MIL-T-62222 Tank, Combat, Full-Tracked: 105Mm Gun, M48A5This specification covers one type of full-tracked, armored combat vechiles, which mounts a 105MM gun as the primary weapon.

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MIL-T-62222(AT)

TABLE XIV. Classification of defects Continued.

Category

Defect

Method of examination

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Turret and gun control improper installation, component assembly, fluid, or fluid level (see 3.5.3.4).

Cupola improper installation or assembly (see 3.5.3.5).

Fire control improper installation or assembly

(see 3.5.3.6)

Fire extinguisher improper installation or assembly

(see 3.6).

Caution signs improper installation, size or location

(see 3.9.1)

Marking and plates improper, size, location, incomplete or illegible (see 3.10.2 and 3.10.3).

Workmanship Improper fit, appearance, installation, adhesion, adjustment, assembly or weldment (see 3.11 and 3.11.1).

Visual and functional

Visual and functional Visual and functional Visual

Visual

Visual and functional

1/ Any fuel leakage constitute a special defect and shall result in 100 percent inspection of the lot for this deficiency.

4.5.3 Quality conformance tests.

4.5.3.1 Acceptance tests (100 percent). After the break-in run (see 3.3.2), each vehicle shall be examined as specified in 4.5.2, operated a distance of eight miles or more by the contractor, and subjected to acceptance tests specified in table XIII. Except for equipment and component installation, and servicing performed by the contractor as a final processing of vehicles for acceptance, vehicles shall be completely assembled and serviced with fuel, lubricants, and fluids as specified. Vehicles need not be loaded with rated payload, except for holding test as specified in 4.7.17.2.5.1. After the tests, the vehicle shall be examined for evidence of fuel or lubricant leakage, or other defects.

4.5.3.2 Control tests. One of the first 10 vehicles produced, and thereafter one per month, shall be selected for control testing after a break-in run.

4.5.3.3 Comparison tests. The Government may select vehicles at any time during the contract production period and subject them to Government proving ground testing. Vehicles selected shall be examined for the defects listed in table XIV and tested in accordance with

table XIII, including a 2000 mile test for reliability, maintainability, and durability in accordance

with table XV. Vehicles shall be combat loaded with all BII stowed in their allotted space to conform to 3.4.8. Samples shall not include any vehicles previously tested.