Conventional attribute sampling plans based upon acceptance numbers that permit
acceptance of a lot when some allowable number of nonconformances are encountered
during inspection are no longer desirable. In addition, emphasis is now placed on the quality
level that is received by the customer. This relates directly to the Lot Tolerance Percent
Defective (LTPD) value or the Limiting Quality Protection of MIL-STD-105. Measuring
quality levels in percent nonconforming, although not incorrect, has been replaced with
quality levels measured in parts per million (PPM). As a result, this standard addresses the
need for sampling plans that can augment MIL-STD-105, are based upon a zero acceptance
number, and address quality (nonconformance) levels in the parts per million range. This
document does not address minor nonconformances, which are defined as nonconformances
that are not likely to reduce materially the usability of the unit of product for its intended
purpose.