MIL-DTL-1318C (AR)
TABLE V. Conformance inspections - Continued
DRAWING NUMBER
CARTRIDGE, CALIBER .50, TRACER, M17
7672165
INSPECTION
CONFORMANCE REQUIREMENT
CLASSIFICATION
EXAMINATION OR TEST 1/
METHOD
CRITERIA
PARAGRAPH
REFERENCE
218
No waterproofing material
3.3
Visual
(primer pocket joint) (37), if
applicable
219
Defective crimp (38)
3.3
Visual
220
Diameter of extractor groove,
3.3
Gage
minimum
221
Workmanship 4/
3.15
Visual
Notes:
1/. Numbers after defect description refer to visual standards in MIL-STD-636 (caliber
.50 section).
2/. Refer to MIL-STD-636 (Caliber .50 Section) for visual defect standards. In the event
of a conflict between Table V of this specification and MIL-STD-636 as to defect
classification the classification specified in Table V shall apply.
3/. One hundred percent examination for propellant weight may be either by weighing the
cartridge or by measuring for propellant fill. If the cartridge weight method is used, each
lightweight cartridge shall be disassembled and the propellant weighed. Any cartridge
that contains more than 100 grains of propellant shall be classified as a major defect.
Any cartridge containing less than 100 grains of propellant shall be classified as a critical
defect.
4/. Defects other than those listed in MIL-STD-636 (Caliber .50 Section).
5/. Examination for this may be performed by either weighing the overall cartridge or an
inspection method that can determine directly if the lead slug is present.
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