1、MIL-I-LLISbL 33 7997706 0298573 2 m y $374 MIL-1-14961 (MU) i7 February i969 SUPERSEDING MIL-I-10557B (MU) 30 November 1964 MIL-C-60374 . 30 March 1966 MIL-C-60372 16 March 1966 MILITARY SPECIFICATION INCREMENTS, PROPELLANT MlAl, M2A1, M3A1, M181 and XM182 (MADE FROM PROPELLANTt M8) 1. SCOPE 9 1.1 S
2、cope. -This specification covers- five propeilant increments made from M8 propellant for use in mortar ammunition. of the following designations: 1.2 Classification.-The propellant increments shall be -. UA1 For use in 81MM Mortars, M1 and M29, w/Cartridges, HE, M43A1 and M43AlB1. 2A1 M3A1. M181 XM1
3、82 For use in 81MM Mortars, M1 and M29, w/Cartridges, HE, M56 and M56E1; Illuminatingr M301A1 and M301A2; Smoke, M57 and M57E1. For use in 60MM Mortars, M2 and M19, w/Cartridges, HE, M49A2 and M49A3 (A2El); Smoke, M302; TP, M50A2. For use in 60MM Mortars, M2 and Ml9, w/Cartridges, HE, M49A4 (A2E2);
4、Smoke, M302A1 (El); TP, M50A3 (A2E1). For use in 60MM Mortars, M2 and M19, w/Cartridges, Illuminating, M83A3 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on date of invitation for bids or request for proposal form a part of this specification to the extent specified her
5、ein. FSC: 1376 -I, PAGES, Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-I-LLISbL s. MIL-1-14961 (MU) SPECIFICATIONS FEDERAL PPP-B-621 - MILITARY MIL-B-117 - MIL-8-2427 - MIL-A-2550 - MIL-B-3106 - MIL-B-13239 - MIL-1-45607 - STANDARDS MILITARY M
6、IL-STD-105 - MIL-STD-109 - MIL-STD-286 - MIL-CTD-414 - MIL-CTD-652 - MIL-STD-1168- MIL-STD-1235- DRAWINGS ARMY 20-4-619 71-12-15 76-4-46 76-4-59 7548645 7549033 Boxes, Wood, Nailed and Lock-Corner Bags and Sleeves, Interior Packaging Boxes, Ammunition Packing; Wood, Nailed Ammunition and Special Wea
7、pons; General Specification for Board, Composition, Water-Resistant, Solid Barrier Material, Waterproofed, Flexible, Al 1 Temper atures Inspection Equipment, Supply and Maintenance of Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes (ABC-STD-105). Quality Assurance Terms and Definitions P
8、ropellants, Solid, Sampling, Examination and Testing Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Variables for Percent Defect ive Solid Propellant for Cannon Requirements and Packing Lot Numbering of Ammunition Single and Multilevel Continuous Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by At
9、tributes Marking Diagram and Sealing of Fiberboard Cartons for Shipment of Propellant Increments Increment, Propellant, M1A1 for 81Mii Mortar Ammunition, Assembly and Details Box, Packing, with Metal Liner, M24 for Smokeless Powder, Assembly and Details Box, Packing, Metal-Wood, M18 for Smokeless Po
10、wder Assembly Carton, Packing, Reusable Collapsible for High Explosive, Assembly Details, Packing and Marking Container, Metal, Universal, M25,. for Propellants and Explosives Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-I-LLISbL L3 99799Ob 02
11、98573 b MIL-1-14961 (MU) , 8796522 8858577 Marking Diagram for Sealing for Wooden Packing Boxes Marking Diagram and Sealing of Container, Metal, Universal, M25, for Shipment of Propellants Marking Diagram and Sealins of Metal Lined Wooden Packing Boxes for Shipment of Propellants Mortar Ammunition;
12、Assembly and Details 8858848 8865214 Increment, Propellant, MSA1, Assembly 9205610 Increment, Propellant, M3Al, for 60MM 9216090 Charge, Propelling, Increment, M181 9216363 Charge, Propelling, Increment, XM182 (Copies of specifications, standards, drawings and publications required by the contractor
13、s in connection with specific procurement functions should be obtained from the procuring activity or as directed by the contracting officer). 2.2 Other publications.-The following document forms a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise indicated, the issue in ef
14、fect on date of invitation for bids shall apply. CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS Title 49 - Transportation, Parts 171-179 The Code of Federal Regulations is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U. S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C., 20402. Orders for the above publication should
15、 cit: “49 CFR 171-179 (latest revision).“ 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 M8 Propellant 3.1.1 Material.-The propellant shall be M8 in sheet form, conforming to the requirements of Standard MIL-STD-652. 3.1.2 Form.-The finished propellant shall be made in the form of square or rectangular, sheets. The sheets-sha
16、ll be in accordance with the applicable drawings (dwgs.). 3 ,/- Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-I-1q962 13 m 9999906 0298574 MIL-1-14961 (MU) 3.1.3 Weight.-The individual increment weight necessary The estimate for the velocity pr
17、escribed in Table II shall be pre-determined by the contractor on the basis of an advance estimate of the propellant charge weight-velocity relationship. shall be made by a proving ground ballistic test unless otherwise authorized by the Government. increments shall be adjusted to the desired weight
18、 within the tolerance specified in Table I. The weight of the individual TABLE I Increment Designation MlAl. M2Al M3Al Mi81 XM182 Specified Tolerance + 6 grains - - c 7 grains + 5 grains - + 5 grains + 5 grains 3.2 Increment assembly.-The propellant increment assembly and all components thereof shal
19、l be in accordance with the applicable drawings and specifications. 3.3 Ballistic functioning 3.3.1 Velocity.-The muzzle velocity shall be as specified in Table II when determined in accordance with paragraph 4.3.1. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license
20、 from IHS-,-,-MIL-I-LqSbL 13 W 7797706 0278575 T a a) -4 k u 11) O) k a( n w * .I Q) 5 Y $1 (u 4 m rl 4 o (um H(U H3 O ci a al z pc , . .Visual 204. Nails, screws or fasteners looseVisual broken or loose.Visual- Minor: AQL 1.50 percent engaged. Visual- Code No. 05001 05002 05003 05004 05005 05006 05
21、007 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-I-147bL 13 W 979790b 0298581 5 M NIL- 1-1 4 9 6 1 (MU) 4.2.2.6 Box or container, prior to filling (see drawing 76-4-59) . Categories Defects Method of Code No. Inspection Critical: None defined.
22、 Major: . AQL 0.40 percent 101. Cracks or holes in metal liner 06001 102. Foreign matter on interior.,.Visuai 06002 . (as applicable). Visual Minor: None defined. 4.2.2.7 Sealed box or container, (see.drawing 76-4-59). Categories Defects Method of Code No. inspection Major: 101 . 102 . 103. Minor :
23、201 . 202. 203 . 204. 205 . AQL 0.65 percent Cover incompletely ClOSed,.visual- Manual 07001 Gasket missing or broken.Visual 07002 Wooden cover split or otherwise damaged (when applicable) Visual 07003 . AQL 2.50 percent Car seal missing, unsealed or improperly positioned. .Visual- Manual Crack or h
24、ole in metal container.Visua1 Hardware improperly engagedVisual Marking misleading or unidenti- fiable . Visual Bare areas in exterior coating of metal container the sum of which is in excess of 1/4 square inch . visual al 4.2.3 Testing 07004 07005 07006 07007 07008 4.2.3.1 Sampling.-Seven container
25、s shall be randomly selected from the lot, one from a sub lot. Where the lot consists of fewer than seven sub lots, each sub lot shall be represented by at least one container. Sub lot identities shall be marked on each container. 11 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitt
26、ed without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-1-14961 13 7777706 0278582 7 I; ;.IIL-I-14 3 6 1 (MU) 4.2.3.1.1 surveillance sample.-l.6 pounds of increments shall be taken fron each of three randomlychosen cub lots. The total sample weight of approximately 5 pounds shall be appropriately marked and packaged to
27、 indicate sub lot identities prior to packing for shipment (see 6.3). shipment shall be in accordance with Standard MIL-STD-286, Section 2. Preparation for 4.2.3.1.2 Ballistic sample.-M approximately equal number tests of increments shall be withdrawn fron each of seven containers to provide the min
28、imum ballistic sample for 70 degrees F. indicated in Table VI. packed in a separate air-tight container and labeled in accor- dance with Standad MIL-STD-286, Section 2. Each portion of the sample shall be TABLE IV Increment Designation M1A1 . 112A1 N3A1 14181 (See 6.8) XM18 2 Ballistic Sample (No. o
29、f Increments, Minimum) 42 28 23 28 28 4.2.3.1.2.1 Velocity.-If the mean velocity of the sample differs fron the applicable requirement specified in 3.3.1, the lot shall be rejected, Code No. 08001. 4.2.3.1.2.2 Velocity uniformity.-If the product of 0.69 times the standard deviation of velocity for t
30、he sample exceeds the applicable requirement specified in 3.3.2, the lot shall be rejected, Code No. 09001. 4.2.3.1.2.3 Individual Pressure.-If any individual corrected pressure fails to .comply with the applicable rsquirement specified in 3.3.3, the lot shall be rejected, Code No. 10001. 4.2.3.2 Re
31、test.-If for any reason the proving ground considers that test conitions have detrimentally affected the test results, and it declares the results invalid, a new test shall be conducted using additional charges as necessary. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted withou
32、t license from IHS-,-,-MIL-I-LqShL 13 M 7777706 0298583 9 m; I: MIL - I -. 1 Q 9 6 1 ( ?ITJ ) 4.2.3.3 Final roll sheet thickness inspection.-Check every pull from each final roll by measuring four (4) randomly selected sheets. Measure the sheet in four (4) places, right sicie, left side, tail end, a
33、nd pull end. Measurements should be approximately at the center of the edge being measured. If one thickness measurement is outside of the limit, the pull shall be rejected. 4.2.3.4 Weight inspection (Major defect) 4.2.3.4.1 Each increment shall be weighed on a mechanical weiqht classif ier, or othe
34、r approved weighing apparatus, to &termine acceptability with applicable weight requirements. Only increments with acceptable weights shall be added to the lot. 4.2.3.4.2 A sample of increments shall be randomly selected throughout each lot in accordance with Standard I4IL-STD-105. The lot shall be
35、considered acceptable provided that no individual, increment weight of the total number inspected exceeds the established weight limits of 3.1.3. The weight of the increments sampled shall be determined by shadowgraph scales or other approved equivalent weighing apparatus. 4.2.4 Inspection equipment
36、.-For the performance of all tests and examinations specified in 4.2 and 4.3, commercial inspection equipment should be employed (see 6.10). The contractor shall have available, and utilize correctly, this equipment, and is charged with the responsibility of insuring that proper Cali- bration proced
37、ures are followed. inspection equipment is required prior to its use for acceptance purposes. Government approval of all 4.3 Test methods and procedures 4.3.1 Proving ground tests .-These tests shall be conducted at a Government Proving Ground in accordance with the Aberdeen Proving Ground Acceptanc
38、e Test Procedure, P-VAR, and Supplements POM-1, P60M-2 and P8124/6OM-l, as applicable. 4.3.1.1 Uniformity test.-Seven (7) rounds shall be assembled with “Lhe designated projectiles (see Table III) and number of ranciomly chosen increments as specified in Table II to obtain the ?rescribed velocity. T
39、he charge for each round shall consist of propsllant incrsments from one sangle container only, with a2propriate identification between the container and coxplets roun. Seven (7) stanzard reference rounds shall be similarly assenbled, but with reference propellant. to constant temperature at 70 degr
40、ees Fahrenheit (see 6.7). Both groups shall be conditioned 13 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIZ-1-14961 (MU) No more than five minutes shall elapse from the time the round is removed from the conditioning chamber until it is fired a
41、nd the temperature of the day at the time of firing shall be recorded. Velocity mean and standard deviation shall be calculated after reducing results to standard conditions. Test results.shal1 be reported in accordance with 6.4. 4.3.1.2 Extreme temperature firings.-A seven round uniformity series s
42、hall be fired at -65 degrees F and at +145 degrees F. for information only on the first three lots of a production run. 5. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY 5.1 Packing 5.1.1 Level A.-Propellant increments shall be packed in heat sealed barrier bags complying with Type I, Class E of Specification MIL-B-117.
43、The barrier bag size shall be 22 1/2 inches long by 22 1/2 inches wide, nominal. Approximately 15 pounds of propellant shall be packed in each bag and closed by means of heat sealing. Two heat sealed bags shall be packed in a wooden box conforming to Grade A, Type I, Class 3 of Specification MIL-B-2
44、427. Both ends, top, bottom and sides of wooden box shall be lined with composition board confonrhg to Type I or II of Specification MIL-B-3106. in accordance with Appendix of the box specification. weight shall not exceed 30 pounds of propellant. The box shall be closed and strapped The net 5.1.2 L
45、evel B.-Propellant increments shall be packed in accordance with paragraph 4.3 of MIL-STD-652. 5.1.3 Level C.-Propellant increments shall be packed in fiberboard carton conforming to Carton No. 1 of Drawing 7548645 except that liner shall be manufactured from barrier material conforming to Type I, C
46、lass E of Specification MIL-B-117. Alter- natively, a wood box meeting the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 171-179, may be used in lieu of the fiberboard carton. 5.2 Marking 5.2.1 Level A.-Exterior containers shall be marked in accor- dance with Drawing 8796522. The DOT markin
47、g shall be “Propellant Explosive - Class A.” Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-I-L47bL 13 = 7777706 0278585 2 MIL-1-14961 (KU) 5.2.2 Level B.-The E117, M18 and 1424 containers shall be marked in accordance with Drawing 8858848. be m
48、arked in accordance with Drawing 8858577. The M25 container shall 5.2.3 Level C.-The fiberboard carton or other container shall be marked in accordance with Drawing 20-4-619. 6. NOTES 6.1 the f o1 lowing : Ordering data.-Procurement documents shall specify a. b. Packing requirements (see 5 .i) . c.
49、Designation of Increment. Title, number and date of this specification. 6.2 Inspection code numbers.-The five-digit code numbers assigned to the inspections herein are to facilitate future data collection and analysis by the Government. 6.3 Surveillance samples.-Samples shall be forwarded to Picatinny Arsenal, Dover, New Jersey, ATTN: the propellant surveillance test program in accordance
