container\) semitrailer, M871A2, for use in ammunition transport, breakbulk, and 20 feet \(ft\) and smaller containers while being towed by a tractor.

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3.3.9.1 Stakes. The bow assembly, shall have stakes appropriately positioned and the top

of each stake shall have an opening for the installation of side and rear rack stakes to be positively

locked in the stake pockets to prevent accidental dislodging. To prevent loss, locking devices

shall be secured to the semitrailer (see 4.5.2).

3.3.9.2 Tarpaulin and bows. Provisions shall be made enabling the bow assembly,

drawing number 12255591, and tarpaulin, drawing number 7979195, to be installed on the

semitrailer. Cotton duck tarpaulins shall not be used (see 4.5.2).

3.3.9.3 Wing panel. The front wings shall allow for removal of the adjacent side rack

without removal of the front wing (see 4.5.2).

3.3.9.4 Securement. The semitrailer shall have a device for securement to the breakbulk

cargo tiedowns on the trailer bed floor and to the top of the racks. Rack stakes, side and rear,

shall be positively locked to the stake pockets and locking device(s) shall be secured to the trailer

to prevent accidental dislodging when traveling over various type of terrain, including highway

(see 4.5.2).

3.3.10 Stowage. Provisions shall be incorporated into all semitrailers which shall provide

secured storage space for tarpaulin, ropes, straps, basic issue items (BII), tiedown devices and

manifests (see 4.5.2).

3.3.10.1 Tarpaulin and bows storage. Provisions shall be incorporated into all

semitrailers for a storage box, 26-1/4 in. (66.7 cm) wide by 26-1/4 in. (66.7 cm) long by

23-1/4 in. (59.1 cm) high, to be installed under the trailer bed and forward of the axles for the

purpose of storing tarpaulin. The box shall have provisions for securement by staples and swivel

snaps and for holding in an open position. Each corner shall have a hole for drain purposes. The

design of the door shall allow for locking the compartment with a padlock.

3.3.10.2 General equipment storage. Provisions shall be incorporated into all semitrailers

for a storage box with a minimum of 3.8 cubic feet (ft3) [0.108 cubic meter (m3)] of area to be

installed under the trailer bed and forward of the axles for the purpose of storing load binders,

load securing hardware and BII. The box shall have provisions for securement by staples and

swivel snaps and for holding in an open position. Each corner shall have a hole for drain

purposes. The design of the door shall allow for locking the compartment with a padlock.

3.3.10.3 Manifest holder. A waterproof manifest holder with a minimum inside

dimension of 8-1/2 x 11 x 1 in. (21.6 x 28 x 2.54 cm) shall be permanently attached to the

forward edge of the front panel.