MIL-DTL-46714 Semitrailer Van: Electronic, Tactical, 6-Ton, 2-Wheel, M373A2This specification covers the M373A2 van semitrailer, which is a 6-ton, tactical, 2-wheel, van-type semitrailer having an interior length of 30 feet \(ft\). The semitrailer is primarily used to transport and house electronic processing equipment over all types of roads and limited cross-country terrain and under extreme climatic conditions. These mobile shelters are also used as maintenance shops and command posts \(see 6.1\).

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MIL-DTL-46714E(AT)

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI/ASQC Z1.4

- Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by

Attributes (DoD Adopted).

(Application for copies should be addressed to the American National Standards Institute,

11 W. 42nd Street, 13th Floor, 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. Materials used shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's materials

specifications. The materials shall be capable of meeting all the operational and environmental

requirements specified herein. Asbestos and cadmium materials shall not be used in any form in

any part of the vehicle. No item, part or assembly shall contain radioactive materials in which the

specific activity is greater than 0.002 microcurie per gram or activity per item equals or exceeds

0.01 microcuries (see 4.5.1).

3.2.1 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered,

or environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible provided

that the material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance requirements, and promotes

economically advantageous life cycle costs (see 4.5.1).

3.3 Design and construction. Semitrailers conforming to this specification shall be

designed and constructed in accordance with Drawing 8750509, and as modified for specific

applications (see 4.5.2 and 6.2).

3.3.1 Transportability. The semitrailer shall be capable of being transported by rail, air,

and marine modes worldwide (see 4.5.7).

3.3.2 Lifting and tiedown provisions. The lifting and tiedown provisions on the

semitrailer shall meet the criteria of MIL-STD-209. Complete diagrams and instructions for

lifting and tying down the semitrailer for all required modes of transport shall be provided. Stencil

or decal markings in accordance with MIL-STD-209 shall be applied to the semitrailer at each