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(a) Surface Cracks. The fork shall be thoroughly examined visually for cracks and if considered necessary, subjected to a nondestructive crack detection process, special attention being paid to the heel and welds attaching all mounting components to the **fork blank**. This inspection for cracks must also include any special mounting mechanisms of the
**fork blank** to the fork carrier including bolt–type mountings and forged upper mounting arrangements for hook or shaft–type carriages. The forks shall not be returned to service if surface cracks are detected.