MIL-T-9720F(USAF)

23 Jul 84
SUPERSEDING
MlL-T-9720E(USAF)
25 Jan 1977

MILITARY SPECIFICATION

TRUCK, LIFT, AERIAL STORES 3000 POUNDS CAPACITY

MJ-lA AND MJ-lB

This specification is approved for use by the Department

of the Air Force, and is available for use by all Depart-
ments and Agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. SCOPE

1.l Scone. This specification covers two types of self-motivated, power

Type 1 - P o w e r e d b y a 4 c y l i n d e r g a s o l i n e e n g i n e , M J - l A
Type 2 - P o w e r e d b y a 2 c y l i n d e r d i e s e l e n g i n e , M J - l B

2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 G o v e r n m e n t documents.

2.1.1 Specifications and standards. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2),

the following specifications and standards of the issue listed in. that issue
of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DoDISS)
specified in t h e s o l i c i t a l i o n form a part of this specification to the extent
specified herein

SPECIFICATION
FEDERAL
VV-F-800 Fuel, diesel
MILITARY
MIL-C-104 Crates, Wood: Lumber and Plywood Sheathed, Nailed
and Bolted.
Lubricating Oil, Tnternal Combustion Engine, Tacti-
cal Service.
MIL-L-2105 Lubricating Oil, Gear, Multipurpose.
MIL-G-3056 G a s u l i n e Automotive, Combat.
MIL-F-3541 Fittings, Lubrication.
MIL-G-5514 Gland Design, Packings, Hydraulic, General Require-
ments for.
Hydraulic Fluid, Petroleum Ease, Aircraft, Missile,
and Ordnance.
MIL-T-5624 Turbine Fuel, Aviation, Grades JP-4 and JP-5.
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MI L-S-7742 Screw Threads, Standard, Optimum Selected Series:

General Specifications for.
MI L-G-10924 Grease , A u t o m o t i v e a n d A r t i l l e r y ”
MI L-B-11188 B a t t e r i e s , S t o r a g e : Lead Acid.
MI L-R-12144 Reflector, Indicating, Clearance,
MI L-G-23827 Crease, Aircraft and Instruments Gear and Actuator
Screw.
MIL-I-45208 Inspection System Requirements.
MIL-T-83133 Turbine Fuel, Aviation, Kerostne Type. Grade Jp-8

STANDARDS

FEDERAL

FED-STD-595 Colors

MILITARY

MIL-STD-105 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by

Attributes .
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage.
MIL-STD-130 identification Marking of U.S. Military Property.
MIL-STD-143 Standards and Speciflcations, Order of Precedence
for the Selection of
MIL-STD-162 Materials Handling Equipment, Preparation for.
Shipment , S t o r a g e , C y c l i c M a i n t e n a n c e , R o u t i n e
Testing and Process.
MIL-STD-808 F i n i s h , Materials and Processes for Corrosion Pre-
vention and Control in Support Equipment.
MIL-STD-810 Environmental Test Methods and Engineering, Guidelines,
MIL-STD-831 Test Reports Preparation of.
MIL-STD-889 Dissimilar Metals.

(Coples of specifications and standards required by manufacturers in connec-

tion with specific acquistion functions should be obtained from the contracting
activity or as directed by the contracting officer. )

2 . 1 . 2 Other Government documents. drawings, and p u b l i c a t i o n s . The follow-

ing other Government documents f o r m a p a r t o f t h i s s p e c i f i c a t i o n t o t h e e x t e n t
specified herein.

DRAWINGS

AIR FORCE

65D35518 Specification, Welding.

69E51584 Assembly, Engine
7447187 Truck, Lift, Aerial Stores, 3000 Pounds Capacity,
MJ-1A , A s s e m b l y o f ,
8141033 Engine, Source Control Drawing.
8141050 Truck, Lift Aerial Stores, 3000 Pounds Capacity,
MJ-lB, Assembly of.
7545352 Requirements for Finishes, Protective, and Codes for
San Antonio ALC Ground Support Equipment.
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UNIFORM CLASSIFICATION COMMITTEE

Uniform Freight Classification Rules

(Application for copies should be addressed to the Uniform Classification

Committee, 202 Union Station, 516 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60606.)

* 2 . 1 . 3 O r d e r o f p r e c e d e n c e . ln the event of a conflict between the text of

this specification and the references cited herein, the text of this specifi-
cation shall take precedence .

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 First article testing. This specification makes provision for first
article testing.

3.2 Selection of specifications and standards. Specifications and stand-

ards for necessary commodities services not specitied herein shall be
selected in accordance with MIL-STD-143 except as provided in 3.2.1 and 3.2.2.

3.2.1 Commercial parts. Commercial parts having suitable properties may

be used where, o n t h e d a t e o f i n v i t a t i o n f o r b i d s , t h e r e a r e n o t s u i t a b l e
standard parts. in any case, commercial utility parts, like screws, bolts,
nuts, and cotter pins, having suitable properties may be used provided:

a. They can be r e p l a c e b y s t a n d a r d p a r t s ( M S o r A N ) w i t h o u t a l t e r a t i o n .

b. The corresponding standard part numbers a r e r e f e r e n c e d i n t h e p a r t s

list and, i f p r a c t i c a l on the drawings

3.2.2 S t a n d a r d p a r t s . With the exception in 3.2.1, MS and AN standard

parts shall be u s e d w h e r e t htey suit the purpose. They shall be identified on
the drawings by the part number.

3.3 Materials.

3.3.1 Metals. Metals shall be of the corrosion-resistan type or suitably

treated to resist corrosion due to fuels, salt spray, or atmospheric condition
likely to be met in storage or normal service. When materials are used in the
construction of the lift truck that are subject to corrosion, they shall be
protected against such corrosion in a manner that will in no way prevent
compliance with the performance requirements of this specification. The use of
any protective coating that will crack, chip, or scale with age or extremes of
atmospheric conditions shall be avoided.

3.3.2 Dissimilar metals. Unless suitably protected against electrolytic

corrion,dissimilar metals shall not be user in intimate contact with each
other Dissimilar metal, are defined in MIL-STD-889

3.4 Design and construction. The design and construction of the type 1
lift truck shall conform to drawing number 7447187. The design and construc-
tion of the type 2 lift truck shall conform to drawing number 8141050.
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3 . 4 . 1 Maintenance. The lift truck shall have a minimum number of parts

consistent with reliability. The design shall permit easy assembly and main-
tenance with tools normally available commercially by service maintenance per-
sonnel with a minimum of training.

3.4.2 Screw threads, Screws threads shall be in accordance with

MIL-S-7742

3 . 4 . 3 Hydraulic and hydrostatic fluid. The fluid used in the hydraulic-

hydrostatic system shall be automatic transmission fluid, type A, suffix A.

3.4.4 Lubrication. Greases for general chassis lubrication shall conform

to MIL-G-10924. A l l g r e a s e f i t t i n g s s h a l l b e a c c e s s i b l e f o r p r e s s u r e t y p e
lubrication without need for disassembley at any part of the vehicle. Grease
for lubrication of antifriction bearings shall conform to MIL-G-23827.

3.4.4.1 Engine oil. Engine oil shall conform to MIL-L-2104.

3.4.4.2 Gear lubricant. Gear lubricant shall conform to MIL-L-2105.

3 . 4 . 4 . 3 G r e a s e fittings . Grease fittings shall be in accordance with

MIL-F-3541 .

3.4.5 Structural strength. The structural strength of the lift truck shall
be such that there will be no mechanical failure or deformation of any welds or
components a s a r e s u l t o f t e s t s d e s c r i b e d i n 4 . 6 .

3.5 Performance. The lift truck shall be capable of performing the picking
un, , t r a n s p o r t a t i o n a n d p o s i t i o n i n g o p e r a t i o n s n e c e s s a r y f o r l i f t i n g a e r i a l
stores with weights up to 3000 pounds to the racks and pylons of aircraft. The
lift truck shall be capable of performing such functions under the conditions
described in section 4.

3.5.1 Lift. The empty lift truck shall be capable of a reach of 75 inches,
measuring from the ground to the top ant] center of the lift cradle.

3.5.1.1 Lift rate. The lifting time of the hydraulic system cantilever
arms , up or down, fully loaded or empty, shall be not more than 12 seconds for
the maximum lift of O to 75 inches. The lift shall be fully controlled in
increments of 1/8 inch from minimum to maximum lift position, up or down,
under a capacity load.

3.5.2 Speed T h e l o a d e d l i f t t r u c k s h a l l h a v e a s p e e d o f n o t l e s s t h a n
10 miles per hour on a hard level surface when the engine is operating at the
speeds specified in 3.6.2.

3.5.3 Traction. The lift truck shall be capable of climbing a 20 percent

grade empty, and a 10 percent grade loaded, without stalling

3.5.4 Transport handling The lift truck shall be provided with dual pur-
pose tie-down rings. These rings shall be of sufficient strength, and so
located, as to properly hold the lift truck in place during air transportation,
and shall be suitable as lift points for lifting by crane.
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3.5.5 Engine loading. The fully loaded lift truck shall operate at maxi-
mum forward speed on a f l a t l e v e l s u r f a c e a n d s h a l l b e c a p a b l e o f s i m u l t a n e o u s
operation of the lift arm and the steering system without stalling the engine.

3.5.6 Safety provision. Mechanical, hydraulic, and hydrostatic systems

shall incorporate inherent safety features and provisions to protect operating
personnel , e q u i p m e n t , a n d a i r c r a f t .

3.5.6.1 Failsafe. The lifting mechanism shall be equipped with a hydrau-

lically actuated “Failsafe” device which prevents the lift arms from falling
in the event of hydraulic failure.

3.6 M a j o r c o m p o n e n t s .

3.6.1 Power train, The power train shall consist of those units necessary
for the application of generated engine power to the drive wheels of the lift
truck. When lnstalled in the lift truck, it shall be-capable of satisfactory
operation in any ambient temperature range from -40° Fahrenheit (F) to +125°F.
It shall withstand, without damage, storage temperatures of -80°F to +180°F.
The lift truck shall be equipped with a hydrostatic drive train which includes
all the components and parts essential for adequate and efficient transmission
of power from the engine to the differential under all conditions specified
herein. The hydrostatic system shall be a closed loop hydraulic system con-
taining a pump driving motor. heat exchanger and filter. This system shall
also contain a mechanically actuated rotary by-pass valve to allow the lift
truck to be towed in the event of engine/battery failure. In the open posi-
tion, the valve shall by-pass the hydrostatic fluid, thereby removing the
resistance of the hydrostatic system from the drive wheels. A foot operated
pedal shall provide a variable speed control for the lift truck. The speed
controls shall also provide inching capability both in the forward and reverse
directions for precise positioning of the load. The s p e e d c o n t r o l s h a l l b e a
single acting foot pedal. This pedal shall cause forward, reverse, or zero
movement of the lift truck when depressed while the direction selector handle
is in either forward, reverse, or neutral, as applicable. Downward pressure
on the pedal shall cause movement of the hydrostatic pump swash plate. The
lift truck shall be equipped with a dash mounted forward, reverse, neutral
(park) selector handle which selects the direction the lift truck will travel
when the foot pedal is depressed. This handle shall include a microswitch
feature to prevent the engine from being started unless the handle is in the
neutral (park) position, Movement of the selector handle shall not cause move-
ment of the hydrostatic pump swash, plate. The selector handle shall be
designed to positively remain in the selected position yet allow the driver to
easily change the selector from one position to another. With the selector in
a n y p o s i t i o n inadvertent movement of the lift truck in any other direction
shall be prevented. A feature shall be provided to prevent the direction
selection handle from being moved (shifted) when the foot pedal is depressed.
The transmission and transmission controls shall provide for a smooth and
positive destroking of the pump when the foot pedal is released,
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3.6.1.1 Heat exchanger. The heat exchanger on the l i f t t r u c k s h a l l l i m i t

the hydrostatic fluid temperature to +200 F with the lift truck loaded to
capacity and traveling at maximum speed on a smooth level surface. This
temperature requirement applies to non-continuous (normal) operation of the
lift truck. During the continuous operation encountered in road testing (see
4.6.7), the maximum allowable temperature shall be +210°F.

3.6.2 Engine. The lift truck will be powered by an air cooled engine.
T h e t y p e 1 l i f t t r u c k w i l l h a v e a g a s o l i n e e n g i n e conforming to USAF Drawing
No. 69E51584. The type 2 lift truck will be powered by a diesel engine con-
forming to USAF Drawing No. 8141033. The operating speed of the engine shall
be :

Type 1 - 2400/2550 RPM

Type 2 - 2500/2650 RPM

idle speed for both engines shall be 1100/1300 RPM.

3.6.2.1 F u e l . The type 1 lift truck shall operate on 73 octane gasoline

per MIL-G-3056. T h e t y p e 2. l i f t t r u c k s h a l l o p e r a t e o n d i e s e l p e r V V - F - 8 0 0 ,
o r t u r b i n e f u e l s , grades JP-4 or JP-5 per MIL-T-5624 and grade JP-8 per
MIL-T-83133.

3 . 6 . 2 . 1 . 1 T e s t f u e l s . The environmental tests, paragraph 4.6.3, and the

r o a d t e s t s , paragraph 4.6.7. shall be conducted using JP-4 fuel. Other tests
shall use commercial DF-2 diesel fuel, TP-4 fuel is not readily available on
the commercial market. The supplier is responsible for coordination JP-4 fuel
purchase, through the procuring activity, from the nearest Air Force installa-
tion and the associated bulk fuel transfer and storage.
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3.6.3 Electrical system. The type 1 lift truck shall have a 24 volt elec
trical system It shall incorporate an alternator system and a voltage regu-
l a t o r . The alternator shall produce sufficient power to prevent battery dis-
charge when the engine is at operating speed and with the vehicle lights
turned on. The type 2 l i f t t r u c k s h a l l h a v e a 1 2 v o l t e l e c t r i c a l s y s t e m . I t
shall incorporate an internal flywheel type alternator and a voltage regulator.
The alternator shall produce sufficient power to prevent battery discharge
when the engine is at operating speed and with the vehicle lights turned-on.
At maximum engine operating speed (3.6.2), t h e a l t e r n a t o r s h a l l p r o v i d e n o t
less than 10 amps.

3.6.3.1 Starting system. The starting system shall include a lead acid
battery, starting motor, and starting switch. The type 1 lift truck shall
incorporate a battery conforming to MIL-B-11188. The type 2 lift truck shall
I n c o r p o r a t e a 7 5 a m p - h o u r ( m i n i m u m ) b a t t e r y c o n f o r m i n g t o S A E G r o u p 2 4 . As an
a i d i n c o l d s t a r t i n g t h e t y p e 2 lift truck shall be equipped with two mani-
fold heaters and a switch mounted on the instrument panel for activation of the
heaters. The battery shall have sufficient capacity to start the engine when
tested. in accordance with 4.6.3.2.

3.6.4 L i g h t i n g s y s t e m The lift truck shall be provided with a spotlight,

a backup l i g i h t , a n d r e f l e c t o r s . Reflectors shall be in accordance with
MIL-R-12144

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 3.6.5 Chassis frame. T h e c h a s s i s f r a m e s h a l l b e r i g i d l y c o n s t r u c t e d w i t h
a capability of withstanding, without mechanical failure, the tests described
in 4.6.

3.6.6 Steering. Steering of the two rear wheels shall be accomplished by

a power steering mechanism. The steering gear ratio shall insure positive con-
trol of the lift truck while traveling at maximum speeds and be capable of
turning the wheels while the lift truck is stationary.

3.6.7 B r a k e s . The brakes shall hold the loaded lift truck on a twenty
percent grade.

3.6.7.1 Service brake. The lift truck shall have hydraulic brakes. The
brakes shall be foot pedal controlled and capable of stopping the fully loaded
lift truck traveling at 10 mph within a maximum distance of 16 feet.

3.6.7.2 Parking brake. The lift truck shall be equipped with hydraulic
parking brakes. This shall be provided by locking hydraulic pressure in the
service brakes. A valve will be provided in the operator’s compartment for
this purpose. The parking brakes s h a l l b e c a p a b l e o f h o l d i n g t h e l o a d e d l i f t
truck on a 20 percent incline when the rotary. by-pass valve is in the open
position.

3.6.8 Hydraulic lift system. The lift truck shall be provided with a lift
ing capability of 3000 pounds, c o n s i s t i n g of a complete hydraulic system, can-
tilever mechanist., l i f t a r m s a n d c r a d l e , The control valves and hydraulic
system design shall minimize hydraulic actuator drift or movement unless com-
manded by t h e o p e r a t o r . A c t u a t o r d r i f t s h a l l n o t e x c e e d 1 / 2 i n c h p e r h o u r .

3 . 6 . 8 . l C o n t r o l v a l v e s . The hydraulic system shall 1 have’ control valves

f o r p o s i t i v e metering of the hydraulic fluid to insure a smooth operation. The
lift truck shall be provided with two sets of control valves. one set,
located at the operator’s compartment. shall control lift The second set,
located on the cradle, shall control lift, tilt, lateral and longitudinaal table
motions.

3.6.8.2 P a c k i n g s . Packing installation shall be in accordance with

MIL-G-5514.

3.6.8.3 Pressure compensated system pump The lift shall be provided with
a p r e s s u r e compensated system pump. This pump shall automatically vary its
volume as required by demand on the hydraulic system. operating pressure shall
be maintained in tile pump line only until a demand is made on the hydraulic
s y. s t e m . Maximum operating p r e s s u r e s h a l l b e 1 5 0 0 p s i .

3.6.8.4 Hand pump. The h y d r a u l i c s y s t e m s h a l l c o n t a i n a h a n d p u m p w h i c h

w i l l p r o v i d e p o w e r f o r lift motion in the event of engine or system pump

3.6.9 Lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanisn shall be such that stores
being listed shall remain in a given attitude during the lifting operation.
The lifting, mechanism s h a l l h a v e a c a p a c i t y o f l i f t i n g s t o r e s f r o m 6 3 / 8 i n c h e s
above ground leve1 to 75 inches minimum above g r o u n d l e v e l . Provisions shall
be made to prevent binding of the lifting mechanism while lifting with the
lift truck setting on an uneven surface.

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3.6.9.1 Lifting arms. The lifting arms shall be of sufficient strength to

prevent tilting of stores during adjustment operations fore, aft, or laterally.

3.6.10 Load transfer. Provisions shall be made for transfer of the weight
of the loaded lifting arms to the main frame for relieving the hydraulic system
while the load is being transported.

3.6.11 Instrument panel. The lift truck shall be provided with an instru-
ment panel which will contain all switches, gages, etc. , required for normal
starting and operation,

3.6.12 Cradle. The lift truck lifting arms shall be provided with an
adjustable cradle for nesting and positioning the stores. The cradle shall
be so designed that it will always be lower than the underside of stores,
during loading and unloading operations. This cradle shall be equipped in
such a manner as to nave four separate motions.

3.6.12.1 Y a w . The cradle shall impart to the weapon or store a yaw move-
ment of 360 degrees minimum to either side of center. The yaw movement shall
be manually operated.

3.6.12.2 Tilt. The cradle shall impart to tile weapon or store a tilt move-
ment of 5 degrees minimum nose up or nose down. The tilt motion shall be
hydraulically powered.

3.6.12.3 Longitudinal. The cradle shall impart to the weapon or store a

l o n g i t u d i n a l m o v e m e n t o f 2 3/8 inches minimum fore or aft of center. The
longitudinal motion shall be hydraulically powered.

3.6.12.4 Lateral. The cradle shall impart to the weapon or store a lateral
movement of 2 3/8 inches minimum right or left of center. L a t e i a l m o t i o n s h a l l
by hydraulically powered.

3.6.12.5 Cradle adjustment controls. Controls for adjustment of tilt,

l a t e r a l , longitudinal , and of raising and lowering of the cradle shall be
located on the cradle bed. Yaw adjustments shall be accomplished by manually
pivoting the cradle on the bed.

3.6.12.6 Cradle rollers. The cradle shall be provided with adjustable

rollers for nesting stores of different diameters, in accordance with the
applicable drawing. The holes will be coded to conform to the different
diameter requirements.

3.6.12.7 Tie-down strap. The cradle shall be provided with a quick con-
necting and disconnecting nylon tie-down strap with sufficient capacity to
hold stores to the cradle during transportation.

3.7 Interchangeability. All parts having the same part number shall be
functionally and dimensionally Interchangeable.

3.8 Treatment and painting. Treatment and painting shall be in accordance

with MIL-STD-808 in conjunction with USAF Drawing No. 7545352. Color shall
be No. 24052 per FED-STD-595.

3.9 Operation markings. Functional and operational controls shall be

properly indicated and coded.
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3.10 Identification of product. Equipment , a s s e m b l i e s a n d p a r t s s h a l l b e

marked for identification in accordance with MIL-STD-130.

3.11 Workmanship.

3.11.1 General. The lift truck, including all parts and accessories,
shall be fabricated and finished in a workmanlike manner. P a r t i c u l a r a t t e n -
tion shall be given to the following;

a. Freedom from blemishes, defects, burrs, and sharp edges.

b. Accuracy of dimensions , r a d i i o f f i l l e t s a n d m a r k i n g o f p a r t s a n d
assemblies .

co Thoroughness of finishing, welding, painting, machining and

soldering.

d. Alignment of parts and class fit of assembly, screws, and bolts.

3.11.2 Cleaning. The lift truck shall be thoroughly cleaned. Loose,

spattered, or excess slag, metal chips or other foreign material shall be
removed prior t o s u b s e q u e n t p r o d u c t i o n l i n e o p e r a t i o n s .

3.11.3 W e l d i n g . Welding shall conform to USAF Drawing No. 65D35518.

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1 Responsibility for inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the

contract, the contractor is responsible for the performance of inspection
requirements as specified herein, Except as otherwise specified in the con-
t r a c t , the contract may use his own or any other f a c i l i t i e s s u i t a b l e f o r t h e
performance> of the inspection requirements herein, unless disapproved by the
Government . The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspec-
tions set forth in the specification where such inspections are deemed
necessary to assure supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements.

4.2 Classification of tests. The inspection and testing of the lift truck
shall consist of the following.

4.2.1 First article tests. The first article tests are those tests per-
formed on a first article lift truck to determine if that lift truck meets
the requirements of this specification. First article tests consist of all
tests described under 4.6.

4.2.1.1 Test sample. The first article lift truck, as specified in the
c o n t r a c t , s n a i l b e t e s t e d f o r a p p r o v a l b y t h e p r o c u r i n g a c t i v i t y , or when
so specified in the contract, at the contractor’s plant under the supervision
of the procuring activity.

4 . 2 . 2 Acceptance tests. Acceptance test are those tests performed on

production units which have been submitted for acceptance by the Government.
They consist of those tests described in 4.2.2.1 and 4.2.2.2,
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4.2.2.1 Production tests. Production tests shall be performed on each

lift truck and consist of ail tests described below.

a. Cycle test with a 3000 pound load on the cradle, five complete cycles
of each hydraulic motion.

b. Road test with a 3000 pound load on the cradle, one mile.

c. Service brake test per 4.6.9 except the grade shall be 10%.

d. Parking brake test per 4.6.10 except the grade shall be 10%

e. Structural overload test per 4.6.4 except load shall be 6000 pounds.

4.2.2.2 Periodic sampling tests. O n e l i f t t r u c k s h a l l b e s e l e c t e d f r o m

each 50, or fraction thereof, on the contract or order and subjected to
sampling tests. The test sample shall be selected by the procuring activity
from production lift trucks which have successfully completed all production
tests. The sampling tests shall consist of all tests described under 4.6
except for 4.6.3, environmental tests, and 4.6 .6, towing tests. The structural
overload test (4.6.4) shall be performed at a test load of 6000 pounds.

4 . 3 R e j e c t i o n a n d r e t e s t . When one item selected from a production run

fails to meet the specification, no Item still on hand or later produced shall
be accepted until the extent and cause of failure are determined.

4.3.1 Individual tests may continue For operational reasons, individual

tests may be continued pending the i n v e s t i g a t i o n o f a s a m p l i n g t e s t f a i l u r e ,
but final acceptance of items on hand or produced later shall not be made until
it is determined that items meet all other requirements of the specification.

4.3.2 Defects in items already accepted. The investigation of a test

failure could indicate that defects may exist in items already accepted. If
so, the contractor shall fully advise’ the procuring activity of all defects
likely to be found and methods of correcting them.

4.4 Test conditions. Unless otherwise specified herein, tests shall be

performed under ambient atmospheric c o n d i t i o n s p r e v a i l i n g a t t i m e o f t e s t .

4.4.1 Order of tests, The environmental tests (4.6.3) shall be performed

first in any order convenient to the contractor and acceptable to the Govern-
ment . E n v i r o n m e n t a l t e s t s s h a l l b e f o l l o w e d b y s t r u c t u r a l o v e r l o a d t e s t s
(4.6.4). The remainder of the tests may be performed in any order convenient
to the contractor and acceptable to the Government.

4.5 Test report. The contractor s h a l l p r e p a r e a f i r s t a r t i c l e t e s t r e p o r t

in accordance with MIL-STD-831 and furnish three complete copies of the report
the procuring activity.

4.6 Test methods.

4 . 6 . 1 Examination of product, Each lift truck shall be examined for con-

formance with this-specification and applicable drawing with respect to work-
manship , m a t e r i a l D i m e n s i o n s , a n d m a r k i n g s .
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4 . 6 . 2 F u n c t i o n a l t e s t s . Each completely assembled lift truck shall be

inspected for functional coordination of the power train, hydraulic system,
lifting mechanism, and controls. Each truck shall be loaded to capacity and
driven a minimum of 1/2 mile to assist in demonstrating the above.

4.6.3 Environmental testing. T h e l i f t t r u c k , with a 3000 pound load on

the table, will be subjected to the following environmental tests in accordance
with MIL-STD-81O. In addition to the specific pass/fail criteria in the
following paragraphs, a general criteria shall be that the lift truck complete
the remainder of the first article tests without failure which is directly
attributable to tile environmental tests.

4.6.3.1 High temperature test, method 501.l procedure I. The lift truck
s h a l l b e o p e r a t e d a t + 1 2 50 F f o r 3 0 m i n u t e s b y c y c l i n g t h e l i f t a r m s u p / d o w n
T h e h y d r a u l i c o i l t e m p e r a t u r e s h a l l b e m o n i t o r e d a n d s h a l l n o t e x c e e d + 2 0 00 F .

4 . 6 . 3 . 2 L o w t e m p e r a t u r e t e s t , method 502. 1, procedure I The storage

t e m p e r a t u r e s h a l l b e - 6 50 F , T h e l i f t t r u c k s h a l l b e o p e r a t e d a t - 4 0 ° F . Prior
t o s t a r t i n g t h e t e s t , the vehicle shall be winterized as specified below and
the battery shall be removed from the vehicle.

a. Drain, flush and refill hydraulic system with hydraulic fluid per
MIL-II-5606

b. Drain engine crankcase and refill with engine oil per MIL-L-2104,
grade 5W-20,

e. Drain differential and refill with oil per MIL-L-2105, grade 75W

4.6.3.2.1 Starting aids. T o a s s i s t i n c o l d s t a r t i n g o f t h e e n g i n e , i t i s

permissible to use two batterics connected in parallel, ether and a portable
hot all blower.

4.6.3.2.2 Test conduct. After the engine has started, allow to run at
2000 to 2400 rpm for a period of not less than 15 minutes. Operate each
hydraulic motion through complete cycles as specified below and in the order
specified.

a. L i f t - raise lift arms, pause for approximately 5 minutes. Lower

lift arms. kaise and lower again to complete second cycle.

b. Actuate lateral, longitudinal and tilt motions through five cycles.

c. Operate steering through two complete cycles.

d. Operate drive forward and backward, a s p e r m i t t e d b y t e s t c h a m b e r s i z e ,

e. Apply 3000 pound load to table and cycle each motion through two
complete cycles.

NOTE : Physical size of the test chamber may prohibit performing a complete
cycle of some motions. I n t h i s c a s e a partial cycle- is acceptable.
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4.6.3.3 Humidity test. The lift truck shall be subjected to humidity tests
in accordance with MIL-STD-810, method 507.1, procedure II After completion
of the test, the lift truck shall be inspected. Some rust and corrosion is to
be expected as a result of this test. The pass/fail criteria is as follows:

a. The lift truck shall be operated for 30 minutes at step 8 of proce-

dure II by cycling each motion as permitted by the physical size of
the test chamber. There shall be no evidence of abnormal operation.

b. The vehicle must be capable of completing the remainder of the first

article tests without incurring a failure which is directly connected
with such rust and/or corrosion.

c. There must not be patterns of rust and/or corrosion which may indicate
that the contractor’s manufacturing procedures are inadequate.
Examples of s u c h p a t t e r n s a r e :

(1) General and gross flaking or peeling of paint.

(2) General and gross corrosion of hardware such as nuts, bolts, etc.

(3) Extensive corroision of an individual functional component such

as a pump, motor or valve which prevents the component from
o p e r a t i n g o r can reasonably be expected to prevent normal
operation in the near future.

4 . 6 . 3 . 4 S a n d a n d d u s t t e s t , method 510.1, procedure I. The lift truck

shall be operated for 30 minutes by cycling each motion as permitted by the
physical size of the test chamber at step 5 of procedure I.

4.6.4 Structural overload tests. The lift truck shall be subjected to a

static load test. The forward frames shall be blocked to prevent transmission
of the load through the tires. The rear of the lift truck shall be chained or
otherwise restrained to allow application of the full load. The lifting arm
will be set so that the cradle is 30-50 inches of the ground. A 7500 pound
load shall be placed on the cradle and held in position for 3 minutes. Evi-
dence of yield in any of the components which could in any manner prevent the
lift truck from meeting operational requirements during service life shall be
reason to consider that the lift truck has failed this test.

4.6.5 Engine loading test. The lift truck shall be operated at maximum
forward speed on a level hard surface road. Simultaneous operation of lift
arms and steering shall not cause the engine to stall.

4 . 6 . 6 T o w i n g t e s t . With the engine off and the rotary by-pass valve in

t h e o p e n p o s i t i o n , t h e u n l o a d e d l i f t t r u c k s h a l l b e p u s h e d 30 feet by two men
without undue resistance of t h e d r i v e t r a i n The truck shall then be loaded
and towed .3 miles. T o w i n g s h a l l h a v e n o a d v e r se effect on the hydrostatic
d r i v e system as evidenced by examination and successful completion of the
remaining tests.
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4.6.8 Cycle tests. The lift truck shall be subjected to a cycle test
w h i c h c o n s i s t s o f r a i s i n g. . a n d l o w e r i n g a c a p a c i t y l o a d t h r o u g h t h e f u l l l i f t
range of the lifting mechanism for 1000 cycles. Cradle adjustments shall be
actuated, o n e a d j u s t m e n t t o e a c h f i v e l i f t i n g c y c les. At the end of this
test, e v i d e n c e o f Y i e l d i n a n y c o m p o n e n t s t h a t c o u ld in any manner prevent the
lift truck from meeting operational requirements during service life shall be
reason to consider that the lift truck has failed to meet this test. For the
periodic sampling test, reduce test to 100 cycles.

4.6.9 Service brake test. The lift truck shall be placed on a 20 percent
incline and loaded to capacity. The service brakes shall have sufficient
capacity to hold the vehicle without movement. in addition, the service brakes
shall stop the loaded lift truck traveling at 10 mph within a maximum distance
of 16 feet.

4 . 6 . 1 0 Parking brake test. The lift truck shall be placed on a 20 percent

incline and loaded to capacity. A pplication of the parking brake shall hold
the vehicle without movement. T h e rotary by-pass valve shall be in the open
positiorn for this test.

4.6.11 Attitude test. The lift truck cradle shall be subjected to a bomb
a t t i t u d e a d j u s t m e n t test with a 3000 pound simulated bomb mounted on its axis.
The nose of the bomb shall be tilt nose down 5 degrees and up 5 degrees from
horizontal and shall shift laterally 2 3/8 inches either side of center and
l o n g i t u d i n a l l y 2 3/8 inches fore and aft from the center of the bomb table.
The bomb shall rotate about the vertical axis of the bomb table through 360
degrees.

4.6.13 Failsafe test. The cradle shall be raised off the ground. It shall
be demonstrated by causing a h y d r a u l i c f a i l u r e t h a t t h e “ F a i l s a f e ” f e a t u r e s
of the main lift mechanisms are functioning. The failure shall be simulated
by disconnecting the return hydraulic line (line to rod end of cylinder) from
one lift cylinder. The lime shall be disconnected at the counterbalance
valve. There will be a “shifting” of the load as a result of disconnecting
one lift cylinder. However, after this initial “shift,” there shall be no
visible drop In the lift arms.

4.6.13 Manual lift test. The auxiliary hand pump shall demonstrate that
the lift can be raise or lowered through its range with the engine shut off.

4.6.14 Lift rate. With the engine at maximum operating speed (3.6.2), the
c r a d l e s h a l l b e r a i s e d from, ground to maximum height. It shall not require
more than 12 seconds to complete the lift cycle with a 3000 pound load.

4.6.15 Grade test. The loaded lift truck shall be stopped on a 10 percent
s lope . From this position, the lift truck shall climb the slope. This test
shall bc reptated on a 20 percent slope with tile lift truck unloaded.

4 . 6 . 1 6 S p e e d t e s t With the engine at maximum operating speed (3.6.2), the

l i f t t r u c k . small demonstrated a minimum speed of 10 mph loaded.

4.6.17 Drive control test. It shall be demonstrated that the lift truck is
cable of smoothly accelerating from 0 to 10 mph without evidence of “leaping”
or "jumping." It shall be demonstrated that, from 10 mph, the lift truck will
come to a smooth controlled stop when the foot pedal is released. This test
will be performed on a hard level surface.
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4.6.18 Drift test. This test shall demonstrate that, with the engine
operating at 1800 rpm and a 3000 pound load on the table, the hydraulic actu-
ator drift does not exceed 1/2 inch per hour. Lift arm drift shall be meas-
ured at the front of the cradle. T i l t , longitudinal and lateral cylinder drift
shall be measured relative to the respective cylinder rod,

4.7 Q u a l i t y program.

4 . 7 . 1 I n s p e c t i o n s y s t e m . Unless otherwise specified in the contract or

purchase order, the contractor shall implement and maintain an inspection sys-
tem in accordance with MIL-T-45208.

4 . 7 . 1 Sampling p l a n . Sampling plans shall be in accordance with

MIL-STD-l05.

4 , 7 . 3 L e v e l o f i n s p e c t i o n . Unless otherwise specified in the contract or

purchase order, the inspection level shall be level II with an AQL of 1.5.

5. PACKAGING

5 . 1 L e v e l s o f preservation and packaging.

5.1.1 Level A. The lift truck shall be preserved and packaged in accord-
ance with MIL-STD-162.

5.1.2 Level C. The life truck shall be preserved and packaged in accord-
ante with manufacturer’s commercial practice. The lift truck shall be pre-
pared for shipment in such a manner as to assure adequate protection against
corrosion and deterioration during shipment to the using, activity for immediate
use

5.2 Levels of p a c k i n g

5.2.1 Level A. The lift truck shall be crated to conform to MIL-C-104,

style B, sillbase crating.

5.2.2 Level B. T h e l i f t t r u c k , preserved and packaged in accordance with

5.1.1, shall he prepared for shipment as a mobile load.

5.2.3 Level C. The lift truck shall be prepared for shipment in such a
manner as to insure safe transportation at the lowest rate to the point of
delivery. The lift truck, so prepared, shall meet uniform classification rules
or regulations of other carriers as applicable to the mode of transportation.

5 . 3 M a r k i n g . In addition to any special marking specified by the contract

or purchase order, the crates shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129.
The nomenclature shall be as follows. Truck Lift Aerial Stores, 3000 pounds
c a p a c i t y , MJ-1A or MJ-lB, a s applicable.

6.1 Intended use The lift truck covered by this specification is Intended
for use in or around hardstands and landing strips, to pick up, t r a n s p o r t ,
p o s i t i o n and load aerial stores into aircraft
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6.2 Ordering data. Documents should specify the following:

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

b. Level of preservation, packaging, and packing (see 5.1 and 5.2).

* 6.3 Changes from previous. The margins of this document arc marked
with asterisks to indicate where changes (additions, modifications, correc-
tions , deletions) from the previous issue were made. This was done as a con-
venience only and the Government assumes no liability whatsoever for any
inaccuracies in these notations. Bidders and contractor’s are cautioned to
evaluate the requirements of this document based on the entire content, i r r e -
spective of the marginal notations and relationship to the last previous issue.

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