MIL-DTL-16036M(SH)
4.3.2 Classification of defects. Classification of defects shall be as listed in table IX. In addition, failure to
satisfy any test of 4.4 shall be counted as a defect. Defects resulting from failure to satisfy tests of 4.4.3 shall be
classified as major.
TABLE IX. Classification of defects.
Classification
Defects
Critical:
1
Enclosures, panels, compartmentation not provided to prevent injury from electric shock; rear
enclosure perforations, ventilating louvers exceed size limit.
2
Grab rails and guard rails not located or mounted as specified to ensure safe operations.
Major:
101
Type, number, or section arrangement nonconforming.
102
Section unit not complete, devices or component parts missing.
103
Evidence of use of unauthorized material.
104
Parts broken, cracked, distorted, or chipped.
105
Control benchboard (if required) dimensions, arrangement of devices nonconforming.
106
Structure not in accordance with drawing; not framed, bolted, welded, or dimensioned as required;
gusset plates nonconforming.
107
Framework bracing not as specified; bolt size less than minimum; unauthorized use of rivets.
108
Standard units or special sections not bolted to foundation channel in accordance with drawing;
number and size of bolts nonconforming.
109
Side sheets less than specified thickness; welding to frame nonconforming, bus bar cutouts not
located in accordance with applicable drawing.
110
Compartmentation not as specified; circuit breakers not isolated; insulation distance not as
specified.
111
Ventilation not adequate; openings not sized for circuit breaker load; openings not screened.
112
For submarine applications, enclosure does not meet spraytight requirements; construction of
equipment impairs operator s view of instruments or restricts its operation.
113
Locking devices not of acceptable type; not provided where required.
114
Panel thickness, size, forming, stiffening, or location nonconforming.
115
Panel not hinged as specified, when required.
116
Equipment brackets, bolting, or arrangement nonconforming; switches not mounted in specified
plane; phases not disposed as required.
117
Casualty power connection, if required, not accessible; mounting nonconforming; casualty power
circuit breaker not as specified.
118
Voltage regulator mounting nonconforming.
119
Bus bar not sized properly for amp rating; not silver surfaced formed as specified; ends not neatly
finished; bolt hole contact areas not flat; bolt size and number not as specified.
120
Cable connectors not specified type and size for required load and use.
121
Bus bar assemblies not marked with specified warning.
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