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be to determine vehicle conformance with the contract. Acceptance of the first production unit
of each class and type of 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 distribution of the curb weight on front and rear axle. The imposed loading on front
and rear axle shall be computed using the curb weight, the operator weight at 91 kg (200 pounds)
and assistant driver and 3 crew personnel each at 91 kg (200 pounds); and the specified payload
uniformly distributed over the vehicle load area rearward of the crew bench seat. Calculated
imposed loads on front and rear axle shall be compared to ascertain that the suspension, axles
and tires furnished are of adequate capacity to meet contractual requirements.
4.3.2 Road test. The first production unit of each class and type vehicle shall be examined
and road tested (with payload) by the contractor under the surveillance of Government
representatives to assure that the vehicle will operate in accordance with the contract
requirements. Road test shall cover not less than 80 km (50 miles) over highways of
approximately 88 km/h (55 mph) and not less than 80 km (50 miles) over unimproved gravel
roads or rough streets with potholes, at speeds up to 56 km/h (35 mph). The Government
reserves the right to perform inspection requirements on first production vehicle with payload
where such inspection is deemed necessary to assure the vehicle is equipped and will operate in
accordance with contractual requirements. After the road test, the shelving and frame; cabinetry;
locks; fasteners; and other components shall be examined to assure alinement.
4.3.3 Production sample. Upon acceptance of the first production unit of each class and
type vehicle, it shall remain at the manufacturing facility as a production sample, and shall be the
last vehicle shipped on the contract. The contractor shall maintain the vehicle in an as new
condition for the duration of the contract.
4.3.4 Failure. Failure of the first production vehicle to meet requirements of the contract
shall be cause for the Government to refuse acceptance of all vehicles under contract until
corrective action has been taken.
* 4.4 Inspection of production vehicles. The contractor's inspection system shall, as a
minimum, assure that the vehicle conforms to the physical and dimensional requirements and is
capable of meeting performance requirements specified herein. For each vehicle under contract,
the contractor shall make available to the Government, at the point of final acceptance, records
acceptable to the Government indicating that the servicing and adjusting required by 3.4.23 have
been accomplished.
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