MIL-PRF-51028C
3.5 Test kit loading diagram. A diagram shall be provided to identify equipment placement in
the case. The loading diagram shall be permanently affixed to the inside of the kit's cover to
easily identify storage locations. The loading diagram shall be legible for the life of the kit.
3.6 Environmental requirements.
3.6.1 Climatic. The kit shall be capable of performing in any ambient temperature from -25 °C
to 50 °C. When placed in storage, the test kit shall not be damaged in any ambient temperature
from -33 °C to 63 °C (see 4.5.2).
3.6.2 Fungus Resistance. Components susceptible to fungus and moisture damage shall be
coated for protection.
3.6.3 Water resistance. The case shall not allow any water leakage.
3.6.4 Transportability. The kit shall be capable of withstanding the vibration stress and shock
encountered when transported by all modes of transportation.
3.7 Personnel environment.
3.7.1 Human factors. Compartment access and grasp areas shall reflect compatibility with the
Clothing and Personal Equipment (C/PE) of personnel using and maintaining the kit, under the
environmental conditions specified herein. Grasp areas shall be located to provide easy
accessibility, and shall not interfere with installation, removal, operation, or maintenance.
3.7.2 Safety. Adequate safe-guards shall be incorporated into the kit and its components so
that personnel shall not be exposed to concentrations of toxic or corrosive substances. Except
where functionally required, exposed surfaces shall be free from burrs, sharp edges and corners,
or other features that present a personnel safety hazard; or shall be shielded against contact.
3.8 Treatment and painting. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), the case shall be cleaned,
treated, and painted in accordance with the manufacturer's standard commercial practice and
MIL-C-46168 shall be used as a guide for coating. The color shall be Army green #383, color
#34094 of FED-STD-595.
3.9 Labeling. Labels, legends, placards, signs, markings, or a combination of these shall be
provided for personnel to identify, interpret, follow procedures, and to avoid hazards. Label
characteristics shall be consistent with the accuracy of identification required, time available for
recognition and appropriate response, distance at which the labels must be read, and with label
design within and between units. Labels shall be permanent, clear, distinct; and have a high
contrast, foreground to background. The weight shall be shown on a durable, corrosion resistant
plate permanently affixed to the exterior of the case. Guidance on marking may be found in MIL-
HDBK-759. The plate shall be legible for the life of the kit.
3.9.1 Identification markings. The kit shall be identified to include item nomenclature, NSN,
manufacturer's part number, manufacturer's date, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE)
code, contract number and serial number, following criteria prescribed in MIL-STD-130.
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