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NOTE: This draft, dated 15 April, 1997, prepared by the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and
Armaments Command, Mobility Technology Center, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5843, has not been
approved and is subject to modification. DO NOT USE FOR ACQUISITION PURPOSES.
AMSC N/A FSC 5430
Distribution Statement A. Approved for public release, distribution is unlimited.
Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which
may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: U.S. Army Tank-
Automotive and Armaments Command, Mobility Technology Center, ATTN: AMSTA-
RBWH, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5843 by using Standardization Document Improvement
Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document of by letter.
Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which
may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: U.S. Army Tank-
Automotive and Armaments Command, Mobility Technology Center, ATTN: AMSTA-
RBWH, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5843 by using Standardization Document Improvement
Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document of by letter.
MIL-PRF-53048D
PROPOSED
SUPERSEDING
MIL-T-53048C
29 October 1991
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
TANK, FABRIC, COLLAPSIBLE; SELF-SUPPORTING,
OPEN TOP, WATER STORAGE, 3000 GALLONS
This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of
Defense.
1 SCOPE
1.1 Scope. This specification covers fabric, collapsible, air column self-supporting, 3000
gallon tanks for storage of potable water.
2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 of this
specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this
specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has
been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must
meet all specified requirements documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification, whether
or not they are listed.
2.2 Government documents.
2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards,
and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise
specified, the issues of these documents are those listed in the issue of the Department of
Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DoDISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the
solicitation (see 6.2).
INCH-POUND
INCH-POUND
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SPECIFICATIONS
FEDERAL
A-A-000A213 - Coupling Halves, Quick-Disconnect Cam-Locking Type
PD-52255 - Repair Kit and Repair Kit Components for Collapsible Fabric
Tanks, Drums, and Boats
(Unless otherwise indicated, copies of federal and military specifications, standards, and
handbooks are available from the Standardization Documents Order Desk, Building 4D, 700
Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.)
2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings, and publications. The following other
Government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this document to the extent
specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues are those cited in the solicitation.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA)
21 CFR - Food and Drugs, Parts 170-199
(The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and the Federal Register (FR) are for sale on a
subscription basis by the Superintendent of Documents, U. S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402.)
2.3 Non-Government publications. The following document(s) form a part of this
document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of the documents
which are DoD adopted are those listed in the issue of the DoDISS cited in the solicitation.
Unless otherwise specified, the issues of documents not listed in the DoDISS are the issues of the
documents cited in the solicitation (see 6.2).
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEXTILE CHEMISTS AND COLORISTS
AATCC 111 - Weather Resistance of Textiles: Sunshine Arc Lamp Exposure with
wetting.
(Application for copies should be addressed to the American Association of Textile Chemists
and Colorists, P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.)
AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION, INC (APHA)
Standard Methods for The Examination of Water and Waste Water
Part 207 - Odor
Part 211B - Taste
(Application for copies should be addressed to the American Public Health Association, Inc.,
1015 18th
St. NW, Washington, DC 20036.)
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)
ASTM D 413 - Standard Test Methods for Rubber Property – Adhesion to Flexible
Substrate
ASTM D 471 - Standard Test Method for Rubber Property – Effect of Liquids
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ASTM D 751 - Standard Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
ASTM D 1149 - Standard Test Method for Rubber Deterioration-Surface Ozone
Cracking in a Chamber
ASTM D 1171 - Standard Test Method for Rubber Deterioration – Surface Ozone
Cracking Outdoors or Chamber (Triangular Specimens)
ASTM D 2565 - Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc – Type Light-Exposure
Apparatus With and Without Water for Exposure of Plastics.
ASTM F 1166 - Standard Practice for Human Engineering Design for Marine
Systems, Equipment and Facilities
(Application for copies should be addressed to the American Society for Testing and Materials,
1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.)
NATIONAL SANITATION FOUNDATION (NSF)
Standard 61 - Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects
(Application for copies should be addressed to the National Sanitation Foundation, 3475
Plymouth Rd., P. O. Box 1468, Ann Arbor, MI 48106.)
2.4 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the test of this document and
the references cited herein, the test of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this
document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has
been obtained.
3 REQUIREMENTS.
3.1 Description. The tank shall be an open-top, storage container capable of holding and
dispensing 3000 gallons of potable water. The upper portion of the tank shall have a circular
collar or lip, to prevent spillage, filled with either air or a buoyant material such as Styrofoam or
kapok. If air is used, an inflation bellows shall be provided with the tank. A closely fitted
protective cover for the tank shall be provided. The cover shall fasten to the tank securely by
plastic toggles and loops, and shall be supported, to prevent the accumulation of precipitation.
The tank shall be equipped with one male and one female standard, quick-disconnect fitting as
specified in 3.5.3. The fittings shall be located near the bottom of the tank so that the fittings are
accessible when the tank is filled to rated capacity. A reinforcing pad shall be bonded to the tank
surrounding the fitting connections to support the fitting to the tank fabric. A fabric valise shall
be provided for carrying the tank and accessories. The valise may be the cover or ground cloth
that is fitted with handles and closures, with folding instructions for use as the valise. No part of
the tank interior or cover shall have a detrimental effect on potable water. The tank, cover,
ground cloth, fittings, and valise shall approximate either a matte sand or flat black color (see
6.2).
3.2 First article. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to first
article inspection in accordance with 4.2.
3.3 Process data. The contractor shall establish a description of materials and inspection
procedures, which will be used to ensure that each production tank duplicates the first article.
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Subsequent changes in materials, coated fabric, components, procedures, or sources of supply
from those initially selected shall be subject to the approval of the contracting officer (see 6.3
and 6.6) and shall require that examination and testing be performed as referenced in 3.2.
3.4 Materials. Tanks shall be produced from materials that meet or exceed the
requirements of tables I through III. However, conformance to these requirements shall not be
construed as justification for failure to meet other requirements of this specification. The
finished fabric tank shall contain no materials or substances that might leach out or deteriorate
and cause the water to become non-potable. Materials shall have no adverse effect on the health
of personnel when used for intended purposes. All surfaces that come in contact with potable
water shall be in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 21 – Food and
Drugs, Part 177, less sections 177.1020 through 177.1050 and 177.1480 or shall be tested or
listed as approved for use with potable water by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF),
Underwriters Laboratory, or the Safe Water Additives Institute in accordance with NSF Standard
61.
3.4.1 Deterioration, prevention and control. The tanks shall be fabricated from compatible
materials, inherently corrosion resistant or treated to provide protection against the various forms
of corrosion and deterioration to which the material is susceptible.
3.4.1.1 Dissimilar metals. Dissimilar metals (see 6.5.1) shall not be used in intimate
contact with each other unless protected against galvanic corrosion.
3.4.2 Identification of materials and finishes. The contractor shall identify the specific
materials, material finishes and treatments for use with components and sub-components, and
shall make this information available upon request to the contracting officer or his designated
representative.
3.4.3 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered,
(see 6.5.2), or environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent
possible provided that the material meets or exceeds operational and maintenance requirements,
and promotes economically advantageous life cycle costs. Used, rebuilt, or re-manufactured
components, pieces, and parts shall not be incorporated in the panel sets (see 3.4.3).
3.4.4 Base Fabric. The cloth of the coated fabric shall be high-tenacity, and heat and light
resistant. The cloth shall be free of any imperfection affecting strength, coating adhesion,
coating thickness, or leakage.
3.4.5 Coated Fabric. The coated fabric shall be free from blisters (see 6.5.3), holidays (see
6.5.4), or pinholes (see 6.5.5) and shall show no sign of coating delamination. The coated fabric
shall meet or exceed the requirements of table I.
3.5 Tank Construction. The tank shall be fabricated from coated fabric as specified herein.
The configuration of the tank and the location of the fittings and handles shall be as shown in
figure 1. Seams shall not coincide with tank fittings. Coated fabric panels may be spliced
together; however, all splices shall be located on the bottom of the tank. All splices shall
conform to requirements for seams as specified in 3.5.1. Splices in adjacent panels shall not
coincide. On both the interior and exterior of the tank, all coated fabric, edges of seams, fabric
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flanges of fittings, and splices shall be covered with a coating compound barrier to a thickness of
not less than 10 mils. All tank fittings shall be located a minimum of 8.00 inches away from any
seam or splice. The inflation collar and float (if used) shall be fitted with one inflation and
deflation port. These ports shall be labeled with curved double-ended arrows with the words
“INFLATION” and “DEFLATION” placed appropriately to indicate operation of the port
valves. The inflation collar and float shall be fitted with one pressurized air inflation valve
(automotive type) labeled “INFLATION”. These labels shall be stenciled in 1-inch high letters.
A coating of talc shall be applied to the tank before being folded for shipment.
3.5.1 Seams. All tank seams including end closures, handle patches, and fabric flanges of
fittings shall conform to the requirements of table II.
3.5.1.1 Lap joints and butt joints. Lap joints or butt joints shall be used to fabricate seams
between adjacent panels and splices. Lap joints shall have a minimum overlap length of 2.00
inches. Lap joints shall have a coating compound barrier of not less the 10 mils centered over
the inner and outer exposed coated fabric edge to prevent wicking through the fabric. Butt joints
shall have a 2.00 inch (minimum) wide patch centered over the butted joint on both sides of the
coated fabric.
3.5.2 Handles. The handles shall be U-shaped, fabricated from nylon webbing or cloth, and
fastened to a coated fabric patch similar to the tank body material. The patch and handle
assembly shall be bonded to the tank and located at the side of the tank when filled to its rated
capacity. Ten or more handles shall be equally spaced around the tank. A handle shall be placed
in the center of the inside floor for suspending the tank inside-out. The bonds between each
handle patch assembly and the tank fabric shall conform to the requirements of table II.
3.5.3 Fittings. The tank shall be furnished with one male and one female filler/discharge
assembly positioned at ground level and 180 degrees from one another. The male
filler/discharge assembly shall be in accordance with A-A-00A213/4 with and A-A-00A213/10
dust cap. The female filler/discharge assembly shall be in accordance with A-A-00A213/8 with
an A-A-00A213/11 dust plug. Above each filler/discharge assembly the tank shall be labeled in
0.50 inch black letters “CONNECT FILLER/DISCHARGE HOSE HERE”.
3.5.3.1 Reinforcing pad assembly. A reinforcing pad assembly shall be bonded into the
coated fabric to support the filler/discharge assemblies. The bond shall meet the requirements of
table III. The filler/discharge assemblies shall be securely attached to the tank, either by
adhesive bonding, and/or reinforcing pad assembly, or fasteners or any combination thereof.
Fasteners shall be suitable for use with potable water.
3.6 Tank performance. The tank and components shall withstand folded storage at ambient
temperatures from –25 to 160 ºF, at any relative humidity without damage or leakage when
subsequently filled with water. The tank and components shall be suitable for operational use at
ambient temperatures from 34 to 125 ºF. The tank shall not be damaged during service life when
exposed to fungi growth or relative humidity up to 100% such as is encountered in tropical
climates. The tank shall be suitable for use in continuous contact with rainwater, well water, and
ground water. There shall be not leakage or seepage with the tank is filled for 90 days to its
rated capacity.
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Table I. Characteristics of coated fabric.
Item Test property Requirements
Test methods
ASTM AATCC Para
1. Weight: (oz/sq.yd) 30 min – 62 max -
2. Tearing strength:
(Warp & fill, lb/in, min)
26
D 751
Proc B
4.5.1.10
3. Breaking strength:
(Warp & fill, lb/in, min)
175 D 751 4.5.1.10
4. Puncture resistance: (lb, min) 110 D 751 4.5.1.11
5. Weather resistance:
After 1500 hr exposure &
5% elongation, warp & fill:
Breaking strength retention 80% (min)
D 25651
111
option A
6. Low temperature crease
resistance
(Appearing after unfolding)
No cracking.
peeling or
delamination
4.5.1.12
7. Blocking: Separation to
occur within 5 sec
4,5,1,13
8. Coating adhesion:
Initial, (lb/in, min)
After immersion in water at
160 2 f for the following
durations:
14 days, (lb/in, min)
42 days, (lb/in, min)
20
15
12
D 751
D 471
4.5.1.14
9. Ozone resistance No cracks
under 7X lens
D 1149 4.5.1.21
1
Xenon light, procedure a, inner and outer borosilicate filters, deionized water (68 ±5 °F); 690 minutes light
exposure, 30 minutes light and gray, block panel temperature (145 ±5 °F); relative humidity (45 ±5 %). coated fabric
specimens shall have exterior coating (outside of tank) facing light.
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Table II. Characteristics of seams.
Test property Requirements Test method
ASTM Para
Breaking strength:
Initial, (lb/in, min)
Breaking strength 73 ±5 °F
After immersion in distilled water
at 160 ±2 °F for:
14 days, (lb/in, min)
42 days, (lb/in, min)
175
170
160
D 751
D 471 (15)
4.5.1.15
Dead load shear resistance under 50
lb/in stress at 160 2 °F for 8 hr:
0.1 in slippage
(max)
4.5.1.16
Seam peel adhesion:
Initial, (lb/in, min)
After immersion in water at 160 °F
for:
14 days, (lb/in, min)
42 days, (lb/in, min)
Handle seams pull test*
20
15
12
135
D 413 machine
method
D 413 machine
method
4.5.1.15
* Applies to seams between handles and tank, and handles and valise.
Table III. Characteristics of bonded reinforcing pad.
Test property Requirements Test method
ASTM Para
Reinforcing pad to coated fabric
bond strength:
Initial, (lb/in, min)
Bond strength 73 ±5 °F after
immersion in water at 160 ±2 °F
for:
14 days, (lb/in, min)
42 days, (lb/in, min)
180
160
150
D 751
D 471 (16)
4.5.1.17
4.5.1.17.1
4.5.1.17.2
Dead load shear resistance under 60
lb/in at 160 ±2 °F for 8 hr:
0.10 in slippage
(max)
4.5.1.17.3
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Table III. Characteristics of bonded reinforcing pad - Continued.
Test property Requirements Test method
ASTM Para
Peel adhesion of reinforcing pad to
coated fabric:
Initial, (lb/in, min)
Peel adhesion at 75 5 F after
immersion in water at 160 2 F for
the following durations:
14 days, (lb/in, min)
42 days, (lb/in, min)
15
11
9
D 571
D 471 (16)
4.5.1.18
3.7 Storage/carrying valise. The tank shall be furnished with a fabric valise. The valise
shall be used to carry the tank, inflation bellows, repair kit, protective cover, float, ground cloth,
and instructional manual. An encapsulated plastic instruction card, stating set-up and re-packing
instructions, shall be attached to the inside of the valise flap. Any breaks in stitching of seams of
the valise shall be overstitched not less than 2.00 inches at each break. Stitching shall not be
loose. The valise shall have a service and storage life equal to that of the tank. The valise shall
be provided with the appropriate amount of handles to permit a four-soldier carry and shall be
labeled with “4 SOLDIER CARRY” in 1.00 inch high uppercase letters. The fully loaded valise
shall be capable of withstanding being dropped from a height of 60.00 inches onto a hard surface
without failure when tested as specified in 4.5.1.9. A failure shall be defined as a rip, tear, split,
or break in the fabric or seams of the valise or damage to its contents. The bonds between each
handle patch assembly and the valise fabric shall conform to table III requirements.
3.8 Tank weight. The tank, valise, repair kits, cover, float, bellows (if used), and
instruction manual shall have a total weight of not more than 135 pounds. The restriction does
not include the ground cloth unless it is used as the valise.
3.9 Medical standards.
3.9.1 Taste and odor. The materials of the tank that contact drinking water and the repair
kit and cover materials shall conform to APHA Standards and Methods for Examination of
Water and Waste Water, parts for Taste (211B) and Odor (207). The material shall not impart
odor to chlorinated water such that the threshold odor number exceeds 2. The material shall not
impart taste to chlorinated water such that the taste rating scale exceeds 4.
3.10 Repair kits. An adhesive repair kit shall be provided with the tank. The repair kit shall
contain adhesives and patches sufficient to perform field repair on four 4.pp inch slits in the tank
wall (see 4.5.1.5.2). Containers for adhesives shall be labeled with contents and any appropriate
warnings. Repairs accomplished with the repair kit shall conform to standards specified herein
(see 3.17). In addition, a repair kit in accordance with PD-52255, Type I and Type II shall be
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provided with the tank. Both repair kits shall be contained in a pouch on the side of the tank.
The pouch shall be permanently marked “REPAIR KITS” in 2.00 inch high letters.
3.11 Inflation Bellows. An inflation bellows (if used) shall be provided with the tank to be used
to inflate the tank collar and float (if required). The inflation bellows shall be capable of
producing a minimum of 3 psi per cycle over 10,000 cycles when tested as specified in 4.5.1.8.
3.12 Protective Cover and Float. A protective cover shall be supplied with the tank. It shall be
provided with a method of support, like a float, capable of being attached and removed from the
cover. The cover and float (if used) shall be of fabrics as specified in table I, exclusive of the
requirements of items 1 through 4. The float shall be spherical or pillow shaped and of sufficient
size to preclude condensate or precipitation accumulation on top of the cover.
3.13 Ground Cloth. A Ground Cloth shall be furnished with each tank. The emplaced ground
cloth shall 6.00 inches minimum beyond the edge to the tank when filled to its rated capacity..
The ground cloth shall meet the requirements of the fabric used in the construction of the tank
(see 3.4.5). All exposed edges of the ground cloth shall be sealed.
3.14 Identification Marking. Identification marking of the tank shall provide the information as
shown in figure 2, applicable to the particular tank product, that shall be printed in 0.50 inch
high, minimum, lettering of a contrasting color to the background, on the tank.
3.14.1 Cover. The cover shall be permanently marked “DRINKING WATER ONLY” in
4.00 inch high, uppercase lettering.
3.15 Human Factors. The tank shall conform to the design requirements of ASTM F 1166.
Special emphasis shall be given but not limited to: General Requirements for Labeling (27),
Anthropometry (30), Maintainability (33) and Hazard and Safety (51) sections of ASTM F 1166,
as applicable. The design shall foster effective performance of operating procedures, an
effective personnel safety and health environment, and minimize factors that contribute to
increased operator error. The design shall incorporate protection from toxic, thermal, and other
potential hazards. The design shall also reflect feature characteristics that ensure rapidity, safety,
ease, and economy of use. The equipment shall represent the simplest design consistent with
functional requirements.
3.16 Stability. The filled tank shall be usable on slopes up to 10 percent (10 feet per 100 feet).
When tested in accordance with 4.5.1.19, the tank shall not collapse, creep, or overturn.
3.17 Rework and repair. All rework or repair of seams shall not exceed 5 percent of the
cumulative seam lengths of the tank. Total repair or rework on any seam shall not exceed the
length of 5 percent of the length of that seam. Repair and rework of areas of the tank body fabric
shall be limited to areas of damage of 3.00 inches (length, width or diameter) or less. All rework
and repair procedures must be accomplished before quality conformance inspection and
inspection of packing. The contractor shall make available to the contracting officer and
government representative on site of manufacture a rework and repair procedure for use during
production of the thanks (see 6.2). Any deviation from the procedure shall require the prior
approval of the contracting officer.
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4 VERIFICATION
4.1 Classification of inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified
as follows:
a. First article inspection (see 4.2).
b. Conformance inspection (see 4.3).
4.2 First article inspection. When a first article inspection is required, it shall be performed on
one complete unit. The inspection shall include the examination of 4.4 and the testing of 5.5.
4.3 Conformance inspection. Conformance inspection shall include the examination of 4.4.
4.4 Examination. Each repair kit shall be physically examined for compliance with the
requirements specified in section 3.1 through 3.17. Any redesign or modification to comply with
specified requirements, shall receive particular attention for adequacy and suitability. This
element of inspecting shall encompass all examinations of performance, safety, human
engineering, and dimensional requirements. Non-compliance with any specified requirement, or
the presence of one or more defects shall constitute cause for rejection.
Table IV. Test schedule.
FirstArticle
Quality
conformance
Test
Test
Paragraph
Requirement
Paragraph
Individual
Sample
X
X
X
X
X
X
-
X
X
X
X
X
X
-
X
-
-
-
-
-
-
X
-
-
-
-
X
-
-
-
-
-
X
X
-
-
X
X
X
Tank and accessories
Weight & dimension.
Air-leakage (if inflatable components
are used).
Low temperature.
Taste and odor.
High temperature.
Water storage.
Initial water storage.
Handle pull test.
Internal inspection.
Inflation bellows.
Storage/carrying valise.
Stability.
Adhesive repair.
4.5.1.1
4.5.1.2
4.5.1.3
4.5.1.20
4.5.1.4
4.5.1.5
4.5.1.5.1
4.5.1.6
4.5.1.7
4.5.1.8
4.5.1.7
4.5.1.9
4.5.1.19
3.7.3.8
3.1
3.6
3.9.1
3.6
3.1
Table II
3.11
3.1
3.16
3.10
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5 PACKAGING
5.1 Packaging. For acquisition purposes, the packaging requirements shall be as specified in
the contract order (see 6.2). When actual packaging of the material is to be performed by DoD
personnel, theses personnel need to contact the responsible packaging activity to ascertain
requisite packaging requirements. Packaging requirements are maintained by the Inventor
Control Point’s packaging activity within the Military Department or Defense Agency, or within
the Military Department’s System Command. Packaging data retrieval is available from the
managing Military Department’s or Defense Agency’s automated packaging files, CD-ROM
products, or by contacting the responsible packaging activity.
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 kit is intended for use in making permanent repairs on the Inland
Petroleum Distribution System (IPDS) 6-inch, lightweight, collapsible hose-line. The hose
clamps shall be used to crimp pressurized hose on both sides of a damaged section and enable
the repair crew to cut the damaged section out and install hose couplings or repair assemblies
contained in the kit, as required, to effect a repair with minimum time and effort.
6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents will specify the following:
a. Title, number, and date of this specification
b. Issue of DoDISS to be cited in the solicitation, and if required, the specific issue of
individual documents referenced (see 2.2)
c. When first article equipment is not required or time frame for submission of first
article (see 3.4)
d. Packaging requirements (see 5.1)
6.3 First article inspection. The contracting officer should include specific instructions in
acquisition documents regarding arrangements for examinations, tests, and approval of the first
article test results and disposition of the first article.
6.4 Data Requirements. The contracting officer should include requirements for such data as
technical publications, instructional materials, illustrated parts lists, and contractors maintenance
and operation manuals to be furnished with each repair kit.
6.5 Documents. The documents listed below are cited as reference information only. They
provide examples of equipment that has been found to be acceptable in the past. There is,
however, no guarantee that this design will meet all the requirements. Contractors may use this
design or provide a design of their own that must meet the performance requirements specified
herein.
TA13226E1581 - Repair Kit, 6 inch Hose Line
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6.6 Definitions.
6.6.1 Dissimilar metals. For its purpose, this document considers metals dissimilar when
two specimens in contact with each other promote accelerated galvanic corrosion (see 3.2.3.1).
6.6.2 Recovered materials. For the purpose of this document, recovered materials are those
materials that have been collected from solid wasted and reprocessed to become a source of raw
materials, as distinguished from virgin raw materials (see 3.2.2).
6.7 Subject term (key word) listing.
Fuel, diesel
Fuel, aviation
Clamps, hose
Custodian: Civilian Coordinating Agency:
Army – TA GSA-FSS
Air Force – 99
Review activities: Preparing activity:
Army – MD Army - TA
Air Force – 84
DLA – CS
User activity:
Navy – MD, YD Project 4320
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INDUSTRY DISTRIBUTION LIST
(Each company gets one copy of the document)
Project Number: 4610-
Document Number: MIL-PRF-XXXXX
Project Title: REPAIR KIT, 6-INCH HOSE-LINE
Victaulic Co. of Americal Darling Industries Inc./Durodyne Inc.
4901 Kesslerville Rd. P. O. Box 11740
P. O. Box 31 Tucson, AZ 85734-1740
Easton, PA 18044-0031
Dresser Industries Inc.
Hydrasearch Co. Inc Dresser Mfg. Div.
100 Log Canoe Cir. 41 Fisher Ave.
Stevensville, MD 21666 Bradford, PA 16701-1649
Keco Industries Inc. Beta Systems Inc.
7375 Industrial Rd. 1209 Freeway Dr.
Florence, KY 41042-2911 P. O. Box 1737
Reidsville, NC 27320-7109
DOES NOT CONSTITUTE PART OF DOCUMENTATION
AMSC N/A FSC 4610
Distribution Statement A. Approved for public release, distribution is unlimited.
MIL-T-53013A (ME)
NOTICE 1
PROPOSED
MILITARY SPECIFICATION
REPAIR KIT, 6-INCH HOSE-LINE
Military Specification MIL-R-54013A, Dated 9 September 1982 is hereby canceled.
MIL-PRF-53013B, Repair Kit, 6-Inch Hose-Line will be used for future procurements of this
item.
Custodian: Civilian Coordinating Agency:
Army – TA GSA-FSS
Air Force – 99
Review activities: Preparing activity:
Army – MD Army - TA
Air Force – 84
DLA – CS
User activity:
Navy – MD, YD Project 4320
NOTICE OF
CANCELLATION

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MIL-PRF-53048D

  • 1. NOTE: This draft, dated 15 April, 1997, prepared by the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Mobility Technology Center, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5843, has not been approved and is subject to modification. DO NOT USE FOR ACQUISITION PURPOSES. AMSC N/A FSC 5430 Distribution Statement A. Approved for public release, distribution is unlimited. Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: U.S. Army Tank- Automotive and Armaments Command, Mobility Technology Center, ATTN: AMSTA- RBWH, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5843 by using Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document of by letter. Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: U.S. Army Tank- Automotive and Armaments Command, Mobility Technology Center, ATTN: AMSTA- RBWH, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5843 by using Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document of by letter. MIL-PRF-53048D PROPOSED SUPERSEDING MIL-T-53048C 29 October 1991 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION TANK, FABRIC, COLLAPSIBLE; SELF-SUPPORTING, OPEN TOP, WATER STORAGE, 3000 GALLONS This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense. 1 SCOPE 1.1 Scope. This specification covers fabric, collapsible, air column self-supporting, 3000 gallon tanks for storage of potable water. 2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 of this specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification, whether or not they are listed. 2.2 Government documents. 2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards, and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those listed in the issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DoDISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the solicitation (see 6.2). INCH-POUND INCH-POUND
  • 2. MIL-PRF-53048D 2 SPECIFICATIONS FEDERAL A-A-000A213 - Coupling Halves, Quick-Disconnect Cam-Locking Type PD-52255 - Repair Kit and Repair Kit Components for Collapsible Fabric Tanks, Drums, and Boats (Unless otherwise indicated, copies of federal and military specifications, standards, and handbooks are available from the Standardization Documents Order Desk, Building 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.) 2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings, and publications. The following other Government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues are those cited in the solicitation. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) 21 CFR - Food and Drugs, Parts 170-199 (The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and the Federal Register (FR) are for sale on a subscription basis by the Superintendent of Documents, U. S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.) 2.3 Non-Government publications. The following document(s) form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of the documents which are DoD adopted are those listed in the issue of the DoDISS cited in the solicitation. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of documents not listed in the DoDISS are the issues of the documents cited in the solicitation (see 6.2). AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEXTILE CHEMISTS AND COLORISTS AATCC 111 - Weather Resistance of Textiles: Sunshine Arc Lamp Exposure with wetting. (Application for copies should be addressed to the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.) AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION, INC (APHA) Standard Methods for The Examination of Water and Waste Water Part 207 - Odor Part 211B - Taste (Application for copies should be addressed to the American Public Health Association, Inc., 1015 18th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036.) AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM) ASTM D 413 - Standard Test Methods for Rubber Property – Adhesion to Flexible Substrate ASTM D 471 - Standard Test Method for Rubber Property – Effect of Liquids
  • 3. MIL-PRF-53048D 3 ASTM D 751 - Standard Test Methods for Coated Fabrics ASTM D 1149 - Standard Test Method for Rubber Deterioration-Surface Ozone Cracking in a Chamber ASTM D 1171 - Standard Test Method for Rubber Deterioration – Surface Ozone Cracking Outdoors or Chamber (Triangular Specimens) ASTM D 2565 - Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc – Type Light-Exposure Apparatus With and Without Water for Exposure of Plastics. ASTM F 1166 - Standard Practice for Human Engineering Design for Marine Systems, Equipment and Facilities (Application for copies should be addressed to the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.) NATIONAL SANITATION FOUNDATION (NSF) Standard 61 - Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects (Application for copies should be addressed to the National Sanitation Foundation, 3475 Plymouth Rd., P. O. Box 1468, Ann Arbor, MI 48106.) 2.4 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the test of this document and the references cited herein, the test of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. 3 REQUIREMENTS. 3.1 Description. The tank shall be an open-top, storage container capable of holding and dispensing 3000 gallons of potable water. The upper portion of the tank shall have a circular collar or lip, to prevent spillage, filled with either air or a buoyant material such as Styrofoam or kapok. If air is used, an inflation bellows shall be provided with the tank. A closely fitted protective cover for the tank shall be provided. The cover shall fasten to the tank securely by plastic toggles and loops, and shall be supported, to prevent the accumulation of precipitation. The tank shall be equipped with one male and one female standard, quick-disconnect fitting as specified in 3.5.3. The fittings shall be located near the bottom of the tank so that the fittings are accessible when the tank is filled to rated capacity. A reinforcing pad shall be bonded to the tank surrounding the fitting connections to support the fitting to the tank fabric. A fabric valise shall be provided for carrying the tank and accessories. The valise may be the cover or ground cloth that is fitted with handles and closures, with folding instructions for use as the valise. No part of the tank interior or cover shall have a detrimental effect on potable water. The tank, cover, ground cloth, fittings, and valise shall approximate either a matte sand or flat black color (see 6.2). 3.2 First article. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection in accordance with 4.2. 3.3 Process data. The contractor shall establish a description of materials and inspection procedures, which will be used to ensure that each production tank duplicates the first article.
  • 4. MIL-PRF-53048D 4 Subsequent changes in materials, coated fabric, components, procedures, or sources of supply from those initially selected shall be subject to the approval of the contracting officer (see 6.3 and 6.6) and shall require that examination and testing be performed as referenced in 3.2. 3.4 Materials. Tanks shall be produced from materials that meet or exceed the requirements of tables I through III. However, conformance to these requirements shall not be construed as justification for failure to meet other requirements of this specification. The finished fabric tank shall contain no materials or substances that might leach out or deteriorate and cause the water to become non-potable. Materials shall have no adverse effect on the health of personnel when used for intended purposes. All surfaces that come in contact with potable water shall be in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 21 – Food and Drugs, Part 177, less sections 177.1020 through 177.1050 and 177.1480 or shall be tested or listed as approved for use with potable water by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), Underwriters Laboratory, or the Safe Water Additives Institute in accordance with NSF Standard 61. 3.4.1 Deterioration, prevention and control. The tanks shall be fabricated from compatible materials, inherently corrosion resistant or treated to provide protection against the various forms of corrosion and deterioration to which the material is susceptible. 3.4.1.1 Dissimilar metals. Dissimilar metals (see 6.5.1) shall not be used in intimate contact with each other unless protected against galvanic corrosion. 3.4.2 Identification of materials and finishes. The contractor shall identify the specific materials, material finishes and treatments for use with components and sub-components, and shall make this information available upon request to the contracting officer or his designated representative. 3.4.3 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered, (see 6.5.2), or environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible provided that the material meets or exceeds operational and maintenance requirements, and promotes economically advantageous life cycle costs. Used, rebuilt, or re-manufactured components, pieces, and parts shall not be incorporated in the panel sets (see 3.4.3). 3.4.4 Base Fabric. The cloth of the coated fabric shall be high-tenacity, and heat and light resistant. The cloth shall be free of any imperfection affecting strength, coating adhesion, coating thickness, or leakage. 3.4.5 Coated Fabric. The coated fabric shall be free from blisters (see 6.5.3), holidays (see 6.5.4), or pinholes (see 6.5.5) and shall show no sign of coating delamination. The coated fabric shall meet or exceed the requirements of table I. 3.5 Tank Construction. The tank shall be fabricated from coated fabric as specified herein. The configuration of the tank and the location of the fittings and handles shall be as shown in figure 1. Seams shall not coincide with tank fittings. Coated fabric panels may be spliced together; however, all splices shall be located on the bottom of the tank. All splices shall conform to requirements for seams as specified in 3.5.1. Splices in adjacent panels shall not coincide. On both the interior and exterior of the tank, all coated fabric, edges of seams, fabric
  • 5. MIL-PRF-53048D 5 flanges of fittings, and splices shall be covered with a coating compound barrier to a thickness of not less than 10 mils. All tank fittings shall be located a minimum of 8.00 inches away from any seam or splice. The inflation collar and float (if used) shall be fitted with one inflation and deflation port. These ports shall be labeled with curved double-ended arrows with the words “INFLATION” and “DEFLATION” placed appropriately to indicate operation of the port valves. The inflation collar and float shall be fitted with one pressurized air inflation valve (automotive type) labeled “INFLATION”. These labels shall be stenciled in 1-inch high letters. A coating of talc shall be applied to the tank before being folded for shipment. 3.5.1 Seams. All tank seams including end closures, handle patches, and fabric flanges of fittings shall conform to the requirements of table II. 3.5.1.1 Lap joints and butt joints. Lap joints or butt joints shall be used to fabricate seams between adjacent panels and splices. Lap joints shall have a minimum overlap length of 2.00 inches. Lap joints shall have a coating compound barrier of not less the 10 mils centered over the inner and outer exposed coated fabric edge to prevent wicking through the fabric. Butt joints shall have a 2.00 inch (minimum) wide patch centered over the butted joint on both sides of the coated fabric. 3.5.2 Handles. The handles shall be U-shaped, fabricated from nylon webbing or cloth, and fastened to a coated fabric patch similar to the tank body material. The patch and handle assembly shall be bonded to the tank and located at the side of the tank when filled to its rated capacity. Ten or more handles shall be equally spaced around the tank. A handle shall be placed in the center of the inside floor for suspending the tank inside-out. The bonds between each handle patch assembly and the tank fabric shall conform to the requirements of table II. 3.5.3 Fittings. The tank shall be furnished with one male and one female filler/discharge assembly positioned at ground level and 180 degrees from one another. The male filler/discharge assembly shall be in accordance with A-A-00A213/4 with and A-A-00A213/10 dust cap. The female filler/discharge assembly shall be in accordance with A-A-00A213/8 with an A-A-00A213/11 dust plug. Above each filler/discharge assembly the tank shall be labeled in 0.50 inch black letters “CONNECT FILLER/DISCHARGE HOSE HERE”. 3.5.3.1 Reinforcing pad assembly. A reinforcing pad assembly shall be bonded into the coated fabric to support the filler/discharge assemblies. The bond shall meet the requirements of table III. The filler/discharge assemblies shall be securely attached to the tank, either by adhesive bonding, and/or reinforcing pad assembly, or fasteners or any combination thereof. Fasteners shall be suitable for use with potable water. 3.6 Tank performance. The tank and components shall withstand folded storage at ambient temperatures from –25 to 160 ºF, at any relative humidity without damage or leakage when subsequently filled with water. The tank and components shall be suitable for operational use at ambient temperatures from 34 to 125 ºF. The tank shall not be damaged during service life when exposed to fungi growth or relative humidity up to 100% such as is encountered in tropical climates. The tank shall be suitable for use in continuous contact with rainwater, well water, and ground water. There shall be not leakage or seepage with the tank is filled for 90 days to its rated capacity.
  • 6. MIL-PRF-53048D 6 Table I. Characteristics of coated fabric. Item Test property Requirements Test methods ASTM AATCC Para 1. Weight: (oz/sq.yd) 30 min – 62 max - 2. Tearing strength: (Warp & fill, lb/in, min) 26 D 751 Proc B 4.5.1.10 3. Breaking strength: (Warp & fill, lb/in, min) 175 D 751 4.5.1.10 4. Puncture resistance: (lb, min) 110 D 751 4.5.1.11 5. Weather resistance: After 1500 hr exposure & 5% elongation, warp & fill: Breaking strength retention 80% (min) D 25651 111 option A 6. Low temperature crease resistance (Appearing after unfolding) No cracking. peeling or delamination 4.5.1.12 7. Blocking: Separation to occur within 5 sec 4,5,1,13 8. Coating adhesion: Initial, (lb/in, min) After immersion in water at 160 2 f for the following durations: 14 days, (lb/in, min) 42 days, (lb/in, min) 20 15 12 D 751 D 471 4.5.1.14 9. Ozone resistance No cracks under 7X lens D 1149 4.5.1.21 1 Xenon light, procedure a, inner and outer borosilicate filters, deionized water (68 ±5 °F); 690 minutes light exposure, 30 minutes light and gray, block panel temperature (145 ±5 °F); relative humidity (45 ±5 %). coated fabric specimens shall have exterior coating (outside of tank) facing light.
  • 7. MIL-PRF-53048D 7 Table II. Characteristics of seams. Test property Requirements Test method ASTM Para Breaking strength: Initial, (lb/in, min) Breaking strength 73 ±5 °F After immersion in distilled water at 160 ±2 °F for: 14 days, (lb/in, min) 42 days, (lb/in, min) 175 170 160 D 751 D 471 (15) 4.5.1.15 Dead load shear resistance under 50 lb/in stress at 160 2 °F for 8 hr: 0.1 in slippage (max) 4.5.1.16 Seam peel adhesion: Initial, (lb/in, min) After immersion in water at 160 °F for: 14 days, (lb/in, min) 42 days, (lb/in, min) Handle seams pull test* 20 15 12 135 D 413 machine method D 413 machine method 4.5.1.15 * Applies to seams between handles and tank, and handles and valise. Table III. Characteristics of bonded reinforcing pad. Test property Requirements Test method ASTM Para Reinforcing pad to coated fabric bond strength: Initial, (lb/in, min) Bond strength 73 ±5 °F after immersion in water at 160 ±2 °F for: 14 days, (lb/in, min) 42 days, (lb/in, min) 180 160 150 D 751 D 471 (16) 4.5.1.17 4.5.1.17.1 4.5.1.17.2 Dead load shear resistance under 60 lb/in at 160 ±2 °F for 8 hr: 0.10 in slippage (max) 4.5.1.17.3
  • 8. MIL-PRF-53048D 8 Table III. Characteristics of bonded reinforcing pad - Continued. Test property Requirements Test method ASTM Para Peel adhesion of reinforcing pad to coated fabric: Initial, (lb/in, min) Peel adhesion at 75 5 F after immersion in water at 160 2 F for the following durations: 14 days, (lb/in, min) 42 days, (lb/in, min) 15 11 9 D 571 D 471 (16) 4.5.1.18 3.7 Storage/carrying valise. The tank shall be furnished with a fabric valise. The valise shall be used to carry the tank, inflation bellows, repair kit, protective cover, float, ground cloth, and instructional manual. An encapsulated plastic instruction card, stating set-up and re-packing instructions, shall be attached to the inside of the valise flap. Any breaks in stitching of seams of the valise shall be overstitched not less than 2.00 inches at each break. Stitching shall not be loose. The valise shall have a service and storage life equal to that of the tank. The valise shall be provided with the appropriate amount of handles to permit a four-soldier carry and shall be labeled with “4 SOLDIER CARRY” in 1.00 inch high uppercase letters. The fully loaded valise shall be capable of withstanding being dropped from a height of 60.00 inches onto a hard surface without failure when tested as specified in 4.5.1.9. A failure shall be defined as a rip, tear, split, or break in the fabric or seams of the valise or damage to its contents. The bonds between each handle patch assembly and the valise fabric shall conform to table III requirements. 3.8 Tank weight. The tank, valise, repair kits, cover, float, bellows (if used), and instruction manual shall have a total weight of not more than 135 pounds. The restriction does not include the ground cloth unless it is used as the valise. 3.9 Medical standards. 3.9.1 Taste and odor. The materials of the tank that contact drinking water and the repair kit and cover materials shall conform to APHA Standards and Methods for Examination of Water and Waste Water, parts for Taste (211B) and Odor (207). The material shall not impart odor to chlorinated water such that the threshold odor number exceeds 2. The material shall not impart taste to chlorinated water such that the taste rating scale exceeds 4. 3.10 Repair kits. An adhesive repair kit shall be provided with the tank. The repair kit shall contain adhesives and patches sufficient to perform field repair on four 4.pp inch slits in the tank wall (see 4.5.1.5.2). Containers for adhesives shall be labeled with contents and any appropriate warnings. Repairs accomplished with the repair kit shall conform to standards specified herein (see 3.17). In addition, a repair kit in accordance with PD-52255, Type I and Type II shall be
  • 9. MIL-PRF-53048D 9 provided with the tank. Both repair kits shall be contained in a pouch on the side of the tank. The pouch shall be permanently marked “REPAIR KITS” in 2.00 inch high letters. 3.11 Inflation Bellows. An inflation bellows (if used) shall be provided with the tank to be used to inflate the tank collar and float (if required). The inflation bellows shall be capable of producing a minimum of 3 psi per cycle over 10,000 cycles when tested as specified in 4.5.1.8. 3.12 Protective Cover and Float. A protective cover shall be supplied with the tank. It shall be provided with a method of support, like a float, capable of being attached and removed from the cover. The cover and float (if used) shall be of fabrics as specified in table I, exclusive of the requirements of items 1 through 4. The float shall be spherical or pillow shaped and of sufficient size to preclude condensate or precipitation accumulation on top of the cover. 3.13 Ground Cloth. A Ground Cloth shall be furnished with each tank. The emplaced ground cloth shall 6.00 inches minimum beyond the edge to the tank when filled to its rated capacity.. The ground cloth shall meet the requirements of the fabric used in the construction of the tank (see 3.4.5). All exposed edges of the ground cloth shall be sealed. 3.14 Identification Marking. Identification marking of the tank shall provide the information as shown in figure 2, applicable to the particular tank product, that shall be printed in 0.50 inch high, minimum, lettering of a contrasting color to the background, on the tank. 3.14.1 Cover. The cover shall be permanently marked “DRINKING WATER ONLY” in 4.00 inch high, uppercase lettering. 3.15 Human Factors. The tank shall conform to the design requirements of ASTM F 1166. Special emphasis shall be given but not limited to: General Requirements for Labeling (27), Anthropometry (30), Maintainability (33) and Hazard and Safety (51) sections of ASTM F 1166, as applicable. The design shall foster effective performance of operating procedures, an effective personnel safety and health environment, and minimize factors that contribute to increased operator error. The design shall incorporate protection from toxic, thermal, and other potential hazards. The design shall also reflect feature characteristics that ensure rapidity, safety, ease, and economy of use. The equipment shall represent the simplest design consistent with functional requirements. 3.16 Stability. The filled tank shall be usable on slopes up to 10 percent (10 feet per 100 feet). When tested in accordance with 4.5.1.19, the tank shall not collapse, creep, or overturn. 3.17 Rework and repair. All rework or repair of seams shall not exceed 5 percent of the cumulative seam lengths of the tank. Total repair or rework on any seam shall not exceed the length of 5 percent of the length of that seam. Repair and rework of areas of the tank body fabric shall be limited to areas of damage of 3.00 inches (length, width or diameter) or less. All rework and repair procedures must be accomplished before quality conformance inspection and inspection of packing. The contractor shall make available to the contracting officer and government representative on site of manufacture a rework and repair procedure for use during production of the thanks (see 6.2). Any deviation from the procedure shall require the prior approval of the contracting officer.
  • 10. MIL-PRF-53048D 10 4 VERIFICATION 4.1 Classification of inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as follows: a. First article inspection (see 4.2). b. Conformance inspection (see 4.3). 4.2 First article inspection. When a first article inspection is required, it shall be performed on one complete unit. The inspection shall include the examination of 4.4 and the testing of 5.5. 4.3 Conformance inspection. Conformance inspection shall include the examination of 4.4. 4.4 Examination. Each repair kit shall be physically examined for compliance with the requirements specified in section 3.1 through 3.17. Any redesign or modification to comply with specified requirements, shall receive particular attention for adequacy and suitability. This element of inspecting shall encompass all examinations of performance, safety, human engineering, and dimensional requirements. Non-compliance with any specified requirement, or the presence of one or more defects shall constitute cause for rejection. Table IV. Test schedule. FirstArticle Quality conformance Test Test Paragraph Requirement Paragraph Individual Sample X X X X X X - X X X X X X - X - - - - - - X - - - - X - - - - - X X - - X X X Tank and accessories Weight & dimension. Air-leakage (if inflatable components are used). Low temperature. Taste and odor. High temperature. Water storage. Initial water storage. Handle pull test. Internal inspection. Inflation bellows. Storage/carrying valise. Stability. Adhesive repair. 4.5.1.1 4.5.1.2 4.5.1.3 4.5.1.20 4.5.1.4 4.5.1.5 4.5.1.5.1 4.5.1.6 4.5.1.7 4.5.1.8 4.5.1.7 4.5.1.9 4.5.1.19 3.7.3.8 3.1 3.6 3.9.1 3.6 3.1 Table II 3.11 3.1 3.16 3.10
  • 11. MIL-PRF-53048D 11 5 PACKAGING 5.1 Packaging. For acquisition purposes, the packaging requirements shall be as specified in the contract order (see 6.2). When actual packaging of the material is to be performed by DoD personnel, theses personnel need to contact the responsible packaging activity to ascertain requisite packaging requirements. Packaging requirements are maintained by the Inventor Control Point’s packaging activity within the Military Department or Defense Agency, or within the Military Department’s System Command. Packaging data retrieval is available from the managing Military Department’s or Defense Agency’s automated packaging files, CD-ROM products, or by contacting the responsible packaging activity. 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 kit is intended for use in making permanent repairs on the Inland Petroleum Distribution System (IPDS) 6-inch, lightweight, collapsible hose-line. The hose clamps shall be used to crimp pressurized hose on both sides of a damaged section and enable the repair crew to cut the damaged section out and install hose couplings or repair assemblies contained in the kit, as required, to effect a repair with minimum time and effort. 6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents will specify the following: a. Title, number, and date of this specification b. Issue of DoDISS to be cited in the solicitation, and if required, the specific issue of individual documents referenced (see 2.2) c. When first article equipment is not required or time frame for submission of first article (see 3.4) d. Packaging requirements (see 5.1) 6.3 First article inspection. The contracting officer should include specific instructions in acquisition documents regarding arrangements for examinations, tests, and approval of the first article test results and disposition of the first article. 6.4 Data Requirements. The contracting officer should include requirements for such data as technical publications, instructional materials, illustrated parts lists, and contractors maintenance and operation manuals to be furnished with each repair kit. 6.5 Documents. The documents listed below are cited as reference information only. They provide examples of equipment that has been found to be acceptable in the past. There is, however, no guarantee that this design will meet all the requirements. Contractors may use this design or provide a design of their own that must meet the performance requirements specified herein. TA13226E1581 - Repair Kit, 6 inch Hose Line
  • 12. MIL-PRF-53048D 12 6.6 Definitions. 6.6.1 Dissimilar metals. For its purpose, this document considers metals dissimilar when two specimens in contact with each other promote accelerated galvanic corrosion (see 3.2.3.1). 6.6.2 Recovered materials. For the purpose of this document, recovered materials are those materials that have been collected from solid wasted and reprocessed to become a source of raw materials, as distinguished from virgin raw materials (see 3.2.2). 6.7 Subject term (key word) listing. Fuel, diesel Fuel, aviation Clamps, hose Custodian: Civilian Coordinating Agency: Army – TA GSA-FSS Air Force – 99 Review activities: Preparing activity: Army – MD Army - TA Air Force – 84 DLA – CS User activity: Navy – MD, YD Project 4320
  • 14. INDUSTRY DISTRIBUTION LIST (Each company gets one copy of the document) Project Number: 4610- Document Number: MIL-PRF-XXXXX Project Title: REPAIR KIT, 6-INCH HOSE-LINE Victaulic Co. of Americal Darling Industries Inc./Durodyne Inc. 4901 Kesslerville Rd. P. O. Box 11740 P. O. Box 31 Tucson, AZ 85734-1740 Easton, PA 18044-0031 Dresser Industries Inc. Hydrasearch Co. Inc Dresser Mfg. Div. 100 Log Canoe Cir. 41 Fisher Ave. Stevensville, MD 21666 Bradford, PA 16701-1649 Keco Industries Inc. Beta Systems Inc. 7375 Industrial Rd. 1209 Freeway Dr. Florence, KY 41042-2911 P. O. Box 1737 Reidsville, NC 27320-7109 DOES NOT CONSTITUTE PART OF DOCUMENTATION
  • 15. AMSC N/A FSC 4610 Distribution Statement A. Approved for public release, distribution is unlimited. MIL-T-53013A (ME) NOTICE 1 PROPOSED MILITARY SPECIFICATION REPAIR KIT, 6-INCH HOSE-LINE Military Specification MIL-R-54013A, Dated 9 September 1982 is hereby canceled. MIL-PRF-53013B, Repair Kit, 6-Inch Hose-Line will be used for future procurements of this item. Custodian: Civilian Coordinating Agency: Army – TA GSA-FSS Air Force – 99 Review activities: Preparing activity: Army – MD Army - TA Air Force – 84 DLA – CS User activity: Navy – MD, YD Project 4320 NOTICE OF CANCELLATION