MIL-DTL-2427 Box, Ammunition Packing: Wood, NailedThis specification covers three types and nine classes of basic box designs having two exterior vertical cleats on each end as shown in figure 1. Also, it covers the closing and strapping requirements for filled boxes \(see Appendix A\), and prescribe the criteria to be utilized to determine the serviceability of Government furnished boxes \(see Appendix B\). The box may or may not have hinge and hasp hardware, rope handles and double end construction.

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MIL-DTL-2427H (AR)

APPENDIX B

Table VI. Type III - End opening with two rope handles

Class 1

With carriage bolt hardware, with two

cover cleats and double end construction.

See Figure 9.

Grade A

Preservative treated boxes for the

unrestricted shipment, storage and handling

of ammunition or explosive ammunition

components.

Grade C

Boxes primarily for interplant shipment

and for storage and handling under

controlled conditions or ammunition or

explosive ammunition components

B2 REQUIREMENTS

B2.1 Workmanship. Boxes shall be free of imperfections which may affect their

utility. In addition, the boxes shall be free of excessive splinters, metal projections, or

sharp edges which may cause injury when manually handled (see B 4.2)

B3 VERIFICATION

B3.1 Lot formation. The term "lot" as used throughout this specification refers to

an inspection lot, which is defined as an essentially homogeneous collection of units of

product from which a representative sample is drawn and inspected to determine

conformance of the lot with applicable requirements. Inspection lots shall comply with

MIL-STD-1916.

B3.2 Examination. Inspection for critical defects, (and major defects, when so

specified) shall be 100 percent. Sampling plans and procedures for major and minor

defects shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-1916.

B3.2.1 Assembly (see applicable drawing)

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