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contractor's inspection are being properly applied. Failure of the contractor to promptly correct
product deficiencies discovered shall be cause for suspension of acceptance until correction has
been made or until conformance of the product to specification criteria has been demonstrated.
4.3 First production vehicle inspection. The first vehicle produced under the contract shall
be inspected by the contractor at his plant under the direction and in the presence of Government
representatives. The purpose of the inspection shall be to determine vehicle conformance with the
requirements of the contract. Acceptance of the first production vehicle shall not constitute a
waiver by the Government of its rights under the provisions of the contract.
* 4.3.1 Vehicle weight. The first production vehicle shall be weighed to determine the curb
weight and the distribution of the curb weight on the kingpin and the rear axle(s). The imposed
loading on the kingpin and rear axle(s) shall be computed by the contractor and verified by the
Government, using the curb weight and the payload (see 3.4) distributed in the tank. The total
calculated imposed load on the rear axles shall be compared to the rated capacities of the
suspension, axles, and tires to determine if these components are of adequate capacity to meet
contractual requirements.
4.3.2 Leakage test. Each completely assembled tank body, including all piping, shall be
tested for leaks at their design pressure in accordance with DoT Safety Regulation 178.341,
MC 306. The tank of the first production vehicle shall be tested for leaks both before and after
the road test.
* 4.3.3 Road test. The first vehicle for each contract line item number (CLIN) under contract
shall be road tested with and without payload. The road test shall be for the distance required in
table II, corresponding to the number of vehicles being procured under the specific contract line
item number (CLIN). The test shall be conducted by the contractor under the direction of
Government representatives. The test shall be conducted over test course approved by the
procuring activity and meeting the requirements of table III. The vehicle shall be inspected
periodically during and at the completion of the test by the contractor.
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TABLE II. Road test distance.
Number of vehicle
Road test distance
being procured
km (miles)
1 - 10
160 (100)
11 - 20
320 (200)
21 - 30
480 (300)
31 - 40
640 (400)
41 - 50
800 (500)
1600 (1000)
51 - 100
8050 (5000)
101 - up
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