MIL-DTL-62164E(AT)
3.2.1 Asbestos, cadmium, and radioactive materials. Asbestos, cadmium, and
radioactive materials shall not be used in this item. Radioactive material is defined by Title 10,
Code of Federal Regulations, Part 40 and other radioactive material in which radioactivity is
greater than 0.002 microcuries per gram or 0.01 microcuries total activity for the item.
3.2.2 Corrosion protection. Materials used shall provide corrosion protection and
coating adherence equal to or exceeding that provided by 1010 steel, hot dip galvanized or
electro-galvanized with a 0.75 mil minimum thickness in accordance with appropriate
ASTM standard, with zinc phosphate pretreatment, epoxy prime (including E-coat or powder
coat) and low VOC CARC top coat in accordance with MIL-DTL-64159 Type II. A proposed
alternate design shall be compared to a galvanized sample (as described above) using ASTM
D522 Mandrel Bend Test followed by Accelerated Corrosion Test GM 9540P Method B 120
cycles with grade 8 or better rust grade criterion as described in ASTM D610.
3.2.3 Fungus resistance products. Electrical wiring and plastic materials shall not
promote the growth of fungus.
3.3 Design and construction. Components, sub-assemblies, and assemblies shall be
fabricated and assembled into a complete vehicle in accordance with Drawing CPR 101116 and
associated lists. Overall dimensions of the trailer shall be in accordance with table I (see 4.5.2).
TABLE I. Overall vehicle dimensions, inches.
Fifth wheel height
61
King pin diameter
3.5
Overall length
513
Loading platform length
317
Overall width reducible
137 - 120
Overall height
105
Square feet
429
Min. ground clearance
9
Departure angle
27 degrees
Deck height
44
3.3.1 Loading/unloading.
3.3.1.1 Loading ramp. Two loading ramps shall be provided that permit the loading of
tanks and their associated recovery vehicles under all conditions of operation including disabled
condition. Ramps shall be adjustable in three positions, to permit loading of narrower tread
width vehicles. Each ramp shall be capable of being stowed by not more than two men. Suitable
means for retaining ramps in stowed position shall be provided. Back of ramps shall be
reflectorized for improved safety on highways (see 4.5.2).
3.3.1.2 Track guides. Multi-position and removable track guides shall be provided to aid
in aligning and to prevent shifting of vehicle payloads (see 4.5.2).
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