MIL-D-52987A(ME)
3.19.2 Slinging provisions. The slinging provisions shall conform to MIL-STD-209, class 1 or 3, type
IV. The provisions shall enable the complete distributor to be lifted in the normal operating position. The
provisions shall be located so that not less than one inch clearance is maintained between slings and all
exterior parts and shall be fastened to members which will stand stresses in the amount and direction of pull
specified for the provisions without weld failure, permanent deformation, cracking, loosening, or breaking
of the provision or its connecting structural components. Slinging provisions may also be used as tiedown
provisions when such provisions meet the requirement specified in 3.19.1. All slinging/tiedown provisions
shall be labeled "LIFT", "LIFT DOWN" or "LIFT TIEDOWN", as appropriate, in 1-inch (2.54 cm) high
letters.
3.19.3 Air transportability. The distributors shall meet the requirements of MIL-STD-1791 and
AFSC Design Handbook DH1-11 for air transport. The distributor shall be capable of being loaded and
transported in the C-130, C-141, C-5A aircraft and lifted by helicopters.
3.19.4 Rail transportability. The distributor shall be rail transportable in CONUS and NATO
countries without restrictions. The distributor shall have a dimensional profile within the Gabarit
International de Chargement (GIC) in accordance with MTMC/TEA pamphlet 70-1, outline diagram when
loaded on a 50-inch (127 cm) high rail car. The distributor shall be capable of withstanding shock loads
resulting from rail impact testing in accordance with 4.5.2.14.4 without failure, damage, or permanent
deformation.
3.3.9.5 Highway transportability. The distributor, when loaded on a semitrailer/tractor, shall be
within the highway permit limits of all states.
3.19.6 Parachute suspension provisions. Four integral suspension provisions conforming to MIL-
STD-814 shall be furnished on the distributor. The parachute suspension provisions shall withstand the
stresses in the amount and direction of pull specified without weld failure or permanent deformation of the
distributor or provisions. The parachute suspension provisions shall be labeled "ATTACH DROP
PARACHUTE HERE" in inch letters.
3.19.7 Extraction parachute provision. Extraction provisions shall be provided on the distributor for
attachment of the parachute extraction system. Except as specified herein, the extraction provision shall
conform to MIL-STD-814 and shall withstand stresses in the amount and direction of pull specified
without weld failure or permanent deformation of the distributor or the provision. In lieu of the limit load
specified in MIL-STD-814, the limit load of the provision shall be 56,580 pounds. The design ultimate
strength of welded sections shall be four times the limit load. The extraction provision shall be labeled
"ATTACH EXTRACTION PARACHUTE HERE".
3.19.8 Airdrop. The distributor shall meet the requirements of MIL-STD-660 for air drop.
3.20 Identification plates and marking. Each distributor shall be furnished with an identification plate
showing the contractor's model number, NSN, USA registration number, vehicle identification number,
weight, date of manufacture and date of delivery. The identification plate shall be permanently affixed to
the distributor in a readily accessible and conspicuous location. Plates shall conform to MIL-P-514 or
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