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3.3.3.6 Axle assemblies. Four axle assemblies with brakes shall be properly installed,
and shall have a capacity per axle as defined under 3.3.3 (see 4.5.2).
3.3.3.7 Brake system. The brake system shall be completely sealed to prevent the
leakage of lubricants and the entrance of water, sand or other foreign matter into the system
during normal operation including fording to a depth of 4 feet (ft) (see 4.5.3.9). Brake air
connectors conforming to A-A-52484 shall provide air tight connections to allow operation of air
brakes from the prime mover vehicle (see 4.5.2).
3.3.4 Air system.
3.3.4.1 Air lines and fittings. All air lines and fittings shall be internally clean prior to
and after making connections and shall be free from leaks. All lines and fittings shall be secured
in such a manner to prevent rubbing on adjacent lines or vehicle appendages. Air system leakage
shall not cause a pressure drop of more than 5 psi in a 1-hour period, with 100 psi initially in the
air supply tanks at an ambient temperature of 70 ± 18F (see 4.5.2).
3.3.4.2 Reservoir capacity. The capacity of the braking system reservoirs shall be not
less than eight times the service air chamber displacement volume at maximum travel of the
brake actuator. The combined air volume of the reservoirs shall be not less than 3200 cubic
inches (see 4.5.2).
3.3.5 Adjustment mechanisms. Adjustment mechanisms shall function properly and
maintain adjusted settings during all conditions of vehicle operations (see 4.5.2).
3.3.6 BII. Suitable compartments, brackets or other stowage compartments shall be
furnished to accommodate all BII depicted on the applicable list (see 6.2). When specified
(see 6.2), all BII shall be furnished in accordance with the Government approved list (see 4.5.2).
3.3.7 Pushing device. Provisions shall be provided for the semitrailer to permit it to be
pushed by another vehicle as a combined unit without damage (see 4.5.2).
3.3.8 Stake pockets. Provisions for 14 stake pockets to accept 4- by 4-in. wood stakes or
steel box channel shall be provided at sides and rear of the semitrailer deck to retain and
transport high density cargo (see 4.5.2).
3.3.9 Deck planking. Provisions for installing 4- by 12-in. wood planking to cover the
open center of the semitrailer shall be provided to allow for transport of pallets and containers
(see 6.1). Such planking may be used in conjunction with stake pockets (see 3.3.8 and 4.5.2).
3.4 Transportability.
3.4.1 Transport by rail. The semitrailer shall be reducible down to 120 in. width and
provided with adequate slinging and tiedown eyes and attaching hardware conforming to
MIL-STD-209 for transport in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Association of
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