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optimum engagement procedure and conformance to 3.5.3.2.
4.4.2.3 Performance: The receiver air refueling performance envelops of minimum and maximum speeds
for satisfactory refueling operations from 500 feet to maximum altitude shall be determined,
Engagement and fuel transfer at light weight simulating the emergency refueling condition shall be
demonstrated. Engagement and fuel transfer to the full fuel loading shall be demonstrated with the
receiver aircraft in configuration representative of a long-range mission.
4.4.2.4 Lighting: Air refueling shall be demonstrated at night under conditions of darkness without
moonlight.
4.5 Safety: All tanker and receiver installations shall be tested as necessary to demonstrate safety
with respect to fire and explosive hazards associated with the air refueling operation such as but not
limited to fuel system leakage, operation of electronic and electrical equipment, explosive devices
and firing of armament subsequent to refueling.
4.6 Equipment: The detail specification or drawing prepared by the procuring activity or contractor
for air refueling equipment shall contain all inspection and test requirements necessary to demonstrate
conformance to this specification.
5. Preparation for delivery.
5.1 Preservation and packaging: All tanker packages and air refuling equipment that have contained
fuel shall be completely drained of fuel and shall be purged prior to delivery. This requirement
also applies to empty tanker packages delivered in or on the aircraft.
5.1.l Level A: Air refueling equipment shall be preserved and packaged in accordance with Method I,
Ia, or II of Specification MIL-P-116, as applicable. Openings shall be protected against the entrance
of dirt or other foreign matter by closures in accordance with Specification MIL-C-55Ol.
5.1.2 Level C: Air refueling equipment shall be preserved and packaged in accordance with standard
commercial practice.
5.2 Packing.
5.2.1 Level A: Air refueling equipment shall be packed as specified in Specification MIL-P-7936 for
overseas shipment. Tanker external stores shall be packed in reusable pressurized shipping containers.
5.2.2 Level B: Air refueling equipment shall be packed as specified in Specification MIL-P-7936 for
domestic shipment and storage. Tanker external stores shall be packed in reusable pressurized shipping
containers,
5.2.3 Level C: Air refueling equipment shall be packed in substantial commercial exterior shipping
containers so as to insure safe arrival, at the lowest costj to the point of delivery. The containers
shall conform with the Consolidated Freight Classification Rules in effect at time of shipment.
All interior and exterior containers shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129.
5.3 Marking:
6. NOTES
6.1 Ordering data: Ordering data for air refueling equipment shall specify the desired level of
packaging and packing.
NOTICE: When Government drawings, specifications, or other data are used for any purpose other than
in connection with a definitely related Government procurement operation, the United States Government
thereby incurs no responsibility nor any obligation whatsoever; and the fact that the Government may
have formulated, furnished, or in any way supplied the said drawings, specifications, or other data is
not to be regarded by implication or otherwise as in any manner licensing the holder or any other
person or corporation, or conveying any rights or permission to manufacture, use, or sell any patented
invention that may in any way be related thereto.
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