MIL-DTL-70951A (AR)
b. Damage to exterior container which is the result of improper interior packaging,
blocking, or bracing.
c. Structural damage to the exterior of container which would result in either spilling of
contents or failure of the container in subsequent handling.
d. Evidence of substantial amount of shifting of the contents that would create conditions
likely to cause damage during shipment, storage, and reshipment of container.
3.7 Workmanship. The requirements for workmanship are as follows:
3.7.1 Pallets. The pallets shall be regular, smooth, free from wrinkles, cracks, rough
spots, burrs, sharp edges and any other defect that might affect the serviceability, durability and
safety of the pallets. Weld splatter is permissible on non-load bearing surfaces provided it is
firmly attached.
3.7.2 Paint coating. The painted surfaces of the pallets shall comply with the
requirements of TT-C-490, applicable drawings and with instructions specified in MIL-STD-
171.
The finished coat shall cover all the required surfaces and be continuous. Paint runs are
permissible provided they are not more than 3 inches in length, solid, and free from cracks and
blisters. Excess thickness is acceptable in areas where multiple passes of the paint gun are
required to obtain total coverage. Paint chips which expose primer or bare metal are acceptable
provided they are not more than 0.25 inches in diameter and no more than two such paint chips
on a pallet. Scratches which expose primer or bare metal are permissible provided they are no
more than 1.5 inches in length and no more than 10 inches total on a pallet. Bare metal on
contact surfaces of bottom of skids and in areas inaccessible to paint is permissible.
3.7.3 Parts. All parts shall be free of chips, dirt, grease, rust and foreign material. The
cleaning method used shall not be injurious to any of the parts nor shall any of the parts be
contaminated by the cleaning agents used.
3.7.4 Protective coating thickness. The components and assemblies shall comply with all
requirements specified on drawing 12552040.
3.8 Salt spray test for painted base and cover assemblies. When tested as specified in
4.4.5, the painted base and cover assemblies shall be examined immediately after removal from
the test and show no more than a trace of rusting per ASTM D 610, and no blister larger than one
millimeter in diameter.
3.9 Salt spray test for latch-rod assembly. The painted latch-rod assembly shall show
neither corrosion products of zinc nor basis metal corrosion products at the end of the 96 hours
when tested by continuous exposure to salt spray in accordance with 4.4.6.
3.10 Latch handle pull test. The force required to release the latch handle from its
locking position shall be 20 +/- 5 lbs when determined in accordance with 4.4.7.
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