SB 742-1
Classification
Application
Inspection Method
Inspection
Description
1. Critical: none defined
2. Major:
a. Cover Assembly nonfunctional
Visual
b. Gasket missing or defective
Visual
c. Internal components/packaging missing or
Visual
defective
d. External components missing or defective
Visual
e. Dents greater than inch deep that prevent
Visual
cartridge extraction
f. Perforations/holes
Visual
g. Internal components/packaging moisture
Visual
soaked
h. Markings illegible, precluding proper
Visual
identification of nomenclature and lot number
i. IM panels perforated/cracked
(M829A3 only)
Visual
j. IM panel gaskets missing or defective
(M829A3 only)
Visual
k. Separation of top flange around IM panel
(M829A3 only)
Visual
3. Minor:
a. Protective finish on container body (not rims
Visual
and.rings) with pitted corrosion over 10 percent of
surface
M829 (C786), M829A1 (C380), AND M829A2 (C792) AND M829A3 (CA26)
Classification
Application
Inspection Method
Inspection
Description
1. Critical: none defined
2. Major:
a. Failure to chamber/gage
Gage
b. Sabot segments misaligned
Visual
c. Rear Obturator cracked/damaged
Visual
d. Sabot cracked
Visual
e. Front bourrelet rings cracked
Visual
(M829A3 only)
f. Missing components
Visual
g. Cracked cartridge case forward adapter
Visual
h. DU corrosion (yellowish or black powder or staining) in
Visual
sabot gaps and/or windshield interfaces
i. Corrosion on projectile body causing pitting
Visual
j. Projectile partially or completely separated from. the
Visual
combustible cartridge case.
k. Marks on sabot and windshield not aligned properly
Visual
(M829A1 only)
l. Windshield damage (dents, blunt tip etc.)
Visual
m. Primer or igniter above flush
Gage
3. Minor: None Defined
NOTE: See Table L-6 for all cartridge case and case base defect criteria
Classification
Application
Inspection
Inspection
Method
Description
1. Critical: none defined
2. Major:
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