MIL-DTL-25516F
4.3 Inspection conditions. Unless otherwise specified, all inspections shall be performed in accordance
with the test conditions specified in the EIA 364.
4.4 Preparation of samples. Connectors, except class Y, shall be wired with three feet of wire or cable
as shown in appendix A.
4.4.1 Crimp terminations. Contacts and shield terminations shall be crimped as specified (see 3.1).
When applicable, MIL-DTL-22520 tools shall be used.
4.4.2 Solder terminations. Soldering shall be in accordance with J-STD-006.
4.5 Qualification inspection. Qualification inspection shall be performed at a laboratory acceptable to
the Government (see 6.3) on sample units produced with equipment and procedures normally used in
production. Application for qualification tests shall be made in accordance with Provisions Governing
Qualification (SD-6) (see 6.3).
4.5.1 Sample size. Unless otherwise directed by the qualifying activity (see 6.3), the test samples shall
consist of 12 connectors of one polarity which shall be submitted in equal quantities of compatible mating
types. The samples shall be separate into the following test groups.
a. Eight sets of mated connectors, with associated cable or wire attached, shall be divided into test
groups A and B of four sets each.
b. Four unmated connectors shall compose test group C. Cable types shall be wired in accordance
with 4.5.2
c. Twelve sets of mated contacts shall be divided evenly between groups D and E.
4.5.1.1 Non-removable contacts. Contacts for connectors that normally have nonremovable contacts
shall be selected from contact lots that have been finished in the same manner as those in the connector.
The connector shells and insulators shall not be included in the finishing process.
4.5.2 Inspection routine. Sample units shall be subjected to the qualification inspection specified in
table VI, in the order shown.
4.5.3 Failures. One or more failures in any of the applicable inspection shall be cause for refusal to
grant qualification.
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