MIL-S-62469 Semitrailer, Lowbed, 15 Ton, 4 Wheel, Patriot, M974 SeriesThis specification covers a four-wheel, low-bed semitrailer with a maximum payload capacity of 30,000 pounds lbs for use as equipment transporter in the Air Defense System, Guided Missile, PATRIOT.

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MIL-S-62469(AT)

4.8.12.2  Marking.  To determine conformance to 3.6.2, trailer markings shall be examined.

4.8.12.3  Identification plates.  To determine conformance to 3.6.3, all identification plates shall be examined.

4.8.13  Rustproofing.  To determine conformance to 3.7, the trailer shall be inspected for proper application of rustproofing compound, as specified in the part drawing and applicable specifications.

4.8.14  Safety.  To determine conformance to 3.8, all electrically energized exposed parts shall be located, insulated, and fully enclosed or guarded to prevent hazards to operating personnel or equipment malfunction.  All moving parts which are a hazard to operating personnel, shall be enclosed or guarded.  Protective devices shall not impair operating functions.

4.8.15  Servicing and adjustment.  To determine conformance to 3.9, servicing and adjustment of specified systems shall be examined.

4.8.16  Workmanship.  To determine conformance to 3.10, trailers shall be examined during manufacture.

4.8.17  Packaging.  To determine conformance to section 5, trailer processing and marking shall be inspected prior to shipment.

5.  PACKAGING

5.1  Processing and marking.  Processing and marking shall be in accordance with Equipment

Preservation Data Sheet for the level of protection specified in 6.2.

6.   NOTES

6.1  Intended use.  The PATRIOT semitrailer towed by a suitable towing vehicle with crane is intended for use in the PATRIOT Air Defense System as the Guided Missile Transporter (M976) or as the Large Repair Parts Transporter (M1033).

6.1.1  Semitrailer preparation.  The trailer manufactured in accordance with this specification is prepared from a base trailer M974.  A conversion kit then is installed for M976 and M1033 models.  The M976 and M1033 are missile system support equipment trailers which provide respectively (1) a capability to deliver and load resupplied missile rounds and (2) a means to transport and store large, heavy repair parts.  The M976 has a capacity of four missile rounds, and the integral crane on the towing vehicle has the capability of transferring missile rounds from

trailer to missile launcher.  Stowage space is also provided on the M1033 for items of handling equipment needed to move heavy repair parts.

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