MIL-C-23044A(MC)
3.3 Finish.
3.3.1 Painting. The exterior and interior of chest, .
including the lid, shall be treated and painted in accordance
with MIL-T-704, type B,except that the finish coat of paint
shall conform to TT-E-527. Color shall match Marine Corps
green No. 23 lusterless (see 6.5).
3.3.2 Anodizing. Aluminum parts not painted, shall-be
color anodized in accordance with MIL-A-8625; the color shall
match Marine Corps green No. 23, lusterless (see 6.5).
3.4 Design and construction.
3.4.1 Weight. The weight of each completely assembled
chest with lid, when empty, shall not exceed 325 pounds and
shall be kept to the minimum consistent with the requirements
of this specification.
3.4.2 Lifting and towing hardware. Four towing eyes, two
on each end, and four lifting hooks, two on each side, shall
be provided. Lifting hooks shall have the ends welded to-
gether to prevent spreading. Lifting hooks and towing eyes
shall be fabricated and located as shown on Drawing No. 5136-
5-1.
3.4.3 Carrying bars. Each chest shall be provided with a
carrying bar on each side as shown on Drawing No. 5136-5-1
(see 3.2.1.4).
3.4.4 Lid fastening devices. Seven latches shall be pro-
vided on one side of the chest. The latches shall be spring
loaded, quick acting, dog type, and shall be self positioning
along the chest side when not in use. Seven hold-down
devices, attached to the side of the chest opposite the
latches, shall provide a positive hold for the lid in the
longitudinal, transverse, and vertical directions. The hold-
down devices shall permit rapid removal of the lid, and shall
function when the lid is installed in any - given mating po-
sition and then turned end for end
rota ion in the
horizontal plane). The latches shall not accidenta
engage as a result of any of the conditions specified herein.
3.4.5 Lid. The lid shall be constructed as shown on the
applicable drawings and as specified herein. When installed
on the chest by means of the fastening devices, the lid,
initially and after any of the conditions specified herein.
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