MIL-S-62294 Semitrailer, Stake: Two Level Decks, With Hydraulic Loading Ramp, 20 Ton, Modified CommercialThis specification covers a commercial, 20 ton stake semitrailer with upper gooseneck and lower main decks and a tandem axle. The semitrailer is fitted with a kickup gooseneck deck, lower main deck, hydraulic rear loading ramp, hydraulic winch, and an auxiliary engine. The semitrailer is intended for transporting cargo, fork lift trucks, and fork lift trucks with cargo. Each vehicle produced under this specification is a commercial item which is warranted by the manufacturer as specified in acquisition documents.

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MIL-S-62294B(AT)

4.3.13  Body treatment and painting.  The certification regarding the vehicle cleaning, treating, prime painting and salt spray resistance testing, as required by MIL-STD-1223, shall be made to Government representatives at the first production vehicle inspection.

4.3.14  Production sample.  Upon acceptance of the first production vehicle, it shall remain at the manufacturing facility as a production sample, and be the last vehicle shipped on the

contract.  The contractor shall maintain the vehicle in a serviceable condition for the duration of the contract.  Release of the first vehicle for shipment prior to completion of the contract shall be

at the discretion of the local Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR).

4.3.15  Failure.  Failure of the first production vehicle to meet requirements of the contract shall be cause for the Government to refuse acceptance of all vehicles under the contract until corrective action has been taken.

*    4.4  Inspection of production vehicles.  The contractor's inspection system shall, as a minimum, assure that the vehicle conforms to the physical and dimensional requirements and is capable of meeting the performance requirements contained herein.

4.5  Wood treatment certification.  Manufacturer's records, acceptable to the Government, shall be available to verify that all wood requiring treatment in accordance with MIL-STD-1223 has been treated.

5.  PACKAGING

5.1  Vehicle processing.  The vehicle shall be processed for shipment, from manufacturer's plant to initial receiving activity, in accordance with manufacturer's standard commercial practice.

6.  NOTES

6.1  Intended use.  The semitrailers covered by this specification are intended for general nontactical use by the Government in transporting all types of cargo, including wheeled and tracked vehicles.  Cargo will be loaded on this semitrailer by forklifts having a 14,000 pound axle load supported by 7-inch wide tires.

6.2  Ordering data.  Acquisition documents should specify the following:

(a)   Title, number, and date of this specification.

*        (b)   Issue of DODISS to be cited in the solicitation and, if required, the specific issue of individual documents referenced (see 2.1.1 and 2.2).

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