MIL-T-45382 Trailer, Lowbed, 4 Wheel 2 To 7 TonThis specification covers 2 to 7 ton, 4-wheel, low-bed trailers intended for use as tactical vehicles by the United States Armed Forces.

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MIL-T-45382A

MIL-STD-	- Automobiles, Trucks,	acceptability of the remainder of vehicles under
281	Truck-Tractors,	contract, in conflict with the acceptance levels
	Trailers and Trailer	specified in section. The first two vehicles,
	Dollies; Preservation and	submitted by the contractor, shall be fully
	Packaging of.	representative of units proposed to be furnished
MIL-STD- 642	- Identification Marking of Administrative, Com- bat, and Tactical Vehicles.	under the contract. 3.3 Materials. The materials shall be as specified herein and in the referenced speci-

ENGINEERING PARTS LIST (EPL)

EPL-8736- - Trailer, Low bed, 3 Ton,

217 4 Wheel, XM114E1. EPL-8736- - Trailer, Bomb, 2 Ton, 4

126 Wheel, M143A1.

EPL-8736- - Trailer, Low bed, 5 Ton, 4

218 Wheel, XM455.

EPL-9021- -Trailer, Low bed: Guided

852 Missile, 7 Ton, 4 Wheel,

M529.

(Copies of specifications, standards, drawings, engineering parts lists, and publications required by contractors in connection with specific procurement functions should be obtained from the procuring activity or as directed by the contracting officer.)

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Qualified products. Vehicle manufacturer shall be responsible for ascertaining that all assemblies and component parts entering into the construction of these vehicles, which require product qualification in accordance with a specification, are listed on respective qualified products lists (QPL) or have been approved for such listing. Manufacturer's inspection record shall specifically list such components, name of supplier(s) and number and date of applicable QPL.

3.2 First production vehicles. The first two production vehicles of the type(s) produced under contract shall be submitted to representatives of the procuring activity for inspections specified in section 4, Quality Assurance Provisions, to

determine conformance to the requirements of this specification. The first vehicle produced shall be inspected as specified in 4.2 through 4.2.5, and the second vehicle produced shall be inspected as specified in 4.3. Acceptance of the first two production vehicles shall not establish the

fications and drawings. Materials shall be free from all defects and imperfections that might affect the serviceability, utility, and appearance of the finished product.

3.4 Construction. Vehicles and all components thereof shall be constructed to conform to the following drawings or drawings listed in their respective engineering parts list (EPL) except as modified herein or by the procuring activity:

EPL-8736- - Trailer, Low bed, 3 Ton

217 4 Wheel, XM114E1

EPL-8786- - Trailer, Bomb, 2 Ton, 4

126 Wheel, M143Al

EPL-8736- - Trailer, Low bed, 5 Ton,

218 4 Wheel, XM455

EPL-9021- - Trailer, Low bed: Guided

852 Missile, 7 Ton, 4 Wheel,

M529

3.4.1 Engine-generator set. A 3-kilowatt,

60-cycle engine-generator set conforming to Specification MIL-G-52152, shall be furnished and installed on the trailer, low bed, M529.

3.5 Performance characteristics. Each vehicle shall demonstrate vehicle performance characteristics, specified in 3.5.1 through 3.5.9, when equipped as depicted on applicable drawings specified in the contract, serviced with recommended products (see table I), towed by an appropriate military prime vehicle (see table II), and subjected to loading conditions specified in table III.

3.5.1 Payload, towing speeds, and trailing ability.

3.5.1.1 Payload and to towing speeds. Payloads and towing speeds for the applicable vehicle shall be as specified in table III.

3.5.1.2 Trailing ability.