The BSU-86/B Bomb Fin Assembly First Article Conformance Testing
Abstract
The Navy Pacific Missile Test Center (PMTC) requested that the U.S. Army Materials Technology Laboratory (MTL) perform a series of metallurgical tests on 16 components of the BSU-86/B bomb fin assembly. The parts were characterized in accordance with applicable standards and contractual requirements as part of a First Article Inspection to confirm and verify specific fabrication operations performed by the manufacturer. The intent of the First Article Inspection is to certify the ability of the manufacturer to produce a component which satisfies the standards of quality and workmanship agreed upon by the U.S. Government and contractor. All components tested conformed to the established criteria for hardness and chemical composition. the bomb fins satisfied the minimum ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of 73,000 psi, as well as the intergranular corrosion test. Metallographic examination verified that the microstructure of all components reflected their corresponding heat treatment and/or prior fabrication.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA231571
Entities
People
- Catherine M. Zoller
- Marc S. Pepi
- Victor K. Champagne Jr.