MIL --- DTL --- 51170G(EA)
4.3.3 Inspection procedure. Every item in the lot shall be inspected for critical characteris-
tics. The lot represented shall be rejected when nonconformance to a critical characteristic is
found. Sample items shall be inspected in accordance with the classification of characteristics
in 4.3.5. Failure of any sample item to conform to any characteristic in the classification of
characteristics based on the sampling and acceptance criteria specified therein shall be cause
for rejection of the lot represented.
4.3.4 Inspection characteristics. Critical characteristics are characteristics whose noncon-
formance to specified requirements is likely to result in hazardous or unsafe conditions for indi-
viduals who use or maintain the product. Characteristics whose nonconformance to specified
requirements is likely to prevent performance of the tactical function of a major end item are
also critical characteristics. Major characteristics are characteristics whose nonconformance to
specified requirements is likely to result in failure or to reduce materially the usability of the
item for its intended purpose. Minor characteristics are characteristics whose nonconformance
to specified requirements is not likely to reduce materially the operation or usability of the item
for its intended purpose.
4.3.5 Classification of characteristics. Conformance inspections shall be as specified in the
following classification of characteristics paragraphs. When specified herein, accept on 0 and
reject on 1 attributes sampling inspection shall be performed on the designated characteristics
using the stated levels in table II or III, as applicable, for selection of sample sizes.
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