Section I. INTRODUCTION - SB-740-95-7000003

SB 740-95-700

SECTION I.

INTRODUCTION

condition. Fit, wear, function, or life of item may be

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Purpose. This supply bulletin provides the basic

slightly affected.

information and detailed inspection procedures required

Stage IV (Defect Code 93). Red,

or cites suitable documentation to determine the

brown, green, black, or white corrosion progressed to

serviceability status of subject items in stock.

the point where fit, wear, function, or life of the item has

been affected. Powdered or scaly condition with pits or

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Scope. The provisions of this bulletin are

irregular areas of material removed from the surface of

mandatory for use in conducting all types of surveillance

the item.

inspection, as identified in this bulletin. The provisions

(3) Defect number. A three-digit number

only apply to Department of the Army depots and to

associated with a particular defect. It identifies the

depot activities.

defect and the severity of the defect. The numbers are

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Definitions.

used in particular classification of defect tables. The

a. Commonly Used Quality Assurance Terms.

defect designated by a number is not unique (such as in

Refer to MIL-STD-109 for definitions of these terms.

Quality Defect Code para 1-3b(1)(b) above) but is re-

b. Specialized Terms.

The following

defined in each table where the number is used, al-

definitions are listed in alphabetical order by major

though often the definition will closely parallel a Quality

heading. They apply to specialized terms used in this

Defect Code definition. Sequential numbers starting with

bulletin.

0 (OXX) are critical defects; sequential numbers starting

(1) Codes. Numbers and letters used for

with 1 (1XX) are major defects; and sequential numbers

brevity.

starting with 2 (2XX) are minor defects.

(a) Inspection Frequency Code (IFC).

(4) Deterioration. A change in an item's

A numeric code assigned to indicate the frequency of

characteristics caused by an environment that adversely

cyclical inspection performed on material in storage. The

affects its ability to function as intended. See paragraph

numeric codes and definitions are listed in paragraph 2-

2-6a(3)(j).

6e.

(a) Deterioration, polymeric plastic

(b) Quality Defect Code (QUAL DEF

items. Molded organic compounds: celluloid, bakelite,

CODE). A three-digit numeric code assigned to indicate

lucite, vinyl, rubber, etc.

the category of a given defect and to identify, by

Stage I (Defect Code 94A).

explanation, that particular defect. The coding system

Fungus damage, color change, or distortion.

and definitions are enumerated in paragraph 2-6a.

Stage II (Defect Code 94B).

Sticky surface, craze cracks, dissolved paint, or small

assigned to a shelf-life-item. The code identifies a period

cracks. Stage III (Defect Code 94C). Liquified material,

of time that starts with the date of manufacture or

large cracks, crumbled (brittle), or fractured (broken) to

assembly and ends when the item must be issued or be

an extent where fit, function, or life has been affected.

subjected to inspection, test, restoration, or to disposal

(b) Deterioration, polymeric non-

action (AR 700-89). The codes and associated times

plastic items. Non-molded organic components: cloth,

are listed in paragraph 2-6d.

leather, hair, fur, felt, paper, cork, cardboard, wood, etc.

(d) Test Required Code (TRC). A

Stage I (Defect Code 95A). Mold,

three-digit numeric-alpha code that is used in appendix A

fungus damage, or color change.

to indicate an examination is required (QUAL DEF

Stage II (Defect Code 95B).

CODES) and/or additional inspection requirements. The

Shredding, warping, shrinkage, distortion, embrittlement,

code meanings are in paragraph 2-6f.

small separation (cracks or tears), or slight swelling.

(2) Corrosion, Metals. See paragraph 2-

Stage III (Defect Code 95C).

6a(3)(j).

Gross swelling, soggy, large cracks, rot, insect

Stage

(Defect

Code

90).

infestation, brittle, disintegration, or larger or complete

Discoloration or staining with no direct visual evidence of

separations to an extent where fit, function, or life has

pitting, etching, or other surface damage.

been affected.

Stage II (Defect Code 91).

Red,

brown, green,

black, or white corrosion product

items. Glass, ceramic, solid carbon, etc.

accompanied by minor etching or minor surface pitting.

Scale or rust adheres to the surface.

Stage III (Defect Code 92). Red,

brown, green, black, or white corrosion product with

definite etching, pitting, or more extensive surface

deterioration. Corrosion products in loose, granular

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