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spliced through grommets and spaced not more than 610 mm (2 feet) apart. The free ends shall
be secured with metal clips or sized with waxed twine to prevent raveling. A sufficient number
of symmetrically spaced tiedown devices shall be provided on the front, rear, and each side of
the body for tiedown of all tarpaulin ropes. Tiedown ropes shall be of sufficient length to permit
tying down to the tiedown devices when the edges of the tarpaulin are at least 510 mm
(20 inches) above the platform.
3.20 Vehicular tiedown rings. When specified (see 6.2), not less than four vehicular tiedown
rings shall be furnished. Tiedown rings shall be adequate to secure the trailer to the bed of a
carrier (truck, trailer, etc.). Tiedown ring assemblies shall be mounted in a recessed location at
each outer corner of the front and rear cross members. Tiedown rings shall swivel to permit
direct line pull in any direction away from vertical planes parallel to and located at the front and
rear of trailer. Each ring and trailer mounting shall withstand 4540 kg (10,000 pounds) line pull.
3.21 Fork lift pockets (type I). Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), type I trailers shall have
boxed type pockets for fork lift operations installed on each side of trailer to facilitate hoisting
the trailer for aircraft loading and unloading purposes. The center line of each pocket shall be
approximately 460 mm (18 inches) on each side of the transverse centerline of the trailer. Pocket
openings shall have a cross sectional dimension of 270 mm (10.75 inches) in width by 105 mm
(4.125 inches) in height, with a tolerance of 3.2 mm (0.125 inch). The depth of the pockets shall
be approximately 300 mm (1 foot).
3.22 Stowage compartment. When specified (see 6.2), a weatherproof stowage compartment
shall be provided, with hasp for a padlock, for storage of highway flares, small hand tools,
manuals and the tools specified in 3.9.5. The stowage compartment shall be accessible from the
curb side, and shall be located under the frame of the trailer. The compartment shall be made of
not less than 2.657 mm (12 gage) (0.1046 inch) steel or of equivalent strength aluminum. The
box shall be weatherproof and shall provide for locking with a padlock.
* 3.23 Servicing and adjusting. Prior to acceptance of the trailer by the Government inspector,
the contractor shall service and adjust the trailer for immediate operational use. The servicing
and adjustment shall include at least the following:
(a)
Inflation of all tires
(b)
Adjustment of brakes
(c)
A check for proper functioning of all lights
(d)
Complete lubrication with grades of lubricants recommended for ambient air
temperature at the delivery point.
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