MIL-C-23044A(MC)
chest and for the packaging thereof, that are covered in
documents referenced in the basic specifications shall not be
repeated (see 4.1).
4.6.1 Visual and mechanical inspection. Chests shall be
inspected to verify that the materials, design, construction,
physical dimensions, weight, marking and workmanship are in
accordance with the requirements of this specification, and
Drawing Numbers 5136-5-1 and 5136-5-1-1.
4.6.2 Lid operation test.
Lid operation shall be tested
as follows:
(a) Install lid and latch into place. Visually in-
spect gasket for effective seal.
(b) Unlatch lid and remove from chest.
(c) Turn lid end for end (180° rotation in a horizontal
plane), assemble with the chest and inspect for effective
seal.
(d) Repeat (a) through (c), inclusive for a total of
25 cycles for preproduction testing; or a total of 5 cycles
for acceptance testing.
(e) With the lid lugs engaged by the hold-down devices
and the latches disengaged, raise the lid to a 45° angle and
allow it to fall to the chest. This test shall be repeated
for a total of five times. Inspect the lid for structural
failure and loosened gasket.
4.6.3 Lifting. The chest, loaded with sand or other ap-
proved ballast to an evenly distributed gross weight of 2,600
pounds minimum, and with the lid latched in place, shall be
hoisted so that the entire weight of the chest and its
contents are supported by the four lifting hooks (see 3.4.2)
for a minimum period of 10 minutes. During and after the
test, the lifting hooks, the chest and the lid-shall be in-
spected for evidence of permanent deformation or failure,
and the latches shall be observed for malfunction. After
this test, lid operation shall be tested as specified for
acceptance testing in 4.6.2.
4.6.3.1 Bar lift. With the chest loaded with sand or
other approved ballast to an evenly distributed gross weight
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