MIL-STD-1365 General Design Criteria For Handling Equipment Associated With Weapons And Related ItemsThis design standard contains the general design criteria and applicable tests for beams, bands, strongbacks, cradles, assembly stands, slings, dollies, bomb loaders, trailers and hoists used as an integral component of an ordnance handling device associated with handling weapons and related items. This standard is not intended to be used directly for acquisition of related equipment, but is to be used as the basis to prepare appropriate development specifications from which the equipment is to be designed and procured.

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MIL-STD-1365C

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5.3.4.5  Rain ...............................................................................................................................................23

5.4  Special requirements - trailers and loaders .....................................................................................................23

5.4.1  Parking brakes........................................................................................................................................23

5.4.1.1  Adjustment access .........................................................................................................................23

5.4.1.2  Force levels....................................................................................................................................23

5.4.2  Towing provisions..................................................................................................................................23

5.4.2.1  Steering..........................................................................................................................................23

5.4.2.2  Automotive type steering...............................................................................................................23

5.4.2.3  Cramping stops..............................................................................................................................23

5.4.3  Fenders, mudflaps, and bumpers............................................................................................................24

5.4.4  Controls..................................................................................................................................................24

5.4.5  Fuel servicing provisions .......................................................................................................................24

5.4.5.1  Fuel tank construction and mounting ............................................................................................24

5.4.5.2  Fuel tank components....................................................................................................................24

5.4.5.3  Fuel tank marking..........................................................................................................................24

5.5  Requirements for non-mobile equipment........................................................................................................24

5.5.1  Hoist cable guides ..................................................................................................................................24

5.5.2  Hydraulic lifting or hoisting mechanisms ..............................................................................................24

5.5.3  Positioning and stabilizing load .............................................................................................................24

5.5.4  Hand operated hoist................................................................................................................................24

5.6  Special requirements for boom-type hoists.....................................................................................................24

5.6.1  Classification of requirements................................................................................................................24

5.6.2  Product examination...............................................................................................................................25

5.6.3  Functional requirements.........................................................................................................................25

5.6.3.1  Design proof load ..........................................................................................................................25

5.6.3.2  Operating speed.............................................................................................................................25

5.6.3.3  Braking ..........................................................................................................................................25

5.6.3.4  Cycle test .......................................................................................................................................25

5.6.3.5  Free-wheeling................................................................................................................................25

5.6.3.6  Safety overload device...................................................................................................................25

5.6.4  Environmental........................................................................................................................................25

5.7  Special handling requirements ........................................................................................................................26

5.7.1  Hoisting and tiedown fittings .................................................................................................................26

5.7.1.1  Single-point hoisting......................................................................................................................26

5.7.1.2  Location of single-point hoisting eye ............................................................................................26

5.7.1.3  Size of hoisting eye .......................................................................................................................26

5.7.2  Load attachments....................................................................................................................................26

5.7.3  Spreader bar slings .................................................................................................................................26

5.7.4  VERTREP slings....................................................................................................................................26

5.7.5  Lifting beams .........................................................................................................................................26

6.  NOTES ...................................................................................................................................................................26

6.1  Intended use ....................................................................................................................................................26

6.2  Acquisition requirements ................................................................................................................................27

6.3  Dissimilar metals ............................................................................................................................................27

6.4  Air transportability..........................................................................................................................................27

6.5  Wiring marking...............................................................................................................................................27

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