MIL-DTL-13714F
(Copies of ANSI Standards may be obtained from The American National Standards
Institute, 11 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.)
2.4 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and
the references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document,
however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been
obtained.
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 First article. When specified (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to first article
inspection in accordance with 4.2.
3.2 Materials. Unless specified herein, materials shall be in accordance with the
manufacturer's materials specifications for vehicles. The materials shall be capable of meeting all
the operational and environmental requirements specified herein. Asbestos, Cadmium, and
radioactive material shall not be used in this item. Radioactive material is defined by Title 10,
CFR, Parts 30 and 40, and other radioactive material in which the specific activity is greater than
0.002 microcuries per gram or the activity per item equals or exceeds 0.01 microcuries.
Recovered materials shall be used to the maximum extent practicable (see 4.5.3.1).
3.3 Construction. Trailers, sub-assemblies, and assemblies shall be constructed and
assembled in accordance with Drawing 8358756.
3.3.1 Seals. When fording or operating in mud, sand, and snow, seals shall prevent
entrance of foreign matter into the bearings, which are exposed to contamination during these
operations. All bearing seals shall restrict lubricant leakage (see 4.4.1 and 4.5.3.1).
3.3.2 Electrical circuits. Electrical circuits shall maintain continuity from end to end,
without evidence of internal or external shorts, during all trailer operating conditions
(see 4.4.2 and 4.5.3.1).
3.3.3 Lights. All lights specified on applicable drawings shall operate throughout all
trailer operating conditions (see 4.4.3 and 4.5.2).
3.3.4 Adjustment mechanisms. All adjustment mechanisms shall function properly, and
maintain adjustment settings, during all trailer operating conditions (see 4.4.4).
3.3.5 Safety. The trailer shall comply with all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards requirements applicable to this vehicle at the time of
manufacture. The semitrailer shall be free of sharp projections or edges that may cause the
operator or maintainer injury. All rotating or moving parts, hot surfaces, electrically energized or
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