EPallets, cargo, aircraft, covered by this specification have a capacity of 10,000 pounds and 5,000 pounds.

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MIL-DTL-27443F (USAF)

3.7.3 Curing the assembled parts. The pallet assembly shall be cured in accordance with the adhesive

manufacturer's instruction sheet.

3.9

Finishes and protective coatings. The finishes and protective coatings shall be as specified by

the applicable drawings (see 4.5.1).

3.10 Identification of product. Equipment, assemblies, and parts shall be marked for identification in

accordance with MIL-STD-130. Each pallet shall have "Property of US Air Force" centered and

stenciled in 1.00-inch high letters on the top of the locking lips on each long (108 inches for HCU-6/E

and 88 inches for HCU-12/E) rail. The markings shall be made with manufacturers standard

commercial paint closest to color number 17038 of FED-STD-595 (see 4.5.1).

3.10.1 Identification plate. Two identification plates which conform to A-A-50271 and are marked in

accordance with MIL-STD-130 shall be attached to the pallet (see 4.5.1). The identification plates

shall be of a size and shape consistent with the information required thereon. One plate shall be located

above the locking lips on a long rail; the other shall be located above the locking lips on a short rail. The

identification plates shall contain the following information:

MANUFACTURER'S FEDERAL SUPPLY CODE

MANUFACTURER'S SERIAL NUMBER

CONTRACT NUMBER

DATE OF MANUFACTURE

3.10.2 Bar code. The maintenance facility shall furnish and affix 2 bar codes to each pallet (see 4.5.1).

One bar code shall be located on one corner of the pallet above the locking lips on a long rail; the other

shall be located above the locking lips on the short rail located diagonal to the first bar code. The bar

codes shall be an aluminum plate or a weather and fade resistant decal. The bar codes shall use code

39 format, shall be at least 0.625" tall, and shall have no less than 6 characters. At time of contract

award, supplier shall furnish sequential serial numbers to equal quantities in releases against contract.

These sequential serial numbers will be different for each pallet. Also, the supplier shall assign lot

numbers. The serial numbers and lot number shall be approved by WR-ALC/LESVG prior to delivery.

3.11 Painting and marking. Each pallet shall have: "Property of U. S. Air Force - Return to the nearest

Air Force Base", stenciled in 1 inch high block letters on the locking lips on both long rails (see 4.5.1).

Clean surface with an industrial cleaner (e.g. Skykleen 1000 or equivalent). The markings shall be

made with the manufacturers standard commercial paint closest to color number 17038 of FED-STD-

595.