MIL-T-52864-SUP Trucks, Lift, Fork: Diesel-Engine-Driven, Pneumatic-Tired, 10,000, 15,000 and 20,000 Pound Capacity; General Specification for No S/S DocumentThis specification covers the general requirements for diesel-engine-driven pneumatic-tired depot forklift trucks used for handling cargo in and around warehouses, loading platform, and docks.

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MIL-T-52864D

4.5.2.2.15 Underclearance. The forklift shall be tested in accordance with 3.24.10. Nonconformance to 3.24.10 shall constitute failure of this test.

4.5.2.2.16 Drift. Demonstrate the truck in accordance with test method no. 7. Nonconformance to 3.24.11 shall constitute failure of this test.

4.5.2.2.17 Stability. Conduct "forward stacking", "forward travel", "lateral stacking" and "lateral travel" tilting platform tests in accordance with ASME B 56.1. Nonconformance to 3.4.12 shall constitute failure of this test.

4.5.2.2.18 Truck operations. Demonstrate the truck in accordance with

test method no. 8. Nonconformance to 3.24.13 shall constitute failure of this test.

4.5.2.2.19 Noise level test. Noise levels shall be measured in accordance with MIL-STD-1474, requirements and reported in the format indicated by MIL- STD-1474 figure 7. As a minimum: noise levels shall be measured when equipment is operating under full load. The noise level at the typical operating position shall be provided as dB(A) level. Failure to comply with MIL-STD-1474 provisions shall constitute failure of this test.

4.5.2.2.20 Tire loading. Determine the weight supported by the steer (trail) wheels with and without a rated load on the forks by driving the wheels onto a platform scale or utilizing two axle scales. Determine the weight supported by drive (load) wheels in the same manner as the steer wheels. Nonconformance to 3.28 shall be cause for rejection.

4.5.2.2.21 Electromagnetic radiation. Test the truck in accordance with SAE J551. As a minimum, the electromagnetic radiation report shall include results of all testing and a list of components used to reduce the electromagnetic radiation. Nonconformance to 3.29 shall constitute failure of this test.

4.5.2.2.22 Maintenance operations. Perform the maintenance operations as listed in 3.33.1. Nonconformance shall constitute failure of this test.

4.5.2.2.23 Inspection of transportability.

4.5.2.2.23.1 First article inspection of transportability.

4.5.2.2.23.1.1 Examination. The first article shall be examined for the defects listed in 4.5.2.2.23.2.1. The presence of one or more defects shall be cause for rejection. Any defect(s) shall be corrected and the first article

re-examined.

4.5.2.2.23.1.2 Tests. The first article shall be tested as follows:

4.5.2.2.23.1.2.1 Tiedown provisions test. The tiedown provisions shall be tested in accordance with MIL-STD-209 to prove conformance to 3.32.1. Inability to meet the requirements of 3.32.1 shall constitute failure of this test.