1、I INCH-POUND I MI L-K-237 1 4C 4 September 1989 SUPERSEDING MI L-K-237 148 Oc tober 1975 MILITARY SPECIFICATION KITS, SAMPLING, FOR AVIATION FUELS, REUSABLE This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense. 1. SCOPE 1.1 Scope. This specification cov
2、ers detailed requirements for a reusable fuel sampling kit and a fuel sampling replacement kit. 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 Government documents. 2.1.1 Specifications and standards. The foiloiiing specifications and standards form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. Unless o
3、therwise specified, the issue of these documents shall be those listed in the issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DOOISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the solicitation (see 6.2). SPECIFICATIONS Federal NN-P-71 TT-E-490 Pallets, Material Handling, Wood, Strin
4、ger Construction, 2 Way and 4 Way (Partial) Enamel, Silicone Alkyd Copolymer, Semigloss, For Exterior and Interior Non-res i dent i al use Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: Systems
5、 Engineering and Standardization Department (Code 53, Naval Air Engineering Center, Lakehurst, NJ 08733-5100, by using the self-addressed Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the /end of this document or by letter. AMSC N/A FSC 81 15 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. 0 A
6、pproved for pub1 ic release; distribution is unlimited. /- 7 THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS / of this document and the references cited herein (except for related associated detail specifications, specification sheets, or MS Standards), the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, h
7、owever, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. 3., REQUIREMENTS to first article inspection (see 6.3) in accordance with 4.3. items listed in Table I (see 6.2). 2.2 Order of precedence. 3.1 First article. When specified (see 6.21, a sample shall be
8、subjected 3.2 Kits. The kits furnished under this specification shall contain the 2 O Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-Four sampling bottles with closures Cushioning materi al Container Tamper proof sea 1 Four sampling tags 3.2.1 Compo
9、nents. FUEL SAMPLING KIT FUEL SAMPLING REPLACEMENT KIT Four sampling bottles with closures Four sampl i ng tags 3.2.1.1 Sampling bottles. The sampling bottle shall be 32 0.375 ounce capacity, amber colored made of borosilicate or United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) Type III soda-lime glass (see 6.6).
10、The bottle shall be cylindrical with an outer diameter of 3.75 5 0.125 inches and an overall height of 8.25 + - 0.125 inches. (see Figure 1). and lined with a polyethylene conical liner. The weight of the bottle shall be 16 5 0.625 ounces The closure shall be made of black molded phenol-formaldhyde
11、3.2.1.2 Cushioning Material. The cushioning material shall be built up or a molded shape composed of elastic polyether urethane foam conforming to Type I, Class 2, Grade C of MIL-P-26514. The density of the cush-ioning material shall be 3 5 0.5 pounds per cubic foot. No filler materihl shall be incl
12、uded. The built-up cushion half shall be comprised of no more than three pieces cemented together: one section for the main body of the bottle, one section for the neck, and one section a solid cushion pad, The cushioning shall be designed to form a snug fit when placed in the exterior shipping cont
13、ainer and loaded with the four sampling bottles (see Figure 1). The cushioning shall consist of two separate parts for easy sampling container accessi bi 1 i ty. protection from impact and vibration during handling and shipment. The cushioning shall provide sampl i ng container immobi 1 i ty and 3.2
14、.1.3 Exterior container. The container shall be a metal drum conforming to MIL-D-6054 and MS27684-7 (see Figure 1). The interior and exterior of the container shall be coated with a red semi-gloss enamel conforming to TT-E-490, in lieu of the olive drab specified in MIL-D-6054. The red color shall c
15、onform to No. 2136 of FED-STO-595. A primer shall be used under the red enamel. 3.2.1.3.1 Nameplates. Nameplates conforming to Type I of MIL-P-19834 shall be attached to the upper portion of the drum, one on the exterior and one on the interior. The nameplates shall be marked as follows: Sampl i ng
16、Container Fuel Ki t Part No. 80132-POO1 Cushioning Part No. 801 32-POO1 -1 NSN 81 15-00-71 9-41 11 NSN 81 15-00-71 9-4825 3 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-K-23714C 3.2.1.4 Sampling tag. The sampling tag shall be of white cloth, S
17、ize 8, 6.25 inches by 3.125 inches, conforming to Type A, Grade 3 of UU-T-81. Tags shall be strung with not less than 12 inches of polished cotton twine . Tags shall be furnished with the printed markings as shown in Figure 2. Durable black ink shall be used for the markings. Type size shall be as f
18、ollows: Aviation test sample 16 point type C1 as s i fi ca t i on , Rou t i ne , Spec i a 1 12 point type All other markings 10 point type 3.3 Assembled fuel sampling kit. The kit shall be furnished completely assembled and with the drum lid loosely sealed. The closures shall be fitted on the bottle
19、s to keep them clean, dry, and ready for use. The tags with the string shall be included with but not attached to the sampling bottles. The four bottles shall be positioned upright with one in each cushioning cavity. The upper cushioning pad shall be secured in place, and the exterior container loos
20、ely sealed to the extent necessary to prevent loss. 3.3.1 Closure of container. The container shall be sealed by placing the gasket and the lid in position on the container. effect closure by inserting bclt through lugs on closure rings. Tighten nut and bolt to 6 $: 1 foot pound torque pressure. eff
21、ect closure by inserting locking tool in each of four locks at the top of the container and exerting a twisting motion. For the bolt-type lid, On the twist lock container, 3.3.1.1 Tamperproof seal. A crimped lead seal shall be inserted through the hole in closure bolt, through closure ring lugs or a
22、t twist lock to effect a tamperproof seal. The crimped lead seal is not necessary when the container is empty (see 6.2). 3.4 Assembled fuel sampling replacement kit. The replacement kit shall consist of 4 bottles and 4 tags. and the tags, with strings, shall be included with, but not attached to the
23、 sampling bottles. 3.5 Impact resistance. The kits and their cushioned contents shall show no evidence of simulated fuel leakage. The drums shall show no deformation which will affect reclosing and resealing when tested as specified in 4.5.2. The closures shall be fitted on the bottles, 3.6 Workmans
24、hip. The kit assembly components shall be free of any defects which may affect durability, strength and serviceabi 1 i ty. 4 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-u b m s N I Y I MIL-K-2371YC 81 W 799770b 0283280 Lt W t-K-t-4-l. CI in aJ h
25、L .- 02 W rY 3 LI H c Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-K-23714C 1 CLASSIFICATION ROUTINE SPECIAL AVEATION FUEL TEST SAMPLE I FROM SERIAL NO.: TYPE FUEL: DATE SAMPLED: . SAMPLE POINTI - - _- - - - - SAMPLED BYI TESTS READ: OTHERi -
26、SIDIMENT 0 WATER a - - I FILL BOTTLE TO BOTTOM LEVEL OF SHOULDER ONLY. TIGHTEN SCREW CAP. I FIGURE 2. Printed sampling tag, UU-T-81, Type A, Grade 3, Size 8. 6 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-K-2371YC 1 777740b 0283282 W 3 MI L-K-
27、237 14C /- 4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS 4.1 Responsibility for inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection qequirements (examinations and tests) as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified in
28、the contract or purchase order, the contractor may use his own or any other facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the Government. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specificatio
29、n where such inspections are deemed necessary to ensure supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements . 4.1.1 Responsibility for compliance. All items shall meet all requirements of sections 3 and 5. The inspection set forth in this specification shall become a part of the contractors ove
30、rall inspection system or quality program. The absence of any inspection requirements in the specification shall not relieve the contractor of the responsibility of ensuring that all products or supplies submitted to the Government for acceptance comply with all requirements of the contract. Samplin
31、g inspection, as part of manufacturing operations, is an acceptable practice to ascertain conformance to requirements, however, this does not authorize submission of known defective material, either indicated or actual, nor does it commit the Government to accept defective material. 4.2 Classificati
32、on of inspection. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as follows: a. First article inspection (see 4.3). b. Quality conformance inspection (see 4.4). 4.3 First article inspection. First article inspection shall include all the examinations and tests of this specification (4.5
33、.1 and 4.5.2) except the inspection of packaging (4.5.3). Unless otherwise specified, no material shall be submitted for acceptance under any contract or order until the first article samples prescribed in 4.3.1 have been subjected to first article inspection and pronounced satisfactory by the procu
34、ring activity, or until equivalent certification and data, in accordance with DI-E-2121 (see 6.7), have been approved by the procuring activity (4.3.2). the first article samples or equivalent certification and data shall not relieve the supplier of his obligation to meet the quality conformance ins
35、pection. However, approval of 4.3.1 First article samples. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the sample for first article inspection shall consist of one fuel sampling kit and one fuel sampling replacement kit (see 6.2 and 6.3). 4.3.2 First article waiver. If a contractor
36、 has previously furnished the kits in accordance with the requirements of this specification and his product has been found satisfactory, the requirement for a first article sample and its submittal for any susequent contract or order may be waived at the discretion of the procuring activity (see 6.
37、2 and 6.3). 4.4 Quality conformance inspection. Quality conformance inspection shall consist of the examinations listed under 4.5.1 and 4.5.3 and, at the discretion of the contracting officer, of the free fall drop test of 4.5.2 (see 6.4). Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking p
38、ermitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-K-237L!iC 81 W 777770b 0283283 T W MI L-K-237 14C 4.5 Methods of inspection. 4.5.1 Examination of end i tem. Noncompl iance with any specified requirement or presence of one or more defects shall constitute cause for rejection. examination, shall be one fuel
39、 kit and one replacement kit. The sample unit and unit for determining the lot size for this 4.5.1.1 Examination for defects in construction, material, design and workmanship. The fuel sampling kit shall be examined for compliance with the requirements specified in 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, and 3.6 and for def
40、ects as listed in table II. The fuel sampling replacement kit shall be examined for compliance with the requirements and for defects applicable to the sampling bottles, closures and tags. 4.5.1.2 Examination for dimensional defects. The fuel sampling kit and replacement kit shall be examined for dim
41、ensional defects. Any dimension which does not meet the requirement within the tolerance specified shall be scored as a defect. 4.5.2 Impact resistance test. The fuel sampling kit shall be marked in quarters top and bottom and tested in accordance with FED-STD-101, Method 5007, Free Fall Drop Test;
42、procedure C for cylindrical containers using level A drop height (see 3.5). these tests shall be repeated on each production lot of kits. At the discretion of the contracting officer 4.5.3 Packaging inspection. The preservation, packing, and marking shal be inspected to verify conformance to the req
43、uirements of Section 5. sample unit and unit for determining lot size for this examination shall be one palletized load. The 5. PACKAGING $.i Preservation. Fuel sampling kits shall be prepared for shipment completely assembled in accordance with 3.3 and 3.4. replacement kit shall be immobilized in a
44、 class weather resistant PPP-6-636 box. Closure shall be method IV of PPP-6-636. The fuel sampling 5.2 Packing. Packing shall be level A, B, or commercial as specified (see 6.2). 5.2.1 Level A. Fuel sampling replacement kits shall be packed in a snug fitting box conforming to PPP-B-601, type oversea
45、s or PPP-B-621, style 4. Closure and strapping shall be in accordance with appl i cable container cpecif ication. 5.2.2 Level B. Fuel sampling replacement kits shall be packed in a fi berboard container conforming to PPP-B-636, class weather resi stant, style optional. Closure and waterproofing shal
46、l be accomplished in accordance with method I of PPP-B-636. 5.2.3 Commercial. Kits shall be packed in a manner that will ensure safe O transportation at the lowest rate to the point of delivery. 8 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-flIL-
47、K-Z37L!+C 81 7997706 0253284 I 9 MIL-K-23714C TABLE II. Examination of End Item EXAMINE Mater i al Construction and design Sampling bottle Cushioning material Exterior container Sampling tag Assembl y I DEFECTS Any component or material not as specified Any component missing or malformed Not cy1 ind
48、ri cal Bottom of bottle does not rest evenly upon flat, smooth level surface Seams or edges not smooth Presence of bl i Sters over 3/32 inch, stcnes over 1/32 inch and any cracks, chips; dirt or foreign matter embedded in glass Cap does not provide tight fitting closure Not uniformly molded or built
49、-up to contain bottles Evidence of filler material in composition Not clean Finish not as specified, gaskets missing or damaged, covers do not fit properly, sharp edges and metal splinters, presence of dirt, rust or foreign matter Not cloth Not strung with polished cotton twine, 12 inches or longer in length Printed markings incorrect, i 1 1 egi bl e, omi t ted Assembled kits not as specified (see 3.3, 3.3.1, 3.3.1.1 and 3.4)
