.2).
4.4.2 Sampling for inspection and acceptance. Sampling for inspection and acceptance shall be performed in accordance with the
provisions set forth in ASQ Z1.4, except where otherwise indicated (see 3.2). Unless otherwise specified, the acceptable quality limits
(AQLs) listed in this section shall be used to establish the sample size, however, the acceptance number shall be zero.
4.4.3 Inspection lot. An inspection lot consists of all the drums of the same dimensions and capacities as specified in the appropriate
MS standard and per ASQ Z1.4 definition (see 3.1).
4.4.4 End item inspection.
4.4.4.1 Visual examination. Examination of the end item shall be in accordance with the classification of defects in Table II and
acceptable quality limits (AQL's) in Table I. The lot sizes shall be expressed in units of drums for the purpose of determining the sample
size in accordance with ASQ Z1.4 (see 3.3-3.4.5). The sample unit for this examination shall be one complete drum.
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