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INCH-POUND
MIL-DTL-8788F
1 March 2011
SUPERSEDING
MIL-DTL-8788E
24 April 2007

DETAIL SPECIFICATION

HOSE, RUBBER, HYDRAULIC, HIGH PRESSURE (3,000 PSI),

OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE -65°F to +160°F

This specification is approved for use by all Departments and

Agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This specification covers the requirements for hose, rubber, hydraulic, high pressure
(3000 psi) operating temperature range -65°F to +160°F (see 6.1).

1.2 Part or Identifying Number (PIN). The PIN consists of the letter M, the basic specification number,
a dash, a number for hose size, a dash, three numbers for length a dash, and a number for fractions of an
inch or for bulk hose lengths the letter B or S.

M 8788 - 10 - 096 - 6

Fractional lengths in 1/8 inch increments (1 thru 7)

(see 1.2.1.2) or B or S for bulk lengths (see 1.2.1.3)

Length in inches or feet (see 1.2.1.1 or 1.2.1.3)

Hose size dash number (see figure 1)

Specification number

M prefix

Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to: DLA Land and Maritime,
Columbus, Attn: VAI, P.O. Box 3990, Columbus, OH 43218-3990, or emailed to FluidFlow@dla.mil. Since
contact information can change you may want to verify the currency of this address information using the
ASSIST Online database at https://assist.daps.dla.mil.

AMSC N/A FSC 4720

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1.2.1 Hose lengths. Lengths of bulk hose are represented by inches and fractions in 1/8 inch increments.

1.2.1.1 Lengths of hose. Lengths of hose are represented by inches unless bulk hose is required (see
1.2.1.3).

1.2.1.2 Fractions. Fractions are expressed in 1/8 inch increments (1 thru 7). Not applicable to bulk hose
lengths.

1.2.1.3 Bulk hose lengths. Bulk hose lengths are represented by the letter B or S. Bulk lengths are in
increments of 20 feet or more (see 3.4.3.1). The S designator is used to define specific lengths in feet (see
3.4.3.2).

Note: For the inch designator insert the number zero in front of designator for lengths less than 100
inches.

Examples:

When 12 and 7/8 inch length is required the designator is: 012-7

When 96 inches is required the designator is: 096

When 30 feet total length is required the designator is: 030-B

When 30 feet continuous length is required with a 1% tolerance the designator is: 030-S

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3, 4, and 5 of this specification.
This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification or recommended for
additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this
list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements documents cited in sections
3, 4, and 5 of this specification, whether or not they are listed.

2.2 Government documents.

2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards, and handbooks
form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these
documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract.

FEDERAL STANDARD

FED-STD-595/13538 - Yellow Gloss

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS

MIL-DTL-8789 - Fitting End, Attachable, Hydraulic High Pressure (3,000 psi),

General Specification for
MIL-DTL-8790 - Hose Assemblies, Rubber, Hydraulic, High Pressure (3,000 psi)
MIL-PRF-5606 - Hydraulic Fluid, Petroleum Base, Aircraft, Missile and Ordnance
Hydrocarbon Base, Aircraft and Missile
MIL-PRF-83282 - Hydraulic Fluid, Fire Resistant, Synthetic Hydrocarbon Base,
Metric, NATO Code Number H-537
MIL-PRF-87257 - Hydraulic Fluid, Fire Resistant; Low Temperature, Synthetic
Hydrocarbon Base, Aircraft and Missile

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARD

MIL-STD-889 - Dissimilar Metals

(Copies of these documents are available online at https://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ or from the

Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-
5094.)

2.3 Non-Government publications. The following documents form a part of this document to the
extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the
solicitation or contract.

AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION (AIA)

NAS847 - Caps and Plugs, Protective, Dust and Moisture Seal

(Copies of these documents are available online at http://www.aia-aerospace.com or from the

Aerospace Industries Association, 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1700, Arlington, VA 22209-390.)

ASTM INTERNATIONAL

ASTM D380 - Standard Test Methods for Rubber Hose

(Copies of these documents are available online at http://www.astm.org or from the ASTM
International, P.O. Box C700, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.)

NCSL INTERNATIONAL

NCSL Z540.3 - Requirements for the Calibration of Measuring and Test Equipment

(Copies of these documents are available online at http://www.ncsli.org or from NCSL International
2995 Wilderness Place, Suite 107 Boulder, Colorado 80301-5404)

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION (ISO)

ISO 17025 - General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration
laboratories

(Copies of these documents are available online at http://www.iso.ch or from the International
Organization for Standardization American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd Street, 13th Floor,
New York, NY 10036.)

SAE INTERNATIONAL

SAE AS603 - Impulse Testing of Hydraulic Hose, Tubing, and Fitting Assemblies
SAE AS1933 - Age Controls for Hose Containing Age-Sensitive Elastomeric
Material

(Available from SAE International, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001, Tel: 877-
606-7323 (inside USA and Canada) or 724-776-4970 of these documents (outside USA), www.sae.org.)

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2.4 Order of precedence. Unless otherwise noted herein or in the contract, in the event of a conflict
between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document takes
precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a
specific exemption has been obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Qualification. The hose furnished under this specification shall be a product that is authorized by
the qualifying activity for listing on the applicable qualified products list before contract award (see 4.4 and
6.3).

3.1.1 Hose assemblies. Hoses qualified to this specification are intended for use with fittings in
accordance with MIL-DTL-8789 and the subsequent hose assembles are to be qualified in accordance
with MIL-DTL-8790.

3.2 Materials.

3.2.1 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered, or

environmentally preferable materials shall be used to the maximum extent possible provided that the
material meets operational and maintenance requirements, and promotes economically advantageous life
cycle costs.

3.2.2 Hazardous substances. The use of hazardous substances, toxic chemicals, or ozone depleting
chemicals (ODCs) shall be avoided whenever possible.

3.2.3 Metals. Metals selected for constructing the reinforcement of the hose shall be corrosion
resistant or treated to resist corrosion caused by exposure to atmospheric and environmental conditions
encountered during storage or normal service. Dissimilar metals, as defined by MIL-STD-889, shall not
be used in intimate contact with each other unless protected against electrolytic corrosion.

3.3 Hose construction. The hose construction shall be specified on figure 1 and shall consist of the
following:

a. A seamless compounded inner tube (see 3.3.1).

b. Braided steel wire reinforcement (see 3.3.2).
c. An abrasion resistant cover (see 3.3.3).

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A C
Hose
Hose ID B Inner tube
ID
Hose size Hose OD diameter at
Nominal
dash number inch the bulge
Inch mm inch
(mm) inch
(mm)
(mm)
+ .031 +0.79 .625 ± .031 .146 .250
-4 .219 5.56
− .007 -0.18 (15.88 ± 0.79) (3.71) (6.35)
+ .025 +0.64 .703 ± .031 .177 .313
-5 .281 7.14
− .007 -0.18 (17.86 ± 0.79) (4.50) (7.95)
+ .025 +0.64 .766 ± .031 .271 .375
-6 .344 8.74
− .007 -0.18 (19.46 ± 0.79) (6.88) (9.53)
+ .025 +0.64 .859 ± .031 .365 .500
-8 .438 11.13
− .007 -0.18 (21.82 ± 0.79) (9.27) (12.70)
+ .025 +0.64 1.031 ± .031 .455 .625
-10 .563 14.30
− .007 -0.18 (26.19 ± 0.79) (11.56) (15.88)
+ .031 +0.79 1.219 ± .031 .568 .750
-12 .688 17.48
− .010 -0.25 (30.96 ± 0.79) (14.43) (19.05)
1.500 + .047
+ .031 +0.79 -.031 .778 1.000
-16 .875 22.23
− .010 -0.25 (38.10+1.19 (19.76) (25.40)
-0.79)

FIGURE 1. Construction of hose.

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D
Wire braiding OD Reinforcing braid
Hose size
number of
dash number
Inch mm wire layers

-4 .484 ± 0.016 12.29 ±0.41 2

-5 .547 ± 0.016 13.89 ±0.41 2
-6 .640 ± 0.023 16.26 ±0.58 2
-8 .734 ± 0.023 18.64 ±0.58 2
-10 .859 ± 0.031 21.82 ±0.79 2
-12 1.047 ± 0.031 26.59 ±0.79 2
-16 1.328 ± 0.031 33.71 ±0.79 3

NOTES
1. Dimensions are in inches.
2. Metric equivalents are for information only.
3. Dimension C indicates both the minimum allowable inner tube diameter at the bulge and the
minimum nipple ID of the fitting when assembled with the hose. When elbow fittings are used, the
minimum ID through the elbow bend area may be .031 inch (0.79 mm) less than the values shown
in this column.

FIGURE 1. Construction of hose - Continued.

3.3.1 Inner tube. The inner tube shall be a seamless fabrication of an oil-resistant elastomer and shall
have a uniform thickness. The bore of the tube shall be smooth, free from pitting, cuttings, borings, or
cements.

3.3.2 Reinforcement. The hose shall be reinforced with uniformly braided steel wires.

3.3.3 Cover. The cover shall be of a compounded polymerized chloroprene that is both abrasion and
oil resistant. A friction ply or a braided layer may be used over the wire reinforcement.

3.4 Dimensions.

3.4.1 Outer surface concentricity. The outer surface shall be concentric, with the inside bore of the
tube, to within .035 inch (0.89 mm) full indicator movement (FIM) for sizes 6 and smaller, .040 inch (1.02
mm) FIM for sizes 8 and 10, and .050 inch (1.27 mm) FIM for sizes 12 and 16.

3.4.2 Inside bore concentricity. The reinforcement shall be concentric, with the inside bore of the
tube, to within .030 inch (0.76 mm) FIM for hose size 8 and smaller. Hoses size 8 and larger shall be
within .035 inch (0.89 mm) FIM.

3.4.3 Length of bulk hose.

3.4.3.1 B designator of bulk hose lengths. Bulk hose shall be furnished in lengths greater than 20 feet
(6.10 m). However, up to 10% of the order may be furnished in random lengths between 10 and 20 feet
(3.05 to 6.10 m). No more than 10% of the order shall be furnished in random lengths between 3 and 10
feet (0.91 to 3.05 m).

3.4.3.2 S designator for specific bulk hose lengths. When the order is for a specific length in feet, a
tolerance of ±1% of the required length shall be used.

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3.5 Performance. The hose shall meet the following performance requirements. When necessary for
testing, the hose shall be assembled with end fittings in accordance with MIL-DTL-8789.

3.5.1 Proof pressure. The hose shall not leak or fail during or at the completion of the test, when
tested as specified in 4.7.3, with the applicable proof pressure specified in table I. There shall be no
visual evidence of damage or permanent deformation.

TABLE I. Performance characteristics.

Hose Proof Burst

Operating Bend radius Assembly length
size pressure, pressure,
pressure inside, min of test samples
dash min min
psi (Mpa) inch (mm) inch (mm) 1/
number psi (Mpa) psi (Mpa)
3,000 8,000 16,000 3.00
-4 16 (406)
(21) (55) (110) (76.20)
3,000 7,000 14,000 3.38
-5 18 (457)
(21) (48) (97) (85.85)
3,000 7,000 14,000 5.00
-6 21 (533)
(21) (48) (97) (127.00)
3,000 7,000 14,000 5.75
-8 24 (610)
(21) (48) (97) (146.05)
3,000 6,000 12,000 6.50
-10 30 (762)
(21) (41) (83) (165.10)
3,000 6,000 12,000 7.75
-12 33 (838)
(21) (41) (83) (196.85)
3,000 6,000 10,000 9.63
-16 24 (610)
(21) (41) (69) (244.60)
1/ Length specified includes fittings at both ends (see 3.5).

3.5.2 Diameter reduction. The ID of the hose shall not be less than 90% of the applicable diameter
specified on figure 1, when tested as specified in 4.7.4.

3.5.3 Elongation and contraction. The length change for hose sizes 4 and 5 shall not be more than
+0.50 or -2.50%, when tested as specified in 4.7.5. Length change for hose sizes 6 and larger shall not
be more than ±2.00%.

3.5.4 Leakage. The hose and end fittings shall not show any evidence of leakage during or at the
completion of the test, when tested as specified in 4.7.6.

3.5.5 Burst pressure. There shall be no leakage in the hose or at the end fittings, when tested as
specified in 4.7.7, below and including the minimum burst pressure specified in table I. The hose shall
not burst or develop a permanent blister. The fittings shall not loosen or disconnect from the hose.

3.5.6 Impulse. The hose and end fittings shall not show any evidence of leakage, burst, or fitting
loosening or blow-off, when tested as specified in 4.7.8.

3.5.7 Bulge resistance. The ball gage, used to determine the inner tube diameter at the bulge of the hose,
shall fall freely under its own weight through the section of the end-fitting insert in the hose, when tested as
specified in 4.7.9.

3.5.8 Low temperature flexibility. The hose shall not leak or fail during or at the completion of the test,
when tested as specified in 4.7.10. There shall be no visual evidence of damage or permanent deformation.
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3.6 Interchangeability. Hoses bearing the same manufacturer’s PIN for hose size (see 1.2) shall be both
functionally and dimensionally interchangeable.

3.7 Cleanliness. The interior surface of the hose shall be free from oil, grease, dirt, moisture, cleaning
solvents and foreign materials.

3.7.1 Sealing of hose ends. The cut hose ends shall be sealed with caps or plugs conforming to NAS847
to prevent the entrance of foreign contaminants. The caps or plugs shall be securely attached and shall
withstand normal strains, jarring and vibrations encountered during shipping, storage and handling. Hose
lengths with uncovered ends shall be rejected and considered as failure.

3.8 Age. The bulk hose that is covered by this specification shall not exceed the age limits in accordance
with SAE AS1933.

3.9 Workmanship. Hose shall be manufactured and processed in such a manner as to be uniform in quality
and shall be free from foreign material and other defects that will affect life, serviceability, strength, assembly or
durability (see table II). Workmanship shall be such as to enable the hose to meet the applicable performance
requirements of this specification.

TABLE II. Workmanship defects.

Defect Inspection Reference

Dimensions affecting
interchangeability not within Standard inspection equipment 3.4.1 and 3.4.2
tolerance
Ridge on tube - Severe Standard inspection equipment 3.3.1
Bunching of tube - Severe Standard inspection equipment N/A
Loose tube Standard inspection equipment N/A
Off center -under gage cover Standard inspection equipment N/A
Hole in tube Standard inspection equipment N/A
Nad lap or delamination of tube Standard inspection equipment N/A
Reinforcement through tube Standard inspection equipment N/A
Reinforcement through cover Visual N/A
Poorly patched cover Visual N/A
Blistered or loose, patch on cover Visual N/A
Under gage cover area Visual N/A
Poor coverlap, opening or lack of
Visual N/A
adhesion
Cover missing Visual N/A
Loose cover (wrinkles when bent) Visual N/A
Exposed reinforcement braid Visual N/A
Split, slit or break in cover Visual N/A
Blister under cover Visual N/A
Misbranding Visual 3.10

3.10 Marking. The outer cover of bulk hose or hose assemblies shall be marked with, continuous
yellow stripe. As a minimum, the hose cover material shall be marked with the following information at
intervals of not more than 12 inches (305 mm).

a. PIN (see 1.2), length designator may be omitted.

b. Cure date in quarter and year such as 4Q06 for fourth quarter 2006.
c. CAGE code.
d. Manufacturer’s name or trademark.

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3.10.1 Marking color. The marking color shall be yellow in accordance with FED-STD-595/13538.
The marking shall be a water resistant, gasoline resistant, and oil-resistant.

3.10.2 Anti-counterfeiting protection. All qualified manufacturers shall establish proprietary measures
to authenticate their products when necessary see 6.2. If required, this proprietary information shall be
released only to the quality assurance department of the final procuring activity.

4. VERIFICATION

4.1 Classification of inspection. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as
follows:

a. Qualification inspection (see 4.4).

b. Conformance inspection (see 4.5).

4.2 Test equipment and inspection facilities. Test and measuring equipment and inspection facilities
of sufficient accuracy, quality and quantity to permit performance of the required inspection shall be used.
The establishment and the maintenance of a calibration system to control the accuracy of all tests and
measuring equipment shall be in accordance with ISO 17025 and NCSL Z540.3 as applicable.

4.3 Inspection conditions. Unless otherwise specified, all required inspections shall be performed in
accordance with the test conditions specified in 4.6.

4.4 Qualification inspection. Qualification inspection shall be performed at a laboratory acceptable to

the Government qualifying activity (see 6.3) on sample units produced with equipment and procedures
used in production.

4.4.1 Samples for qualification. Qualification samples shall be representative of the products
proposed to be furnished to this specification. Sample sizes are specified in the applicable test methods
and table III. Except for visual and mechanical inspection and proof pressure, at the discretion of the
manufacture, hose or hose assembly samples maybe subjected to multiple tests.

4.4.1.1 Hose assembly. When a hose assembly is required for a qualification inspection each hose
assembly shall consist of a hose as specified herein assembled with fittings from two different
manufacturers qualified to MIL-DTL-8789.

4.4.2 Qualification inspection routine. Samples shall be subjected to qualification inspection specified
in table III.

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TABLE III. Qualification and verification of qualification inspection.

Requirement Test method Number of

Inspection
paragraph paragraph samples 1/
3.3, 3.4, 3.6, 3.8, 3.9,
Examination of product 4.7.1 All
and 3.10
Cleanliness 3.7 4.7.2 1 hose
Proof pressure 3.5.1 4.7.3 All
Diameter reduction 3.5.2 4.7.4 2 hoses
3 hoses
Elongation and contraction 3.5.3 4.7.5
assemblies
Leakage 3.5.4 4.7.6 2 hoses
Burst pressure 3.5.5 4.7.7 2 hoses
Impulse 3.5.6 4.7.8 4 hoses
Impulse test
Bulge resistance 3.5.7 4.7.9
samples
2 hoses/ or
Low temperature flexibility 3.5.8 4.7.10 hose
assemblies

4.4.3 Acceptance of hose assembly qualification inspection data. Required qualification tests at the
hose assembly level that were already performed at the bulk hose level may be waived if documented
approval has been obtained from the qualifying activity.

4.4.4 Alternate qualification inspection criteria. Hose shall meet the requirements of 4.4.2.
Alternatively, when the identical fittings are manufactured and tested in accordance with MIL-DTL-8789,
and identical hose assemblies are manufactured and tested in accordance with MIL-DTL-8790, using
identical hose in accordance with MIL-DTL-8788, it is not necessary to test the hose to meet the
qualification requirements of this specification at the discretion of the qualifying activity. This applies
when substantially identical test requirements and test procedures are required for the assembly and the
individual components and upon documented approval by the qualifying activity.

4.4.5 Failures. One or more failures shall be cause for refusal to grant qualification approval.

4.4.6 Summary of test. If the summary of test results indicates nonconformance with the
requirements specified herein but the corrective measures acceptable to the qualifying activity has not
been taken, action may be taken to remove the failing product from the QPL.

4.5 Conformance inspection.

4.5.1 Individual inspections. Inspection of the product, for delivery, shall consist of subjecting each
hose length to the individual tests specified in table IV. Any hose failing to meet the requirements of the
individual tests shall be immediately removed from the lot.

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TABLE IV. Individual inspection.

Requirement Test method

Inspection
paragraph paragraph
Examination of product 3.3, 3.4, 3.6, 3.8, 3.9, and 3.10 4.7.1
Proof pressure 3.5.1 4.7.3

TABLE V. Sampling inspection and periodic inspection.

Requirement Test method Sampling Periodic

Inspection
paragraph paragraph inspection inspection
Elongation and contraction 3.5.3 4.7.5 X
Leakage 3.5.4 4.7.6 X
Burst pressure 3.5.5 4.7.7 X
Impulse 1/ 3.5.6 4.7.8 X
1/ Aging is not required for periodic inspection.

4.5.2 Sampling inspections sample plan. Hose length, randomly selected from a production lot shall
be subjected to the sampling inspections specified in table V.

4.5.2.1 Production lot. A production lot shall consist of 750 feet of hose of one size manufactured
essentially the same time with the same material, process, and control during the continuous production
run.

4.5.2.2 Sampling for inspection (bulk hose). Sampling for bulk hose shall be selected at a rate of 1
sample for each full or partial increment of 750 feet (228.60 m) of hose produced in the continuous run,
up to a maximum of 2 samples. For continuous runs greater than 1500 feet (2286 m), 2 samples,
representative of the entire production run, shall be selected.

4.5.3 Periodic inspections sampling plan. Hose length, randomly selected from a production lot shall
be subjected to the periodic inspections specified in table V.

4.5.3.1 Periodic inspection . Periodic inspection shall be 4 samples tested to each required periodic
inspection for every 20,000 feet (6096 m) of bulk hose (large lot option). At the option of the
manufacturer, 1 sample may be tested to the required periodic inspection for every 5,000 feet
(1524 m) as applicable (small lot option).

4.5.3.2 Reduced production bulk hose. If there has been some production, but the footage of bulk
hose produced has not reached 5,000 feet (1524 m) for one size within three years, the manufacturer
shall perform periodic control tests on one sample of any size desired, the required periodic test, unless
documented approval to not perform the test has been obtained from the qualifying activity.

4.5.3.3 Disposition of test specimens. Test specimens that have been subjected to sampling and
periodic inspection, see table V, shall not be delivered on the contract or purchase order.

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4.5.4 Acceptance of conformance inspection data. Required conformance tests at the bulk hose level
that were already performed at the hose assembly level (hose assembly in accordance with
MIL-DTL-8790) may be waived if documented approval has been obtained from the qualifying activity.
This applies when substantially identical test requirements and test procedures are required for the hose
assembly and with the identical hose fittings that are manufactured and tested in accordance with
MIL-DTL-8789. When conformance inspection data is to be accepted for the hose in accordance with
MIL-DTL-8788, the hose shall be tested at lest once every 36 months, or once every 20,000 feet of hose
produced, whichever occurs first. For the purpose of this specification, 10,000 hose assemblies is
equivalent to 20,000 feet of bulk hose.

4.5.5 Nonconformance.

4.5.5.1 Failures. If a sample fails to pass any sampling and periodic inspection, see table V, the
manufacturer shall immediately notify the qualifying activity and cognizant inspection activity of such
failure. The manufacturer shall take corrective action on the materials or processes or both as
warranted, on all units of product which can be corrected and which were manufactured under
essentially the same conditions, with essentially the same materials and processes, and which are
considered subject to the same failure.

4.5.5.2 Acceptance and shipment. Acceptance and shipment of the product shall be discontinued
until corrective action acceptable to the qualifying activity, has been taken. After the corrective action
has been taken sampling and periodic inspection, see table V, shall be repeated on additional samples.
At the discretion of the qualifying activity this may included all inspections, or the inspection which the
original sample failed. Individual and sampling and periodic inspections, if applicable, may be
reinstituted. However final acceptance of the hose or hose assemblies shall be withheld until the
sampling and periodic inspection has shown that the corrective action was successful.

4.5.6 Additional QPL test and reporting requirements.

4.5.6.1 Retention of qualification. To retain qualification, the contractor shall submit a test report to
the qualifying activity at 12 month intervals. The qualifying activity shall establish the initial reporting date.
Each test report shall consist of a summary of test and inspection results required by this specification
that were performed during the 12 month reporting interval. As a minimum, the test report shall include
the following:

a. Number of lots produced and tested, including lot and sample sizes for each lot.
b. Identify which tests were performed.
c. Quantities passed.
d. Quantities failed.
e. All reworked sampling lots shall be accounted for and identified. A summary of corrective
action taken shall be included.

4.5.6.2 Loss of product qualification.

4.5.6.3 Failure to meet test requirements. The manufacturer shall immediately notify the qualifying
activity at any time during the 12-month reporting period when the qualified product fails to meet the
sampling and periodic inspections requirements of this specification. The manufacturer shall identify and
indicate what corrective action will be taken to correct the problem. Failure to take corrective action
acceptable to the qualifying activity may result in removal of the product from the QPL.

4.5.6.4 Failure to submit summary test data report. Failure to submit a test report within 30 days after
the end of the 12 month reporting period may result in loss of qualification for the product.

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4.5.6.5 Change to manufacturing process, materials or equipment. The manufacturer shall notify the
qualifying activity, in writing, of any changes in the manufacturing process, materials, or equipment used
to manufacture a QPL product. Subsequently, the qualifying activity will notify the manufacturer, in
writing, if a full re-qualification, partial re-qualification, or no additional testing is required as a result of
these changes.

4.5.6.6 No production during reporting period (12 months). When no production occurs during the
reporting period, a report shall be submitted to the qualifying activity certifying that the manufacturer still
has the capability and facilities necessary to produce the QPL product.

4.5.6.6.1 Discontinuation and resumption of production of bulk hose (three years or more). If there
has been no production of any size hose for a period of three years or more, six (6) samples of any size
hose at the option of manufacturer shall be subjected to sampling and periodic inspections. Two hoses shall
be subjected to sampling inspection and four hoses shall be subjected to the periodic inspection (see
table V).

4.6 Test conditions.

4.6.1 Preparation of specimens. Test samples shall be assembled with samples of fittings of
applicable size conforming to MIL-DTL-8789. Assembly lengths shall be as shown in table I.

4.6.2 Temperature. Unless otherwise specified, room temperature shall be defined as +60°F to +90°F
(15.56°C to 32.22°C).

4.6.3 Test fluids. Unless otherwise specified, the test fluid shall be hydraulic fluid conforming to
MIL-PRF-5606, MIL-PRF-87257, MIL-PRF-83282, or water.

4.6.4 Aging of samples. When specified, specimens shall be either air aged (see 4.6.4.1) or oil aged
(see 4.6.4.2) prior to testing.

4.6.4.1 Air aging. Samples shall be exposed to air at a temperature of +158°F ±2°F (70 ±0.16°C) for
a minimum of 168 continuous hours.

4.6.4.2 Oil aging. Samples shall be completely immersed in fluid in accordance with MIL-PRF-5606,
MIL-PRF-87257, or MIL-PRF-83282 at a temperature of +158°F ±2°F (70° ±0.16°C) for a minimum of 168
continuous hours. The following details shall apply:

a. Air shall not be trapped in the bore of the tube during this aging period.
b. The volume of fluid used shall be sufficient to completely fill and cover the samples.
c. Both the samples and the fluid shall be placed in a non-pressurized closed type container or in
a reflux type condenser to prevent distillation of the volatile matter in the fluid.
d. For qualification tests, a new batch of oil shall be used for each group of test samples.
e. For quality conformance tests, a new batch of oil shall be used for each 10 or fewer tests.

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4.7 Test methods.

4.7.1 Examination of product. Each hose length shall be visually examined for conformance to the
following requirements:

a. Design and construction (see 3.3).

b. Dimensions (see 3.4).
c. Interchangeability (see 3.6).
d. Age limitations (see 3.8).
e. Workmanship (see 3.9).
f. Marking (see 3.10).

4.7.2 Cleanliness inspection. Both ends of the hose length shall be visually inspected to determine if
caps or plugs are installed (see 3.7). The caps or plugs shall then be removed and a light source shall be
placed at one end. The interior of the hose shall be visually examined, without magnification, from the
opposite end of the light source. Conformance shall be as specified in 3.7.

4.7.3 Proof pressure test (see 3.5.1). Hoses when subjected to proof pressure testing in accordance
with ASTM D380 shall meet the requirements of 3.5.1. The following details shall apply:

a. Proof pressure shall be in accordance with table I.

b. Test fluid shall be water or fluid conforming to MIL-PRF-5606, MIL-PRF-87257, or
MIL-PRF-83282.

4.7.4 Diameter reduction (see 3.5.2). Hoses when subjected to oil aging shall meet the diameter
reduction requirements of 3.5.2. The following details shall apply:

a. Prior to testing, two hose lengths shall be oil aged as specified in 4.6.4.2.
b. Following the aging process, the ID of the hose shall be measured at a distance of at least 1/2
inch (.500 inch) (12.7 mm) from each end of the hose.

4.7.5 Elongation and contraction (see 3.5.3). Hoses when subjected to the elongation and contraction
test in accordance with ASTM D380 shall meet the requirements of 3.5.3. Test pressure shall be 3,000
psi (206.84 bar) minimum and held for 5 minutes.

4.7.6 Leakage test (see 3.5.4). Hoses when subjected to the leakage test shall meet the
requirements of 3.5.4. Leakage shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D380. The following details
shall apply:

a. Two unaged samples shall be tested.

b. The samples shall be a minimum of 12 inches (30.48 cm) in length.
c. Test fluid shall be water or hydraulic fluid conforming to MIL-PRF-5606, MIL-PRF-87257 or
MIL-PRF-83282.
d. Samples shall be subjected to 70% of the burst pressure specified in table I and held for 5
minutes.
e. After 5 minutes, the pressure shall be released and reduced to zero.
f. Then the pressure shall be raised again to 70% of the burst pressure and held for another 5
minutes.
g. The adjacent outer cover shall be carefully inspected during this period for any wicking or
leakage of the test fluid.

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4.7.7 Burst pressure test (see 3.5.5). Hoses when subjected to the burst pressure test shall meet the
requirements of 3.5.5. Burst shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D380. The following details shall apply:

a. Two unaged hose assembly samples shall be subjected to the burst pressure specified in
table I.
b. Length: In accordance with ASTM D380.
c. Test fluid shall be water or fluid conforming to MIL-PRF-5606, MIL-PRF-87257, or
MIL-PRF-83282.
d. The rate of pressure rise shall be 25,000 psi +0/-10,000 psi (1723.69 bar +0/-689.48 bar) per minute.
e. During this test, the hose shall be fastened at one end fitting to the pressure source while the other
end shall be extended straight, and the free end shall not be restrained or fastened in anyway.
f. The actual pressure at which the samples burst or otherwise fail shall be recorded.

4.7.8 Impulse test (see 3.5.6). Hose samples shall be subjected to impulse testing in accordance with
SAE AS603 and shall meet the requirements of 3.5.6. The following details shall apply.

a. Four samples of the length specified in table I, shall be subjected to the proof pressure test (see
4.7.3), prior to impulse cycling.
b. Two of the four samples shall be air aged (see 4.6.4.1) and the other two shall be oil aged (see
4.6.4.2).
c. The pressure used for impulse testing shall be operating pressure specified in table I. Impulse
cycles shall be specified in table VI.
d. Only size 16 hose shall be tested without surge peaks and in a straight position with one end free.
e. Test fluid shall be in accordance with MIL-PRF-5606, MIL-PRF-87257, or MIL-PRF-83282.
f. The fluid temperature, measured at the manifold, shall be held at +120°F ±20°F (48.89°C ±11.11°C).

TABLE VI. Impulse cycles.

Hose Maximum impulse cycles

size Minimum impulse Minimum average impulse
that can be used to
dash cycles per hose cycles 1/
compute average 2/
number
-4 100,000 --- ---
-5 100,000 --- ---
-6 100,000 --- ---
-8 75,000 100,000 150,000
-10 50,000 75,000 100,000
-12 35,000 50,000 70,000
-16 45,000 55,000 75,000
1/ The average of the test samples shall not be below the values listed in this column.
2/ When test samples impulse cycles are averaged, the maximum cycles that may be used to compute
the average shall not exceed the figures given in this column. This column is giving a limit to the
number of impulse cycles that are allowed to calculate the average. While testing is in progress the
test operator will take a reading of the impulse cycles completed. If it’s higher than the value in
column 4 the test operator would use the value specified in the table not the higher (true) value
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4.7.9 Bulge resistance test (see 3.5.7). Hoses when subjected to the bulge resistance test shall meet
the requirements of 3.5.7. The four samples prepared for the impulse test (see 4.7.8) shall be checked for
bulging of the inner tube and reduction of fitting nipple inner diameter caused by the attachment of end
fittings. The following details shall apply:

a. Ball gages shall be specified in table VII for the applicable hose size.
b. Without using force or lubrication, the ball shall be placed inside the samples at the bulge gage
inspection point shown on figure 1.
c. Holding the hose in a vertical orientation, the gage is inserted into the end of the hose assembly
at the bulge inspection point C shown on figure 1.
d. The ball gage shall fall through the section at the end of the adapter in the hose under its own
weight without lubrication and without forcing the ball gage through the adapter-to-hose
interfacing section.

TABLE VII. Ball gages. 1/

Hose
Ball
size
Diameter Volume (in3) Weight (grams) Weight (ounces)
dash
inches (mm)
number
-4 0.132 (3.35) 0.001204259 0.153543075 0.005416078
-5 0.2 (5.08) 0.004188787 0.5340703 0.018838796
-6 0.26 (6.60) 0.009202764 1.173352449 0.041388834
-8 0.35 (8.89) 0.022449279 2.862283014 0.100964171
-10 0.45 (11.43) 0.047712898 6.083394511 0.214585658
-12 0.575 (14.61) 0.099540952 12.69147137 0.447678961
-16 0.781 (19.84) 0.249431534 31.80252055 1.12180211
1/ Steel balls are used to ensure that hoses are free of debris and bulging rubber.

4.7.10 Low temperature flexibility test (see 3.5.8). Hoses when subjected to the low temperature
flexibility test shall meet the requirements of 3.5.8. The following details shall apply:

a. Testing shall consist of two samples of the lengths specified in table I.

b. One sample shall be unaged while the other shall be oil aged prior to testing.
c. Samples shall be filled with fluid conforming to MIL-PRF-5606, MIL-PRF-87257, or
MIL-PRF-83282 and then exposed for 24 hours in a chamber at a temperature of -65° ±2°F
(-53.89°C ± 1.11°C).
d. Size 16 hose may be exposed to a temperature of -40° ±2°F (-40°C ±1.11°C).
e. After the 24 hour exposure and while still at the specified temperature, the samples shall be
flexed through 180° at each extreme travel, considered as one cycle, to the applicable inside
bend radius specified in table I.
f. Each sample shall be subjected to one cycle only, the duration of which shall be no greater than
four seconds.
g. After the flexing cycle (see figure 2), samples shall be removed from the cold chamber and
subjected to the proof pressure test (see 4.7.3).

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FIGURE 2. Flexibility test set up.

5. PACKAGING

5.1 Packaging. For acquisition purposes, the packaging requirements shall be as specified in the
contract or order (see 6.2). When packaging of materiel is to be performed by DoD or in-house contractor
personnel, these personnel need to contact the responsible packaging activity to ascertain packaging
requirements. Packaging requirements are maintained by the Inventory Control Point's packaging activity
within the Military Service or Defense Agency, or within the Military Service’s System Commands.
Packaging data retrieval is available from the 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 that may be helpful, but is not
mandatory.)

6.1 Intended use. The hose covered by this specification is military unique hose that mates with
fittings conforming to MIL-DTL-8789, to form hose assemblies, conforming to MIL-DTL-8790. The military
unique hose assemblies are intended to be used in high pressure hydraulic systems requiring
interoperability and compatibility with associated components and equipment. The hose assemblies are
required to withstand an operating pressure of 3000 psi (206.84 bar).

6.1.1 Interoperability and compatibility. The interoperability and compatibility to new and existing
systems has been assured through strict adherence to the military detail specification requirements.
Manufacturers of these items and users place great reliance on the detailed technical requirements to
ensure the products meet the interoperability and compatibility requirements while encountering rapid
ambient temperature fluctuations.

6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the following:

a. Title, number, and date of this specification.

b. Required PIN (see 1.2.1).
c. Quantity or lengths of bulk hose required (see 3.4.3).
d. Anti-counterfeiting protection if required (see 3.10.2).
e. Packaging (see 5.1).
f. Shelf life requirements (see 6.2.1).

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6.2.1 Shelf life. This specification covers items where the assignment of a Federal shelf-life code is a
consideration. Specific shelf-life requirements should be specified in the contract or purchase order, and
should include, as a minimum, shelf-life code, shelf-life code, shelf-life package markings in accordance
with MIL-STD-129 or FED-STD-123, preparation of a materiel quality storage standard for type II
(extendible) shelf-life items, and a minimum of 85 percent shelf-life remaining at time of receipt by the
Government. These and other requirements, if necessary, are in DoD4140.27-M, Shelf-life Management
Manual. The shelf-life codes are in the Federal Logistics Information System Total Item Record. Additive
information for shelf-life management may be obtained from DoD 4140.27-M, or the designated shelf-life
Points of Contact (POC). The POC should be contacted in the following order: (1) the Inventor Control
Points that manage the item and (2) the DoD Service and Agency administrators for the DoD Shelf-Life
Program. Appropriate POCs for the DoD Shelf-Life Program can be contacted through the DoD Shelf-
Life Management website: http://www.shelflife.hq.dla.mil/.

6.3 Qualification. With respect to products requiring qualification, awards will be made only for
products which are, at the time of award of contact, qualified for inclusion in Qualified Products List QPL
No. 83797 whether or not such products have actually been so listed by that date. The attention of
contractors is called to these requirements; and manufacturers are urged to arrange to have the products
that they propose to offer to the Federal Government tested for qualification in order that they may be
eligible to be awarded contracts or orders for the products covered by this specification. Information
pertaining to qualification of products may be obtained from DLA Land and Maritime, P.O. Box 3990,
ATTN: DSCC-VQ, Columbus, Ohio 43218-3990 or emailed to vqp.chief@dla.mil. An online listing of
products qualified to this specification may be found in the Qualified Products Database (QPD) at
https://assist.daps.dla.mil.

6.3.1 Provisions governing qualification (SD-6). Copies of "Provisions Governing Qualification" are
available online at https://assist.daps.dla.mil or from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700
Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.

6.4 Environmentally preferable material. Environmentally preferable materials should be used to the
maximum extent possible to meet the requirements of this specification. As of the dating of this
document, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is focusing efforts on reducing 31 priority
chemicals. The list of chemicals and additional information is available on their website
http://www.epa.gov/osw/hazard/wastemin/priority.htm. Included in the EPA list of 31 priority chemicals
are cadmium, lead, and mercury. Use of these materials should be minimized or eliminated unless
needed to meet the requirements specified herein (see section 3).

6.5 Subject term (key word) listing.

Abrasion resistant
Aircraft systems
Bulge resistance
Delivery fluids
Fluid systems
Ship systems
Support equipment
Wire reinforcement

6.6 Supersession data. Table VIII provides supersession data for the “B” designator that was
previously used to represent bulk hose lengths.

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TABLE VIII. Supersession data.

Old PIN New PIN

B8788-4 M8788-4-XXX-B
B8788-5 M8788-5-XXX-B
B8788-6 M8788-6-XXX-B
B8788-8 M8788-8-XXX-B
B8788-10 M8788-10-XXX-B
B8788-12 M8788-12-XXX-B
B8788-16 M8788-16-XXX-B

6.7 Changes from previous issue. Marginal notations are not used in this revision to identify changes
with respect to the previous issue due to the extent of the changes.

CONCLUDING MATERIAL

Custodians:
Army - AT Preparing activity
Navy - AS DLA - CC
Air Force - 99
DLA - CC (Project 4720-2011-003)

Review activities:
Army - AV, MI
Navy - MC, SA
Air Force - 71

NOTE: The activities listed above were interested in this document as of the date of this document.
Since organizations and responsibilities can change, you should verify the currency of the information
above using the ASSIST Online database at https://assist.daps.dla.mil.

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