This paper addresses the problem of designing an acceptance sampling plan for a truncated life test where the lifetime of the product follows a generalized Rayleigh distribution. The study identifies the minimum sample sizes needed to ensure the specified mean life for various acceptance numbers, confidence levels, and ratios of the fixed experiment time to the specified mean life. The operating characteristic values of the sampling plans, along with the producer's risk, are discussed. Additionally, tables are provided to facilitate the application of these sampling plans, and a numerical example is included to illustrate the use of these tables. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.