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3.7.4 Metal end coating. Metal ends shall be coated on the outside surface in accordance with
MIL-P-19602, and Class 2 of MIL-E-19603. A finishing varnish complying with Class 2 of
MIL-V-21064 may be applied if desired. Alternately, Class 1 instead of Class 2 of MIL-E-
19603 may be used if finishing varnish, Class 2 of MIL-V-21064 is used. Alternately, the
outside surface may be coated with finish number 20.5 of MIL-STD-171. Either coating shall be
continuous and uniform. The color of the coating shall be IAW FED-STD-595/27038, Black.
3.7.5 Metal end corrosion resistance. The coated ends shall be free of rust, undercutting,
blistering and other defects to the extent specified in MIL-E-19603 when subject to 5% salt fog
for 96 hours.
3.7.6 Domed metal ends. Metal ends specified with domed shall be as depicted in detail
drawings. PA167/PA153 120mm tubes and PA175/189/other 60mm tubes shall have domed
metal ends below flush as indicated in detail drawings, all other domed metal ends shall be
within flush to 1/32 inch below the outer crimped edge.
3.7.7 Metal end workmanship. After crimping (if applicable), it shall be visually verified that the
metal ends are smooth, without gathering of metal or paper at the edge of the crimp, and no
waterproof layer shall be cut by the crimping operation. Completed metal ends shall be free of
cracks, splits, scratches, or pinholes in the metal or the coating, including the embossed areas.
Markings and embossing shall be neat and legible.
3.8 Chipboard spacers.
3.8.1 Chipboard spacer construction. Spacers shall be built up to the required thickness from
chipboard complying with A-A-1507, using adhesives complying with MIL-A-13374 or ASTM-
D-4317. Chipboard spacers shall be securely adhered to the inner surface of flush panel metal
ends using an adhesive that complies with drawing 12987995. (See 6.4)
3.8.2 Chipboard spacer drop test resistance. The spacer shall not dislodge when the container is
subjected to drop testing.
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