MIL-T-45379 Tank, Combat, Full-Tracked, 105 Mm Gun, M60A3-TtsThis specification establishes the construction, performance and inspection requirements for M60A3 full-tracked combat tank equipped with a Tank Thermal Sight TTS.

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MIL-T-45379D(AT)

4.4 First article inspection. First article inspections shall be performed on preproduction or initial production samples as specified herein. Approval of the first article sample by the Government shall not relieve the contractor of the obligation to supply vehicles that are fully representative of those inspected as a first article sample. Any change or deviation of the production units from the first article sample shall be subject to the approval of the contracting officer.

4.4.1 Preproduction inspection. When specified (see 6.2), a preproduction vehicle

(see 3.1.1), shall be inspected as specified in table XIX to ascertain vehicle conformance with the

requirements of this specification. Inspection shall be performed at a location approved by the

Government.

4.4.1.1 Preproduction failure. Failure of a preproduction model to comply with any of the requirements specified shall be cause for refusal by the Government to conduct a retest until corrective measures satisfactory to the Government have been taken.

4.4.2 Initial production inspection. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), initial production inspection shall consist of Manufacturer's Inspection and Government Proving Ground Vehicle Test.

4.4.2.1 Manufacturer's inspection.

4.4.2.1.1 Special processes and in-process inspections. A special processes and in-process inspection will be conducted by Government representatives during fabrication of the first production vehicle to evaluate conformance of materials, processes and workmanship. As a minimum, inspection shall cover the following:

a. Materials, welding, surface hardening, heat treating, protective finishes, etc. shall be reviewed and evaluated for records, processing procedures and plan of quality control.

b. The hull and turret shall be inspected individually prior to covering the weldments with paint or other pertinent components or assemblies to verify welding processes and fixture adequacy.

c. Hull assembly, turret assembly and break-in stations shall be reviewed and evaluated for records, procedures and test equipment required by applicable quality assurance requirements.