This specification establishes the requirements and test procedures for automotive miniature bulb retention devices@ including wedge base sockets with integral connector@ direct wire wedge base sockets@ circuit plate assemblies@ and associated interfaces. Tests shall follow the sequence shown in the flow charts in Appendix E whenever the following occurs: New design Design@ material or process change made to an existing device@ which could affect the outcome of the test. Tests marked ??Yearly' in the following Test Schedule Table shall be run annually. Each test shall be run on 10 samples minimum; tests may be grouped@ as supplier prefers@ to reduce sample quantity or facilitate scheduling. Production process control data collected at a shorter interval per an approved control plan@ may substituted if approved by customer's responsible engineer and purchasing representative.
SAE USCAR15-2004 history
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