1、MIL-S-43880C AMENDMENT-1 5 September 1985 MILITARY SPECIFICATION SLEEPING BAG, EXTREME COLD WEATHER (DOWN AND POLYESTER BATTING) This amendment forms a part of Military Specification MIL-S-43880C, dated 12 March 1984, and is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defen
2、se. PAGE 4 3.3, after the first sentence: Delete the remainder of the paragraph. 3.3.2: Delete and substitute: “3.3.2 Cloth nonwoven. The material for the diaphragms for the outer panels shall be a nylon nonwoven which conforms to the physical properties listed below when tested as specified in 4.4.
3、1, Diaphragm Cloth Physical Properties Weight: oz/sq yd Thickness: in 00.6 si Breaking strength: lbs. Machine/cross machine Shrinkage Air Permability: ft Y /min/ft2 2.1 max 0.1 rnax 290 max 50/28 min 4 percent maximum“ PAGE 5 and 6 3.3.10: Delete “100 percent“. 3.3.12 thru 3.3.12.5: Delete and subst
4、itute the following: “3.3.12 Fastener, slide interlockinq. The slide fastener shall be nylon or polyester continuous element (spiral, serpentine.or scoop type) size MHS, conforming to type III, style 1 of V-F-106, with the exception that the slider on chain initial operating force shall be as specif
5、ied in 3.3.12.5 and the operating force after salt spray shall not apply. FSC 8465 Page 1 of 4 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approval for public release; distribution is unlimited. THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS 4 PAGES Licensed by Information Handling ServicesMIL-S-LI3OC (1) 4 9 7977706 034b727 4 MIL-S-43880C
6、Amendment-1 PAGE 5 and 6 (.cont“d) 3.3.12.1 Slide fastener tape. The slide fastener tape shall be 1 + 1/16 inch width and dyed to match Olive Drab S, C. A. 66519. The tape shall be durable water repellent treated as specified in V-F-106. The tape shall show fastness to laundering equal to or better
7、than the standard sample (see 6.3). When no standard sample is available, the tape shall show good fastness to laundering. 3.3.12.2 Color. The color of the element, element sewing threads, and thongs shall match the olive drab fastener tape. While the slider, stops, and stirrup pulls may be either o
8、live drab or black 3.3.12.3 Fastener stops, The stops shall be of a plastic (nylon or polyester), brass, aluminum, or other non-corroding material and shall meet V- F-106 holding strength requirements. The closed bottom stop shall enclose the sides and ends of the fastener chain. 3.3.12.4 Fastener l
9、ength. The fastener length shall be such as to provide a smooth and secure closure and meet the requirements specified in Drawing 2- 2-329. 3.3.12.5 Fastener slider and stirrup pulls, The fastener shall have a reversible double-pull, non-locking, slider with wire stirrup pulls and thongs attached. T
10、he slider shall properly fit the fastener chain and shall have an initial slider on chain operating force of not more than 22.9 oz. (650 gms). The stirrup pulls shall be fabricated from brass or corrosion resistant steel wire at 0.058 inches minimum diameter. 3.3.12.6 Slider identification, For purp
11、oses of aiding in end-item inspection testing and possible field end-item repair situations, the slider shail be identified with a symbol or marking as to identify the fastener manuacturer. PAGE 31 4.4.1: Delete second sentence and substitute “ln addition, testing shall be performed on the heat-seal
12、ed label (when used) and nonwoven diaphragm cloth as specified in table II.“ PAGE 32 Delete heading and substitute “Table II Component Testing of Nonwoven Cloth and Labels (heat sealing).“ 2 Licensed by Information Handling ServicesNIS-4388OC (1) 84 9999906 0396728 6 MIL-S-43880C Amendment-1 PAGE 32
13、 (contd) Before the coated weight entry and under the appropriate category heading: Add: “Weight Thickness Air permeability Breaking strength Shrinkage After - 2/: Add: 3.3.2 5041 - i/ Sample unit 1 0.1 oz/yd2 5 Specimens 3.3.2 5030 L/ Sample unit 1 0.01 in. 5 Specimens 3.3.2 5450 - 1/ Sample unit 1
14、 5 Specimens 3.3.2 5100 - i/ Sample unit 1Whole lb. 5 ea. direction 3.3.2 5556 31 Sample unit 1 0.1 X 3 Specimens “3/ - Wool procedure“. PAGE 47 4.4.7, line 4, under defect: Delete “Interlocking of loads not as specified.“ Line 5, under defects, after bonded: Delete “with required straps.“ PAGE 48 5
15、.1.1.2, line 3, after the first sentence: Add “The approximate dimensions of the bag shall be 24 inches in length and 32 inches in width. Approximate dimensions are furnished as a guide only.“ 5.2.1, line 3, after the first sentence: Add “The approximate inside dimensions of the shipping container s
16、hall be 25-1/2 inches in length, 17-1/2 inches in width and 17-3/4 inches in depth. Approximate dimensions are furnished as a guide only.“ Delete the third sentence. PAGE 49 5.2.2, line 3, after the first sentence: Add “The approximate inside dimensions of the shipping container shall be as specifie
17、d in 5.2.1.“ Delete the third sentence. 5.2.2.1, at the end of paragraph: Add “The approximate inside dimensions of the shipping container shall be as specified in 5.2.1.“ 3 Licensed by Information Handling ServicesMIL-S-43880C Amendment-1 5.3: Delete and substitute: “5.3 Palletization. When specifi
18、ed (see 6.2), sleeping bags, packed as specified in 5.2, shall be palletized on a 4-way entry pallet in accordance with load type Ia of MIL-STD-147. straps in accordance with bonding means K and L or film bonding means O or P. Pallet pattern shall be pattern number 90 in accordance with the appendix
19、 of MIL-STD-147. It Each prepared load shall be bonded with primary and secondary PAGE 50 6.2: Add the following: “e. When palletization is required (see 5.3).” 6.6: Delete in its entirety and substitute” “6.6 Nonwoven cloth suppliers. Materials specified in 3.3.2 have been found to be satisfactory
20、from the following suppliers: Monsanto Company, New Enterprises Div., St. Louis, MO. Pellon Corporation, Industrial Div., New York, NY.” Custodians: Army - GL Navy - Nu Air Force - 99 Review activities: Preparing activity: Army - GL Project No. 8465-0907 Army - MD Air Force - 82 DU - CT mvy-Mc I Licensed by Information Handling Services
