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3.4.1.2 Steel strands. Steel strand splices shall be of the butt type, welded or brazed with silver solder.
Joints shall be annealed to remove any brittleness. The repaired strand shall be not less than 35 percent
of the average tensile strength of the strand adjacent to the joint (see 4.9.1.2).
3.4.2 Insulation repairs. All insulation repairs shall be made with a suitable heat stabilized, non-
oxidizing polyethylene compound and shall be of the heat molded type. In making such repairs, the
original insulation shall be removed by smooth tapering cuts, extending on each side of the defect without
nicking the conductor. The finished repair shall be cylindrical and smooth with no flash of excess
patching compound. The minimum wall thickness requirements of 3.1.2 shall be maintained as closely as
possible. The maximum overall length of a repair shall be 4 inches (102 mm). Insulation repairs shall be
sufficiently flexible to meet the low temperature requirements of 3.3.1 using a mandrel of
0.160+0.005 inch (4.06+.127 mm). There shall be no evidence of cracking of the patch or of the joint
between the patch and the original insulation (see 4.9.2).
3.4.3 Jacket repairs. If repairs are required in the inner or outer jackets, the materials and methods
used shall be subject to the approval of the contracting officer (see 4.9.3).
3.5 Workmanship. The cable shall be manufactured in such a manner as to be of uniform quality and
free from any defects that would affect life, serviceability or appearance (see 4.9.4).
3.6 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered, or
environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible, provided that the
material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance requirements, and promotes economically
advantageous life cycle costs.
3.7 First article. When specified (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection in
accordance with 4.3.1.
4. VERIFICATION
4.1 Classification of inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as
follows:
a. First article inspection (see 4.3.1).
b. Conformance inspection (see 4.5).
4.2 Test equipment and inspection facilities. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, the
contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except
as otherwise specified in the contract or order, the contractor may use his own or any other facilities
suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein unless disapproved by the
Government. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the
specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure supplies and services conform to
prescribed requirements.
4.3. First article. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, the first article inspection shall be
performed by the contractor.
4.3.1. First article inspection. The first article inspection shall consist of the inspections specified in
subsidiary documents covering the items listed in 4.4, and the inspections specified for group A, group B,
and group C (see tables II, IV, and VI respectively). The inspection shall be performed in the following
order: 4.4, group A and group B for all units; and group C as specified in the solicitation or contract. After
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