MIL-DTL-24317B
6. NOTES
6.1 Intended use. The switches covered by this specification are intended for use as panel displays
and switching devices in alternating and direct current applications.
6.2 Ordering data.
6.2.1 For switches covered by specification sheets. Acquisition documents should specify the
following:
(a) Title, number, and date of this specification.
(b) Title, number, and date of the applicable specification sheet, the type designation, and all
additional information to completely describe the switch, such as number of stations, applicable
switch housing and lens, and station functions
(c) Lens marking, if required (see 3.4.7).
(d) Levels of preservation, packaging, packing and marking (see section 5).
6.2.2 For switches not covered by specification sheets. Acquisition documents should specify the
following:
(a) Title, number, and date of this specification.
(b) Classification (see 1.2).
(c) Manufacturer's part number.
(d) Requirements (see 3.1), including the following:
(1) Applicable drawings, including all dimensions, actuation and circuit configuration.
(2) Identification of terminals, and schematic, if required (see 3.4.1.1).
(3) Switch functions (see 3.4.4).
(4) Circuit characteristic (see 3.4.5).
(5) Lamp type, if applicable (see 3.4.6).
(6) Lens design, material type, color, luminance and required marking, if applicable (see 3.4.7).
(7) Color filters (type etc) when applicable (see 3.4.8).
(8) Mounting ad spacer barriers, when applicable (see 3.4.9).
(9) Panel seals, when applicable (see 3.4.10).
(10) Shock test, method II, if applicable (see 4.8.8).
(11) Dielectric withstanding test at reduced barometric pressure, if applicable (see 4.8.13).
(12) Seal, when applicable (see 4.8.19).
The laboratory at which the inspection is to be performed, samples, and test routine, if other
than that specified (see 4.6).
(f) Levels of preservation, packaging, packing, and marking (see section 5).
6.2.3 Indirect shipments. The preservation, packaging, packing, and marking specified in section 5 is
intended for direct purchases by or direct shipments to the Government and are not intended to apply to
contracts or orders between the supplier and the prime contractor.
6.3 Qualification and preproduction.
6.3.1 Qualification. With respect to products requiring qualification, awards will be made only for
products which are, at the time of award of contract, qualified for inclusion in Qualified Products List
(QPL) whether or not such products have actually been so listed by that date. The attention of the
contractors is called to these requirements, and manufacturers are urged to arrange to have the products
that they propose to offer to the Federal Government tested for qualification in order that they may be
eligible to be awarded contracts or orders for the products covered by this specification. Information
pertaining to qualification of products may be obtained via email to vqp.chief@dla.mil or from the DLA
Land and Maritime, Attn: VQP, 3990 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43213-1199. ). An online listing of
products qualified to this specification may be found in the Qualified Products Database (QPD) at
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