KKK-B-1579B
provide the Government inspection representative instruments and such assistance as the
representative may find necessary.
4.1.1 Classification of inspections. The inspections are classified as follows:
(a) Source inspection (4.1.2).
(b) Destination examination (4.1.3 civil agencies only).
4.1.2 Source inspection. Vehicles shall have final inspection for the completed vehicle
by the Government prior to shipment from manufacturer's factory or assembly plant.
4.1.3 Destination examination (Civil agencies only). When specified, the contracted
vehicle(s) shall be examined at the destination. The vehicle(s) shall be visually examined to
determine compliance to the contract requirements and shall include operational check of 4.1.4.
Vehicle failures, defects, and/or shortcomings may be accepted subject to correction by the
contractor.
4.1.4 Operational checks. Operational checks shall cover all controls, systems and
devices, doors, windows, accessories, and road testing of the completed vehicle. Vehicle shall
be driven at various speeds; brakes tested for dependability; and bus checked for rattles, squeaks,
and compliance to 3.6.
4.2 Government verification. Quality assurance operations performed by the contractor
will be subject to Government verification at unscheduled intervals. Verification will consist of
observation of the operations to determine that practices, methods, and procedures of the
contractor's inspection are being properly applied. Failure of the contractor to promptly correct
product deficiencies discovered shall be cause for suspension of acceptance until correction has
been made or until conformance of product to specification criteria has been demonstrated.
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4.3 First production vehicle inspection (for military services only). The first production
vehicle of each type produced under the contract for the military services shall be inspected by
the contractor at his plant under the direction and in the presence of Government representatives.
The purpose of the inspection shall be to determine vehicle conformity with the contract.
Acceptance of the first production vehicle shall not constitute a waiver by the Government of its
rights under the provisions of the contract.
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