MIL-F-81738 Flare, Aircraft, Parachute, Mk 45 Mod 0This specification covers the manufacture and preparation for delivery of the Flare, Aircraft, Parachute, MK 45 Mod 0, the MK 45 Aircraft Parachute Flare and Drogue Tray, and the methods of examination and tests upon which product acceptance shall be based. The flares or Mk 45 drogue trays are a delay type flare, designed for launching from aircraft, which produce a parachute suspended illuminating candle. The flare or Mk 45 drogue tray is classified as Class B Explosives \(Code of Federal Regulations 49 CFR 71-78\) ad IIC Explosive \(Coast Guard Rules and Regulations for Military Explosive and Hazardous Munitions CG 108\).

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MIL-F-81738 (AS)

(And all PL's, drawings, specifications, standards and publications listed thereon.)

(Copies of specifications, standards, drawings, and publications required by suppliers

in connection with specific procurement functions should be obtained from the pro-

curing activity or as directed by the contracting officer.)

2.2 Other publications. The following documents form a part of this specification

to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise indicated, the issue in effect on date

of invitation for bids or request for proposal shall apply:

CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS

49 CFR 71-78

Interstate Commerce Commission Rules and

Regulations for Transportation of

Explosives and Other Dnagerous Articles

(Application for copies should be addressed to Superintendent of Documents, Gover-

nment Printing Office, Washington, D. C. 20402. Orders for the above publication

should cite the latest edition and supplements. )

COAST GUARD RULES AND REGULATIONS

CG 108

Rules and Regulations for Military Explo-

sives and Hazardous Munitions

(Application for copies should be addressed to Superintendent of Documents, Gover-

nment Printing Office, Washington, D. C. 20402.

REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Inspection and manufacture. The flare or Mk 45 drogue tray shall be manuf-

actured, inspected, tested and packed in accordance with contract documents, Parts

List PL 2141527 or PL 2127899, as applicable, and this specification.

3.1.1 Preproduction sample. An acceptable preproduction sample of flares and

candle assemblies shall be furnished by the contractor. The flares, their components

and all materials shall be of a single type, grade, clam, size and composition which

comply with all applicable provisions of this document. The samples shall be manu-

factured at the same location using the proposed full production methods. The

preproduction sample shall not be applied as part of the quentity specified for delivery

by the contractor order. (Not applicable to Mk 45 drogue tray).

3.1.1.1 Subsequent preproduction sample. During production a change may

occur in procurement, type, grade, or size of magnesium. When an initial change is

made, the contractor shall furnish a subsequent preproduction sample which complies

with all requirements of this specification.

3.2 Examinations.