MIL-K-70606 Knife, Bayonet, Multipurpose, M9 with ScabbardThis specification covers the M9 Multipurpose Bayonet System MPBS. This system is comprised ofa multipurpose knife which functions as a bayonet, field craft knife, combat knife and wire cutter and is carried in a detachable scabbard which may also SClVC as part of the wire cutter. The term bayonet, hereinafter mentioned in this specification, shall be the multipurpose knife described above.

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MIL-K-70606 (AR)

TABLE II. First article test plan

1)  The Classification of Defects, sharpness and latching mechanism tests shall be done first on all 22 M.P.B.S.

2) The impact, twist, withdrawal, and resiliency tests shall be done with the same nine MPBS.

3) The interchangeability test shall be done with 10 M.P.B.S

from the remaining 13.

4) The firing, cutting, drop test, and the latching mechanism test at ambient shall be done after the interchangeability using the same MPBS.

5)  The corrosion resistance test shall be done with the remaining three MPBS.

4.5 Quality conformance inspection.

4.5.1 Inspection lot. The maximum lot size shall be 1080 or one month's production, whichever is smaller.

4.5.2 S ampling.

Sampling for inspection shall be performed in

accordance with MIL-STD-105.

4.5.3 Failure data. If test requirements cited herein are not met, acceptance of the MPBS shall be deferred and the contractor . shall accomplish as applicable, the following actions:

a.  Conduct a failure analysis study performing a dimensional physical and visual examination of the components which are suspected to be the cause of failure or malfunction.

b.  Evaluate and correct the applicable production processes and procedures to prevent recurrence of the same defect(s) in future production.

c. Examine the MPBS, partially assembled MPBS and components (including components and subassemblies at in-process or final assembly) to insure that material containing the same defect is purged from the inventory and not presented to the Government for acceptance.

d.  Submit the results of the failure analysis and the corrective actions taken to the Government for review and approval prior to submitting a reconditioned lot or reconditioned MPBS. for retest.

4.5.4 E xamination.

Examination shall be performed on sample

MPBS from each inspection lot for defects listed in 4.5.4.1 through

4.5.4.5. The inspection level shall be Level II per MIL-STD-105

with accept\reject criteria as specified in 4.5.4.1 through 4.5.4.5.

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