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|  MIL-T-46786B
5.1 First article pack. The contractor shall furnish a first article pack
for examination within the time frame specified (see 6.2), to provide, prior to
starting production packaging, that the applied preservation, packing and
marking comply with the packaging requirements of this specification.
Examination shall be as speci fied in section 4 and shall be subject to
surveillance and approval by the Government (see 6.5). The first article pack
may be accomplished utilizing either the first article model tank or a
production tank. If the first article model tank is utilized, an presentation
and packing shall be removed by the contractor at no expense to the Government,
when requested by the Government to facilitate comparison between the first
article model tank and production tank.
5.2 Presentation.
Preservation shall be level A or C as specified (see
6.2).
5.2.1 Level A.
5.2.1.1 Type I, II, III and IV fuel tanks. Types I, II, III and IV fuel
tanks shall have the plugs, strainers and caps installed. Openings into the
tank shall be sealed with tape conforming to PPP-T-60, type IV, class 1. The
grounding strap or wire shall be secured to the tank with tape conforming to
PPP-T-97, 3/4-inch wide.
5.2.1.2 Type VI fuel tank. Type VI fuel tanks shall be preserved in
accordance with the level A requirements of MIL-T-14442.
5.2.2 Level C. Fuel tanks of like description with the plugs, strainers and
caps installed shall be preserved to afford protection against deterioration
and damage from the contractor to the initial destination.
5.3 Packing.
Packing shall be level A, B or C as specified (see 6.2).
5.3.1 Level A. Fuel tanks of like description, preserved as specified in
5.2, shall be packed together in close-fitting boxes, conforming to PPP-B-601,
overseas type, style A, B, I or J. The boxes shall be closed and strapped in
accordance with the appendix to the box specification. Strapping shall be zinc
coated.
5.3.2 Level B. The fuel tanks, preserved as specified in 5.2, shall be
packed as specified for level A except the boxes shall be domestic type, style
optional and the strapping need not be zinc coated.
5.3.3 Level C. The fuel tanks of like description, preserved as specified
in 5.2, shall be packed to assure carrier acceptance and safe delivery to
destination at lowest rates in containers complying with Uniform Freight
Classification Rules and National Motor Freight Classification Rules.
5.4 Marking. In addition to any special marking specified in the contract
or purchase order (see 6.2), marking shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129.
6.
NOTES
(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that
may be helpful, but is not mandatory.)
6.1 Intended use. The fuel tanks covered by this specification are intended
for use as components for combat, tactical, and commercial end items of
industrial, construction, automotive, and combat tracked equipment. This
specification is a design specification and is not intended to be used in
procuring replacement fuel tanks as a repair part.
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