DRAFT LOE AESC 82-7A_220317_Mens Trs MD.pdf

DRAFT

USAFA Letter of Exception

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P. D. AESC 82-7A

10 July 1986

USAFA LETTER OF EXCEPTION

TROUSERS, MESS DRESS, MEN’S BLUE 1583

The following exception will apply when Purchase Description AESC 82-7A is used to manufacture men’s blue mess dress trousers for the Air Force Academy.

1. Paragraph 4.3 First Article Inspections. Include the following:

4.3. First Article. When specified, (see 3.2 and 6.2) and before each production, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer for approval the following item:

a. One finished trouser, Size 34 Regular, conforming to the requirements of this specification.

2. Paragraph 3.3.2 Lining and Interlining Add the following last sentence:

Alternatively, the color of the fabric shall be black to match the pocketing and slide fastener listed in LOE Item numbers 3 and 4.

3. Paragraph 3.3.3 Pocketing Add the following last sentence:

Alternatively, the color of the fabric shall be black to match the lining and slide fastener listed in LOE Item numbers 2 and 4.

4. Paragraph 3.3.11 Slide Fastener Add the following last sentences:

Alternatively, the color of the tape shall be black to match the lining and pocketing listed in LOE Item numbers 2 and 3. Minimum tape width shall be 3/8” not 3.8”.

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10 July 1986

5. Paragraph 3.3.7 and 3.3.7.1, Substitute the following:

Combination identification and size label. Each trouser shall contain a combination identification, size, and care label. The label shall conform to Type VI, Classes 1 & 2, of MIL-DTL-32075 for laundered items. The label shall finish 2” X 2 1/2”.

The content and format of the label shall be as follows:

Mess Dress Trouser, Men’s, Cadet, Poly/Wool, 55/45

Cadet Name ____________________________________________________________

SSN __________________________________ SQDN _______________________

Size ____________**______________ Cert. No.

Contractors Name _____________________*__________________________________

Contract #___________*____________ Contract Date_________*________

Care Instructions: _________________________*______________________________

* Applicable data to be inserted by the contractor during printing.

**Applicable data to be stamped in by the contractor using permanent type black ink.

4. Paragraph 5.1 through 5.2.3. Omit these paragraphs and substitute the following:

Packaging: Each trouser shall be hanged with their corresponding jacket. Each ensemble (jacket and trouser), shall be packed 15 each per Hanger-pack type box with dimensions 40 1/2” high, 21 1/2” depth, 16 1/2” to 18” wide, see Figure 1. The

Hanger-Pack box shall have a bursting strength of 275 PSI, see Figure 2.

5. Paragraph 6.1: Intended Use: Substitute the following: “The trousers are intended for wear by male cadets at the United States Air Force Academy.

Custodian: Preparing Activity:

USAF Academy CO 80840-8210 Cadet Uniform (10LRS/LGRCU)

USAF Academy CO 80840-8210

Reviewing Activity:

Chief, Cadet Logistics (10LRS/LGRC)

USAF Academy CO 80840-8210

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FIGURE 1

9””

16”

3”

40”“

16” 21”

21”

9”

3”

Top View

Left and right flaps are folded within the box up against the hangers, securing the hangers in place during shipment.

Note: Each ensemble (jacket and trouser) shall be packed

15 each per Hanger-Pack box.

Hanger Pack

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275 PSI

BMA

THIS

DOUBLE WALL

BOX MEET ALL CONSTRUCTION

REQUIREMENT OF APPLICATION

FREIGHT CLASSIFICATION

BURSTING LBS PER

TEST SQ INCH

MIN COMB LBS PER

WT FACINGS M SQ FT

SIZE LIMIT INCHES

GROSS LBS

WT LT

Figure 2