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damaged areas (not a result of deficiency in design, material, manufacturing or normal wear) shall
be necessary to keep the corrosion prevention in effect. During its intended service life, surface
corrosion, which may include red, black and /or white corrosion products, shall be a maximum of
1% of the surface of any component. Base metal shall be sound with no loss of original thickness
greater than 2% or 0.001 in., whichever is less. There shall be no effect on form, fit or function.
3.5.15 Protective finish and color. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), the BSLA shall
be cleaned, pretreated and primed in accordance with the manufacturer's standard practice
(see 6.7). The topcoat color shall be forest green (see 6.7.1).
3.5.16 Identification and marking. Identification and marking of the BSLA shall be
permanent and legible, and shall include the following:
a. Nomenclature
b. Manufacturer's identification code (CAGE)
d. National stock number (NSN)
3.5.17 Safety. The BSLA shall be free of defects which are detrimental to the
appearance, serviceability, or capability of the BSLA such as cracks, dents, scratches, burrs, sharp
edges, loose parts, foreign matter, misalignment, deformation, unauthorized use of used or
reworked items, or improper assembly.
3.6 Environmental conditions.
3.6.1 Dust. The BSLA shall be capable of operating in a blowing dust environment.
3.6.2 Temperature. The BSLA shall be capable of operation in ambient air temperatures
from -50 degrees Fahrenheit (°F) to +120°F (-46°C to +49°C). When in storage, the BSLA shall
withstand temperatures from -50 to +160°F (-46 to 71°C) without deterioration that causes any
BSLA component to fail.
4. VERIFICATION
4.1 Classification of inspection. The inspection requirements specified herein are
classified as follows:
a. First article inspection (see 4.3).
b. Conformance inspection (see 4.4).
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