MIL-PRF-12048E
bottom and the two edges along the width of the bottom. For edgewise drops, the striking edge
of kit shall be parallel with the dropping surface at the instant of release and the kit's center of
gravity shall be directly above the striking edge of container at instant of release. Drop tests shall
be conducted at -32 ±3°C and 49 ±3°C. The kit temperature shall be at the specified ambient
temperature prior to the drop tests. The kit shall be subjected to a total of four drops for each
temperature specified. All drops shall be made so that the test kit falls freely through the distance
of 1 meter. Upon completion of the drop test at each temperature, the kit shall be examined for
damage to the container and each component and accessory. Any permanent deformation, cracks,
or damaged items from any cause shall also constitute failure of this test. Any items previously
restrained that have detached from its storage compartment shall also constitute failure of this
test.
5. PACKAGING.
5.1 Packaging. For acquisition purposes, the packaging requirements shall be as specified in
the contract or order (see 6.2). When actual packaging of materiel is to be performed by DoD
personnel, these personnel need to contact the responsible packaging activity to ascertain requisite
packaging requirements. Packaging requirements are maintained by Inventory Control Point's
packaging activity within the Military Department or Defense Agency, or within the Military
Department's System Command. Packaging data retrieval is available from managing Military
Department's or Defense Agency's automated packaging files, CD-ROM products, or by
contacting the responsible packaging activity.
6. NOTES
(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature which may be helpful, but
is not mandatory.)
6.1 Intended use. The kit is intended for use in the field to perform quality surveillance tests on
fuel used in ground equipment. The kit covered by this performance specification is military
unique because the tests are performed in a field setting with temperatures ranging from -33° C to
63° C. Commercial equipment is not designed to withstand these harsh environmental conditions.
6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents will specify the following:
a. Title, number, and date of this publication.
b. Issue of DoDISS to be cited in the solicitation, and if required, the specific issue of
individual documents referenced (see 2.2.1 and 2.3).
c. When first article is required (see 3.2).
d. When government-furnished property is to be supplied (see 3.3.2).
e. For Army procurements, when the use of MIL-C-46168 is mandated (see 3.9).
f. Packaging requirements (see 5.1).
6.3 First article inspection. When a first article inspection is required, the item should be a first
article production kit. The first article should consist of one complete test kit. The contracting
officer should include specific instructions in acquisition documents regarding arrangements for
examinations, tests, and approval of the first article test results and disposition of the first article.
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