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)

4.4.2.5 Classification of defects. All dimensional characteristics are considered defective when out of

tolerance. The classification of defects for pallets shall be as follows:

Critical

1. Length, width, and lip dimensions out of tolerance.

2. Skin not bonded/delamination .

3. Pallet not processed in accordance with approved process specification.

4. Failed lift test.

5. Exceeds shear tie gap test.

6. Flatness out of tolerance.

Major

1. Lock notches out of tolerance.

2. Tie down ring and corner bracket fastening device not coated with wet primer when

installed.

3. Tie down ring missing.

4. Tie down ring mounting hardware loose.

5. Rivet missing.

6. Wrong rivets.

7. Wrong skin material.

8. Parts not plated in accordance with drawing.

9. Part not marked in accordance with MIL-STD-130.

10. Thickness exceeds tolerance.

11. Tie down ring and corner bracket fastening devices not coated as specified after

installation.