ZZ-T-1083F
3.10 PROCESS QUALITY. Tires shall show no evidence of defects. All plies including cap or breaker strips, shall be smooth and evenly laid and shall be free of buckles, wavy cords, air pockets, depressions, and any other defects or imperfections. Surfaces shall be smooth (except for identification, protective, or decorating configuration), and neatly trimmed of mold vent extrusions. Treads shall be sharply formed. Examples of defects in new tires are shown in
MIL-STD-1224.
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS
4.1 RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSPECTION. The supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection and test requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified, the supplier may utilize his own or any other inspection facilities and services acceptable to the Government. Records of the examination and test shall be kept complete and provided to the Government upon request. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections and tests set forth in the specification where such inspections and tests are deemed necessary to assure that supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements.
4.1.1 INSPECTION OF COMPONENT AND MATERIAL. In accordance with 4.1, the supplier is responsible for insuring that components and materials used are manufactured, sampled and examined and tested in accordance with the requirements of this specification.
4.1.2 MATERIAL FURNISHED FOR TESTS. Tires, flaps, valves, and inner tubes used for or in tests shall be furnished by the supplier without cost to the Government.
4.2 QUALIFICATION TESTS, INSPECTION, AND EXAMINATIONS.
4.2.1 QUALIFICATION. Qualification shall be witnessed by the Government and performed at the prospective supplier's or other commercial laboratory acceptable to the Government, if specified. The costs incurred for the qualification shall be borne by the prospective supplier.
4.2.1.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR STYLE X (NEW) TIRES. The qualification shall consist of: breaking energy (see 4.3.2), visual examinations (see 4.4.3), hidden defects (see 4.3.3), tire overall diameter (see 4.3.1.1.2), tire overall width (see 4.3.1.1.3), skid depth (see 4.3.1.1.4), tensile strength and ultimate elongation (see 4.3.4) in accordance with Table III.
4.2.1.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR STYLE Y (RETREADED) TIRES. The qualification shall consist of visual examination (see 4.4.3), hidden defects (see 4.3.3), tire overall diameter (see
4.3.1.1.2), tire overall width (see 4.3.1.1.3), skid depth (see 4.3.1.1.4), tensile strength and
ultimate elongation (see 4.3.4) of the tread compound only, in accordance with Table III.
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