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(3.2.2)Acceptable Quality Level (AQL):
(3.2.2.1) All inspection acceptable quality levels (AQL) are based on an internationally recognized sampling standard. MIL-STD-105E is based on random sampling, a certain amount of defective products are considered acceptable as long as they fall within the parameters stated within the standard.
(3.2.2.2) The AQL is the maximum allowable defective percentage that for purposes of sampling and inspection can be considered satisfactory as a process average. Different AQL may be designated for each different defect classification such as critical, major and minor.
(3.2.2.3) The AQL should be agreed upon, at the time the purchase order is prepared.
(3.2.2.4) The following AQL are usually applied (using general inspection level II) unless instructed otherwise: