MIL-B-18/12E
First article inspection in accordance with MIL-B-18:
Visual and mechanical (external).
Battery voltage.
Vibration test.
Mechanical-shock test in accordance with MIL-STD-202, method 213, test condition I.
Insulation resistance test in accordance with MIL-STD-202, method 302, test condition B,
tolerance ±20 volts.
Capacity, D (without storage).
Jacket integrity test.
Conformance inspection in accordance with MIL-B-18:
Visual and mechanical (external).
Battery voltage.
Insulation-resistance test in accordance with MIL-STD-202, method 302, test condition B,
tolerance ±20 volts.
Vibration test.
Mechanical-shock test in accordance with MIL-STD-202, method 213, test condition I.
Jacket integrity test.
Electrode leakage.
Capacity, D and T.
Method of examination and test:
Capacity tests: See requirements for capacity specified herein.
Storage:
Test
Period
D
12 months
T
90 days
Open-circuit voltage: After completion of storage for D test specified, the open-circuit voltage shall
be not less than 7.25 volts when measured at ambient storage conditions.
Discharge:
The battery shall be discharged through 35 ohms for 4 minutes per hour, 10 hours per
day, 5 days per week. This cycle shall be repeated to a test-end voltage of 4.5 volts.
Closed circuit voltage:
Use TS-183 ( )/U test per special marking or, with minimum permissible
voltage as specified for TS-183 ( )/U, use a load resistance value of 34.88
ohms.
Special marking on each unit package:
TO TEST THIS BATTERY WITH TS-183 ( )/U:
USE JACK NO.
MINIMUM PERMISSIBLE VOLTAGE
8
6.40
Unless expressly authorized, this test information shall
apply to Army and Air Force applications only.
Part or Identifying Number (PIN): BA-34, see 1.2 of MIL-B-18.
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