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a. First article inspection (see 4.2).
b. Initial production inspection (see 4.3).
c. Conformance inspection (see 4.5).
4.2 First article inspection. One first article sample (see 3.1), shall be inspected, at a
location approved by the Government, to determine conformance to requirements of this
specification. Inspection shall consist of examination as specified in 4.5.2 and all tests specified in
table III.
4.2.1 Failure. Failure to pass any examination or test, or defect, shall be cause for refusal
to grant first article approval.
4.3 Initial production inspection. On beginning production, vehicles shall undergo, and
shall pass, initial production inspection. One vehicle shall undergo first production vehicle
inspection, and the second vehicle will be subjected to the initial production test (see 4.3.2.1).
4.3.1 First production vehicle inspection.
4.3.1.1 Completed first production vehicle inspection. The first completed production
vehicle shall be road tested and inspected by the contractor, to determine conformance to contract
and specifications. After inspection, the contractor shall submit the vehicle (and all inspection
records and certifications) to the responsible Government inspection element at contractor's plant
for preliminary examination.
4.3.1.2 Preliminary examination. The responsible Government inspection element shall
conduct a preliminary examination, as specified in 4.5.2, of the first completed production vehicle.
4.3.1.3 Repair of defects. Defects found as a result of the foregoing inspections shall be
corrected by the contractor at no cost to the Government. Failure of the contractor to correct
defects promptly shall be cause for suspension of acceptance of vehicles until corrective action has
been accomplished and approved by the Government.
4.3.1.4 Vehicle disposition. On completion of first production vehicle inspection, the
trailer shall remain at the manufacturing facility, as a production sample, and shall be the last
vehicle shipped on contract. Trailer may be released sooner at the discretion of the Government.
The contractor shall service and maintain vehicle during this period.
4.3.1.5 Final approval and acceptance. Final approval and acceptance of the first
production vehicle shall be withheld until second vehicle is accepted (see 4.3.2).
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