MIL-C-53057(ME)
3.30.1 Composition. Composition II shall be used only in the case
when local air pollution regulations governing the application of
varnish precludes the use of composition I. When composition II is
used, the contractor shall provide evidence to the Government that
the use of composition II is required, and shall certify that the
composition II material complies with Rule 442, South Coast Air
Quality Management District.
3.31 Slinging and tiedown provisions Permanently affixed slinging
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and tiedown provisions that enable the crane and all removed
components to be lifted, without the use of spreader bars, in its
transport and operational configuration and to be fastened to the
floor or deck of a transportation medium shall be provided.
Provisions shall conform to MIL-STD-209, classes 1 and 2 or class 3
for type II equipment.
3.32 Identification marking. Each individual crane and each
separable attachment removable for surface transportable purposes
(e.g., boom, wheels, cab, winches, hook blocks, or counterweights),
shall be identified in accordance with MIL-STD-130 on identification
plates conforming to MIL-P-514, type I, style 1, composition C (GG-P-
455, type I, grade A, class 1) material. Additional or specific
information to be indented or embossed on the plate(s) shall be as
specified (see 6.2). Plates shall be furnished and mounted by the
contractor. A shipping data plate shall be furnished and shall
conform to MIL-P-514, type III, composition C (GG-P-455, type I,
grade A, class 1) material and, in addition, shall indicate the
silhouette of the crane in transport position indicating the center
of gravity, the location and capacity of the lifting and the tiedown
attachments. The plates shall be attached by screws, drive screws,
bolts, or rivets in conspicuous protected locations.
3.32.1 Instruction plates/labels. The crane shall be equipped with
instruction plates/labels conforming to MIL-P-514, type III,
composition C (GG-P-455, type I, grade A, class 1) material,
including warnings, cautions and diagrams describing any special or
important procedures to be followed in assembling, operating or
servicing the crane. The crane shall also be labeled on or near the
data plate "CARC month/year" with the month and year the crane was
treated specified.
3.33 Treatment and Painting. The portions of the crane normally
painted, both internally and externally, shall be cleaned, treated,
and painted in accordance with MIL-T-704, type F for ferrous metals
and type G for non-ferrous metals and fiberglass, top coat camouflage
green 383. Primer in accordance with MIL-P-53030 may be used in 1ieu
of MIL-P-52192. Finish coat in accordance with MIL-C-53039
(polyurethane) may be used in lieu of MIL-C-46168. Vendor parts and
components received by the prime contractor with either alkyd primer
or alkyd paint coating may be coated with above specified primers and
paints applied directly over existing alkyd primer or paint without
additional service preparation except for cleaning, if the base alkyd
primer or paint meets applicable military federal specifications and
if the base alkyd primer or paint is allowed to cure for a period of
14 days. This exception for vendor parts and components is not
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