MIL-DTL-28781E
4. VERIFICATION
4.1 Classification of inspection. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as
follows:
a.
First article inspection (see 4.2).
b. Conformance inspection (see 4.5).
4.2 First article inspection. First article inspection shall be performed on 500 feet (152.4 meters) of
cable specified in the solicitation or contract (see 6.2). Certification of compliance for the basic materials
may be obtained from the supplier of the material, providing that such certification contains actual test,
examination, or other verifiable data (see 6.3).
4.2.1 Test methods. The first article samples shall be subjected to the tests listed in table IV. No
failures will be permitted.
TABLE IV. First article inspection.
Examination and test
Requirement paragraph
Test method paragraph
Visual and dimensional
Continuity
Conductor resistance
Mutual capacitance
Capacitance unbalance
Insulation:
Material
Defects
Cold bend
Tensile strength and
elongation
Striping (if applicable)
Color coding
Color standards
Heat resistance
Shrinkage
Twisting of pairs
Binder thread or tapes
Core covering
Crosstalk
Shield:
Resistance
Jacket:
Hardness
Cold bend
Tensile strength
Elongation
Dielectric strength
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