MIL-DTL-6458G
4.5.7 Sand and Dust test. The first article sample chain assembly shall be subjected to
the sand and dust test in accordance with MIL-STD-810 Method 510.5 (Procedure I Blowing
dust). The Air Velocity shall be at least 8.9 m/s to simulate desert-like conditions. After
completion of the test, the chain assembly shall show no evidence of rust or corrosion as
specified in 3.6.3.
4.5.8. Testing sequence. Accomplish all the tests in the sequence as shown from 4.5.2
through 4.5.7. Complete the testing with a final proof load test (see 4.5.2) if there is any
evidence of corrosion in the testing done in either 4.5.5, 4.5.6 or 4.5.7.
5. PACKAGING
5.1 Packaging. For acquisition purposes, the packaging requirements shall be as
specified in the contract or acquisition order (see 6.2). When packaging of material is to be
performed by DoD or in-house contractor personnel, these personnel need to contact the
responsible packaging activity to ascertain packaging requirements. Packaging requirements are
maintained by the Inventory Control Point's packaging activities within the Military Service or
Defense Agency or within the military service'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 contracting 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 chain assemblies covered by this specification are to be used in
conjunction with MIL-DTL-25959 cargo tie down tensioners for securing vehicles and
equipment in cargo type aircraft during flight and for mooring aircraft if done in accordance with
an approved maintenance manual.
6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the following:
a.
Title, number, and date of this specification.
b.
Type of chain assembly required (see 1.2).
c.
The specific issue of individual documents referenced (see 2.2.1 and 2.3), if required.
d.
When first article is required (see 3.1).
e.
When periodic sampling tests are required (see 4.4).
f.
Packaging required (see 5.1).
6.3 Subject term (key word) listing.
2 dimensional data matrix
coupling link
hook
machine-readable information (MRI)
steel alloy
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