3.1 Pretest
The following information is required to conduct immersion/for ding tests adequately.
- a. General. Information listed in Part One, paragraphs 5.7 and 5.9; and Annex A, Task 405 of this Standard.
- b. Specific to this Method.
- (1) Water temperature.
- (2) The temperature to which to heat the test item (above the water temperature) and duration.
- (3) The fording/immersion depths.
- (4) The immersion durations.
- (5) Tiedown precautions (to prevent unrealistic stress).
- c. Tailoring. Necessary variations in the basic test procedures to accommodate environments identified in the LCEP.
3.2 During Test
Collect the following information during conduct of the test:
- a. General. Information listed in Part One, paragraph 5.10; and in Annex A, Tasks 405 and 406 of this Standard.
- b. Specific to this Method.
- (1) Location of any bubbles (indicating leaks).
- (2) Water temperature 15 minutes following immersion.
MIL-STD-810H
METHOD 512.6
3.3 Post-Test
The following post test data shall be included in the test report.
- a. General. Information listed in Part One, paragraph 5.13; and in Annex A, Task 406 of this Standard.
- b. Specific to this Method.
- (1) Pretest water and test item temperatures.
- (2) Quantity of any free water found inside the test item and probable point(s) of entry.
- (3) Actual covering depth of water.
- (4) Duration of immersion.
- (5) Any deviations from the original test plan.
- (6) Photographs as appropriate.