MIL-PRF-12065E
AMERICAN GEAR MANUFACTURER'S ASSOCIATION (AGMA)
AGMA Standards
(Applications for copies should be addressed to the American Gear Manufacturer's
Association, 1500 King Street, Suite 201, Alexandria, VA 22314.)
2.4 Order of precedence In the event of a conflict between the text of this document
and the references cited herein, the text of this specification takes precedence. Nothing in this
document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has
been obtained.
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 First article. When specified (see 6.2), a first article sample shall be subjected to first
article inspection in accordance with 4.2.
3.2 Materials. Materials used shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's materials
specifications for winches. The materials shall be capable of meeting all the operational and
environmental requirements specified herein. Asbestos, cadmium, and radioactive material shall
not be used in this item (see 4.3.1 and 6.5).
3.2.1 Dissimilar metals. Dissimilar metals shall not be used in intimate contact with
each other unless protected against galvanic corrosion (see 4.3.1).
3.2.2 Recyled. recovered. or enviromentally preferable materials. Recycled,
recovered, or environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent
possible provided that the material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance
requirements, and promotes economically advantageous life cycle costs.
3.3 Safety.
3.3.1 Ratchet. A ratchet mechanism, which will hold the load under maximum load
conditions without assistance, shall be included. When engaged, the ratchet shall allow winching
of the load but will prevent playout of the load and kickback of the crank if released. When not
engaged, the ratchet shall allow free wheeling playout of the wire rope (see 4.3.1).
3.4 Description. The winches shall be of the hand-operated. spur gear, single-drum, 2-
or 3-purchase type. Load holding is provided by a ratchet mechanism and load holding/control
by a handbrake. Capacities shall be as specified in table I. All parts having the same
manufacturer's part number shall be directly and completely interchangeable with each other
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