MIL-L-14576F
5.1 First article pack . When specified, the supplier shall furnish one complete
pack for first article packaging inspection. The first article may be either a
preproduction pack or an initial production pack which conforms to the requirements
stated herein. In either case, the approved first article and the production packs
shall be identical and in accordance with the terms of the contract. Approval of
the first article shall not relieve the supplier of the responsibility to furnish
equipment in accordance with (IAW) the requirements stated herein.
5.2 Disassembly. When practical, for the protection of components, attachments
and accessories against damage, pilferage or to reduce cubage, items may be
disassembled only to a necessary basic degree. Disassembled parts shall be
preserved, anchored, braced, blocked, and cushioned to prevent damage. Disassembled
parts shall be clearly and legibly marked as to identity and proper location on the
assembled item. All fasteners removed during disassembly shall be secured in one of
the mating parts. A part shall not be removed from an assembly unless it can be
reassembled readily in the field without special skills or tools.
5.3 Disassembled parts marking. Disassembled parts shall be marked, when
necessary with instructions, to facilitate reassembly. Removed parts and mating
parts on the item shall be marked by stenciling, on the part, or by use of tags.
Tags shall be waterproofed and ink used (on parts or tags) shall be waterproof.
Tags shall be firmly secured to each individual part.
5.4 General requirements. Component parts of machinery, accessories, and
maintenance tools shall be cleaned, dried, preserved, packaged, and packed as
specified herein. Parts and assemblies which are not covered herein shall be
preserved and packaged utilizing the materials and methods specified for similar
parts and assembles described herein or IAW MIL-M-18058. Cleaning and drying
procedures, and preservatives and methods shall conform to the guidelines specified
herein, and in MIL-P-116.
Preservation shall be Level A or C, as specified (see 6.2.1).
5.5 Preservation.
5.5.1 Level A.
5.5.1.1 Cleaning and drying. Thorough cleaning and drying of all bare ferrous
metal surfaces is essential before the application of a preservative. Care must be
taken to limit the handling of cleaned parts prior to the assembly of new
machinery. Where practicable, processors and assemblers shall wear rubber or
plastic gloves while handling cleaned parts.
5.5.1.2 Internal surfaces. All ferrous metal surfaces of parts which will be
utilized internally in the assembly of new machinery shall be solvent cleaned
followed by fingerprint remover and wiped or drain dried. In the interim, to
preclude contamination from forming or cleaned surfaces prior to the assembly
operation, parts shall be coated with a light weight preservative oil conforming to
P-9. To prevent dust from accumulating on cleaned parts, cover with a sheet of
chemically neutral paper.
5.5.1.3 External surfaces. All accessories and attachments such as chucks,
faceplates, steady rests, toolholders, abrasive wheels, etc., shall be removed from
the assembly prior to the external cleaning operation. All external, critical
ferrous metal surfaces, fit or function, of the machine shall be solvent cleaned
followed by fingerprint remover and wiped or drain dried. Noncritical ferrous
metal surfaces shall be solvent cleaned and wiped or drain dried. Nonmetallic
composites and painted metal surfaces shall be cleaned by wiping with a clean, dry
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