DEFECT CODES
Explanation
Code
Code
Explanation
01
Address marking omitted, illegible, or
34
02
incorrect.
per or inadequate.
Markings improperly located or wrong
03
35
er or inadequate
04
method of marking used.
Protection afforded not compatible with
Packaging and packing (P/P) level
36
mode of shipment, type of storage,
markings omitted, illegible, or in-
destination, or other environment.
correct.
Inadequate coverage or improper thick-
05
Reserved for future use.
37
ness
Reserved for future use.
38
Improper and inadequate preparation.
06
Reserved for future use.
39
Wrong type, method and color
07
Damaged or defective item or parts
41
Drying Improper or inadequate.
08
(bent, broken, scratched, chipped,
Appearance (paint runs, overspray, not
09
marred, cracked, warped, torn,
uniform, not up to standard).
stripped, crimped, burned, twisted,
Sealing defective (bags or containers)
11
burned out, perforated, pitted).
Failed pressure retention, leak or other
12
Does not meet specified tolerances or
42
test.
requirements (dimensional, finish,
Container damaged or deteriorated.
13
strength, torque, output, volume,
Protection not compatible with mode of
14
color, stretch, size, illumination,
shipment, destination or other en-
weight).
vironment
Parts or components missing.
43
Wrong level applied (Packaging)
15
Wrong part or component (found on
44
Containers or other packaging ma-
16
end item or other assembly, or used
terials do not meet specifications
to make up set or kit).
(size, type, class, style, etc.).
Parts, components, and/or controls
45
Wrong quantity per unit package.
17
(loose, improperly installed or as-
18
No packaging applied.
sembled, out of adjustment, do not
Reserved for future use.
19
fit, or fail to function properly).
21
Stapling, nailing, strapping, and/or
Leak (other than test) air or gas (ni-
46
banding improper or inadequate.
trogen, oxygen, hydrogen, etc.).
22
Excessive weight or cube for container.
Modification work order incomplete,
47
Containers, boxes, crates, or pallets
23
improperly applied, or missing
damaged or deteriorated
Soldering, welding, brazing, metal zing,
48
24
Intermediate or exterior container pro-
or bonding defect.
tection not compatible with mode of
Rust, corrosion, or verdigris.
51
shipment, type of storage, destina-
52
Excessive moisture, fungus, mildew,
tion, or other environment.
rot, infestation, or weather crack
25
Wrong level applied (Packing and
Materiel marking missing or incorrect
53
Loading)
(serial number, data plate, piece
26
Containers, boxes, crates, or pallets do
mark, cure date).
not meet specification.
54
Shelf-life date exceeded.
27
Wrong quantity per intermediate or ex-
55
Wrong item received or selected for
terior container.
shipment.
28
Improper loading, blocking, bracing
56
Lubrication (improper, incomplete)
tiedown, etc
57
Item improperly classified.
29
Reserved for future use.
58
Improper identification
31
Labels omitted, illegible or incorrect.
32
59
Other.
Special marking omitted, illegible or in-
correct.
61
Failed test requirements (hydraulic).
33
62
Description or identification marking
Failed test requirements (electrical or
omitted, illegible, or incorrect.
electronic).
