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b. The sampling plan for inspection is according to
(6) The 2 year inspection interval listed above does
not apply to cartridges in plastic monopacks which have been chapter 2.
overpacked in PA156 metal containers.
(7) Inspection interval is to be reduced to 2 years for
cartridge lots assigned condition code C due to discolored Items will be inspected and classified according to this supply
propellant. Interval for all M819 and M853A1 cartridge lots bulletin and table G-2.
manufactured prior to 1995 is also to be reduced to 2 years.
Classification
Application
Inspection
Inspection
Method
Description
1. Critical:
a. Fuze not set on safe
Visual
b. Fuze safety wire or bore
Visual/Manual
riding pin missing, not secure or
improperly engaged.
c. Fuze packing clip missing,
M751 fuzes
Visual
M775 fuzes
Visual
insecure, or not properly
assembled
d. Red band around striker pin
M751 fuzes
Visual
M775 fuzes
Visual
is showing (possibly armed)
e. Primer head above flush with
M43 series
Straightedge
M301 series
Straightedge
rear edge of fin
M362 series
Straightedge
M374, A1, A2
Straightedge
M375, A1, A2
Straightedge
f.
M374A3
Straightedge
Ignition cartridge head not
M375A3
Straightedge
below flush with rear edge of fin
M800 series
Straightedge
g.
Visual
M301 series
Any propellant increment
Visual
M362 series
cut, torn, or missing (with
Visual
M374, A1, A2
leaking propellant)
Visual
M375, A1, A2
h.
M374A3
Visual
Any propelling charge
M375A3
Visual
container missing or damaged
M800-series
Visual
(cracked or delaminated) so
that propellant can escape
i. Fin assembly damaged,
Visual/Gage
distorted, or cracked
j. Warning label on cartridge
Visual
M301A3
Visual
M362
missing or illegible
Visual
M374 series
Visual
M375 series
k.
M374 series
Visual
Obturating ring missing or
M375 series
Visual
broken
M800 series
Visual
l. WP or RP leakage or evidence
M375 series
Visual
M819
Visual
of leakage
m. One or more shear pins
M301 series
Visual
M853A1
Visual
missing
M819
Visual
n.
As required
Visual
Warning label on fuze
missing or illegible (if required)
o. Crack(s) on projectile
All HE/WP
Visual
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