MIL-C-23044 Chest, Collapsible Tank

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MIL-C-23044A (MC)

shall provide an effective seal sufficient to protect the

chest contents during storage, handling and shipping, when

inspected as specified in 4.6.2(a).

3.4.6 Storage compartment. A 9-inch-wide compartment, for

storing tank fittings and the tank repair kit, shall be pro-

vided at one end of the chest.

3.4.7 Skids. Two skids, not less than 2-1/2 inches wide

shall be provided on the bottom of each chest. The skids

shall run the entire length of the chest and shall be turned

up at each end a minimum of 3 inches on a 14- to 16-inch

radius. The skid webs shall be slotted to permit handling

the chest by forklift truck.

3.4.8 Stacking lugs. Four stacking lugs shall be provided

on the top of each chest lid for use as a stacking aid.

3.4.9 Welding. The quality and strength of all welds shall

be such as to enable the chests to meet the requirements of

this specification.

3.4.9.1 Aluminum. All aluminum welding shall be by the

inert gas shielded arc method in accordance with MIL-W-8604.

3.4.10 Interchangeability. All parts having the same

manufacturer's part numbers shall be physically and function-

ally interchangeable.

3.4.11 Special tools. No special tools shall be required

for operation and maintenance of the chests or the components

thereof.

All screw threads shall be in ac-

3.4.12 Screw threads.

cordance with H-28.

3.4..13 Identification marking. Marking for identification

shall be in accordance with the drawings and MIL-STD-130.

3.4.14 Nameplate. A "US" nameplate shall be securely

attached in a conspicuous location, to each assembled unit.

For the Marine Corps, the plates will be furnished upon re-

quest to the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Code CSG,

Headquarters U. S. Marine Corps, Washington, D. C. 20380.

The contractor shall legibly imprint the required data in the

blank spaces as directed by the procuring activity (see 6.2).