MIL-DTL-85670D
TABLE VI. Conformance inspections - Sampling tests
Test method/
Test frequency
Inspection
Requirements
Verification
Pattern, polarization, and
3.6.6 and 3.6.8
One every 2 years 1/
gain
One every 2 years 1/
Random vibration
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One every 5 years 1/
Temperature-altitude
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One every 2 years 1/
Salt fog
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One every 5 years 1/
Power handling
1/ If a major design change is incorporated into the antenna, the first unit with the change shall be
tested.
4.6.3 Special tests. When specified in the contract, special tests shall be conducted for the purpose of checking
the effect of any design or material change in the performance of the antenna and to assure quality control. The
antenna selected for special tests may be selected from antennas previously subjected to sampling tests.
4.6.3.1 Special test schedule. Selection of antennas for special tests shall be made as follows:
a.
On an early equipment after an engineering or material change.
b.
Whenever failure reports or other information indicate that additional test(s) are required. (This will be
determined by the acquiring activity.)
4.6.3.2 Scope of special tests. Special tests shall consist of such tests as authorized by the acquiring activity.
Test procedures previously approved for the qualification tests shall be used where applicable.
4.6.4 Equipment failure. Should a failure occur during the sampling or special tests, the following actions shall be
taken:
a.
As directed, inform the qualifying activity (see 4.4.4) as soon as possible.
b.
Analyze the failure to determine the root cause.
c.
Propose corrective action, as appropriate.
d.
Implement corrective action, as appropriate.
e.
Test, as appropriate, to verify the effectiveness of the corrective action.
Include the results of a. through e. in the report submitted to the qualifying activity (see 4.4.4).
f.
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