MIL-T-83809(84)
Truck marking.. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), markings on trucks shall be black, color
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number 37038 of FED-STD-595. Characters shall be block type capitals and Arabic numerals. Location,
information, and character size shall be as follows:
Character Size
Location
In Inches
Information
Example
-
On each side and rear
Agency
1 1/2
US Air Force
Registration
10D315
On each side and rear
1 1/2
Number
2
Capacity
3000 POUNDS
On each side of mast
2
NO RIDERS
On each side of mast
Safety
. All forklifts furnished under this specification shall be physically and mechani-
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ally identical to the first article that is approved by the Government, except that product improvements
incorporated in the contractor's product lines are permitted at no cost to the Government subject to the
following:
(a) Physical and performance characteristics defined herein have not been infringed.
(b) New components involving Government selected repair parts are directly interchangeable
with the superseded component or part.
(c) The Government is notified of all changes and alterations a minimum of 30 days in
advance of production commitment dates, and production effectivity, by serial number and
date, has been identified.
(d) Appropriate changes are issued to the Government validating operating, maintenance, and
parts manuals.
ial tools. Any special tools (tools that are peculiar to this truck) that are needed to perform
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scheduled or unscheduled maintenance shall be provided by the contractor. One set of special tools shall
be supplied with each truck.
orkmanship. Defective components or parts and assemblies which have been repaired or
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modified to overcome deficiencies shall not be furnished. Welded, bolted or riveted construction utilized
shall be in accordance with the highest standards of the industry.
4.
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS
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Responsibility for inspection . Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the
contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except
as otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor may use his own or any other
facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless disapproved
by the Government. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the
specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure supplies and services conform to
prescribed requirements.
Responsibility for co mpliance. All items must meet all requirements of sections 3 and 5. The
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inspection set forth in this specification shall become a part of the contractor's overall inspection system
or quality program. The absence of any inspection requirements in the specification shall not relieve the
contractor of the responsibility of assuring that all products or supplies submitted to the Government for
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