MIL-I-12822C(MU)
4.3 Inspection Provisions
4.3.1 Lot Formation. - The tern "lot" as used throughout
this specification refers to an inspection lot, which is
defined as an essentially homogenous collection of units of
product from which a representative sample is drawn and
inspected to determine conformance of the lot with applicable
requirements. The sample selected shall represent only that
quantity of units from which the sample was drawn and shall
not be construed to represent any prior or subsequent
quantities presented for inspection. Homogeneity shall be
considered to exist provided the lot has been produced by
on manufacturer, in one unchanged process, in accordance
with the same drawing, specification, or revision thereof.
Changes to either the process, specification, or drawing not
affecting safety , performance, interchangeability, or storage,
as determined by the Government, shall not be deemed to alter
the homogeneity of the lot. Inspection lots shall comply with
MIL-STD-105 or MIL-STD-414 and shall be numbered in
accordance with MIL-STD-1168.
Unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer,
the inspection lot size of major assemblies or end items
deliverable under the contract shall be not less than the
smallest weekly estimate of quantities contractually
scheduled for production during the contract period nor more
than the largest quantity contractually scheduled for delivery
during any month of the contract period. Inspection lots for
components or sub-assemblies, other than the item of delivery,
shal be homogeneous and of a size convenient to the contractor
and the Government Inspector.
4.3.2 Examination. - Sampling plans and procedures for for
the following classifications of defects shall be in
accordance with Standard MIL-STD-105 or MIL-STD-414 except
that inspection for critical defects shall be 100 percent.
continuous sampling plans in accordance with Standard
MIL-STD-1235 may be used if approved by the procuring
activity. Also, at the option of the procuring activity,
AQL's and sampling plans may be applied to the individual
characteristics listed using an AQL of 0. 40 percent for
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