P flyer\'s helmet.

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MIL-DTL-87174A(USAF)

Lot size and , if desired, sample size (see 4.4 and 4.4.2).

Procured items such as common hardware (see 4.4.3) will be inspected at receipt

and the inspection results will be documented in accordance with the contact.

Identification or marking of product (see 3.7).

6.3

Inspection levels for helmet shell components and end-item examinations. The inspection

level for the dimensional examination should be conducted using an acceptable commercial

sampling standard such as ANSI/ASQC Z1.4. The helmet shell components should be examined

for compliance with dimensions required by the applicable drawing.

6.4

Qualification. The attention of the contractors is called to the requirements with respect

to products requiring qualification. Awards will be made only for products which are, at the time

of award of contract, qualified for inclusion in the Qualified Products List QPL-87174 whether or

not such products have actually been listed by that date. In order that the manufacturers may be

eligible to be awarded contracts or purchase orders for the products covered by this specification,

they are urged to arrange to have the products that they propose to offer to the Federal

Government tested for qualification. Information pertaining to qualification of products may be

obtained from San Antonio Air Logistics Center/TILDD, 485 Quentin Roosevelt Rd., Kelly AFB,

San Antonio, TX 78241�6425.

6.4.1 Retention of qualification. To retain qualification, the manufacturer must forward

certification at 2�year intervals to the qualifying activity stating that the company still has the

capabilities and facilities necessary to produce the item and that the product has not changed in any

way. The qualifying activity will establish the initial reporting date.

6.5

Government furnished property. The items in table VI will be furnished to the contractor

for accomplishment of the windblast test.

TABLE VI.

Equipment furnished for windblast test.

Quantity

Item

Mask, Oxygen, MBU�12/P (MIL�PRF�87163)

Bayonet Receiver Kit (Drawing 82A5614)

Visor Assembly, Lightweight, MBU�12/P

(Drawing 81D5189)

1 Set

TPL fitting set (see 6.4)

6.6

Custom fit liner. The manufacturer will fabricate a TPL suitable for use with the test

headform and particular size of helmet shell subjected to penetration, impact and windblast. In this

regard, the manufacturer will request the required support items from SA�ALC/TILDD.

6.7

Test headforms. The manufacturer may be required to obtain an appropriate test headform

from a test agency for use in the fabrication of custom fit liners.