MIL-S-6551A(USAF)
4.4.6.4 Altitude test. This test shall be applicable only to seats incorporating electrical devices. The altitude tests shall be in accordance with procedure III of Specification MIL-E-5272 for a test period of 15 minutes. The ambient test temperature shall be -67 degrees Fahrenheit.
With the seat at the stipulated pressure and temperature, the ejection
controls, seat adjustment mechanism, and the shoulder harness take-up reel control shall be tested for satisfactory operation.
4.4.6.5 Fungus test. If any material utilized in the construction of the seat is suspected to be nutrient to fungi, the material shall be treated to resist fungus growth and shall be tested in accordance with procedure I of Specification MIL-E-5272. The test period shall be 14 days. The material shall not evidence deterioration upon completion of this test.
4.4.6.6 Salt spray test. Salt spray tests shall be in accordance with procedure I of Specification MIL-E-5272. Upon completi.on of the test period, the ejection controls, seat adjustment mechanism, and the shoulder harness take-up reel control shall function satisfactorily throughout their entire range of operation.
4.4.6.7 Sand and dust test. Sand and dust tests shall be in accordance with procedure I of Specification MIL-E-5272 e Upon completion of the test period, the ejection controls, seat adjustment mechanism, and the shoulder harness take-up reel control shall function satisfactorily throughout their entire range of operation.
4.5 Preproduction testing.
4.5.1 Preproduction test sample tested by the contractor. The contractor shall subject a sample seat to the preproduction test specified in 4.4.1 through 4.4-6.7, with the exception of the strength test, 4.4.3.
4.5.2 Preproduction test report. After the contractor completes the preproduction tests, he shall prepare a preproduction test report according to MIL-STD-831 and furnish three complete copies of the report to the procuring activity.
4.5.3 Preproduction test sample for the procuring activity. Along with the preproduction test report, the contractor shall submit a sample to the procuring activity who will use it.
a. For a review of the mechanical construction of the product. b. To perform any tests, included in the specification, after
reviewing the contractor's test report.
* 5. PACKAGING
5.1 Preservation packaging shall be Level A or C as specified (see 6.2).
5.1.1 Level A.
5.1.2 .Unit packaging. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2) each individual seat shall be packaged and preserved in accordance with MIL-P-116, method
IA, without the addition of a contact preservative.
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