MIL-T-62097 Truck, Motor Home Shell, For Customization Into Mobile Laboratory, Electronics Van, Work Area, Etc., 14,000 Pounds Gvw, 4X2, Modified CommercialThis specification covers diesel and gasoline engine driven four-wheel, two-rear wheel drive, forward control motor home shells, having a minimum gross vehicle weight GVW of 14,000 pounds, for normal operating conditions. The vehicle has an integral drivers compartment and body for later installation of such special equipment as may be desired. Vehicles procured under this specification are commercial items which are warranted by the manufacturer as specified in procurement documents.

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MIL-T-62097C

TABLE II.  Characteristics and defects.  (continued)

Method of

Characteristics                                            Major defects                                   inspection

Doors and                         Improper fit, not alined, warpage, improper             Visual and door hardware                   application of door seals, improper material,            operational

inoperative door hardware, surface defects

(see 3.5.3 and 3.7.6)

Windows        Sloppy installation of weatherproof seals,                Visual and windows not easily opened or adjusted to                operational various positions, defective glass (cracks,

scratches) (see 3.5.3 and 3.7.6)

Interior panels                   Unevenness, buckling, gaps, open seams,                Visual joiners, edgings, and moldings improperly

installed, surface defects (see 3.5.1.6

and 3.7.5)

Floor and floor                  Gaps, waviness, cracks, bulges, open seams            Visual covering                            inadequately secured, improper floor covering

material, improper application of sound dead- ening material (see 3.5.1.5 and 3.7.8)

Stepwells        Hinge cover not flush with interior floor                  Visual and (when applicable), binding or interference               functional of hinged cover or fold-out stair assembly

(whichever is applicable) damaged, defective material, improper fit

Electrical                           Sloppy or loose connections, improper wiring         Visual and system                               clearances, color code errors, incorrect                     functional

capacity of circuit breaker box(es), wiring not fastened or clipped, incorrect wire size,

faulty materials, faulty solder joints, sloppy installation, inoperative electrical controls,

noisy (see 3.5.4.1 and 3.7.9)

5.  PACKAGING

5.1  Vehicle processing.  The vehicle shall be processed for shipment from manufacturer's plant to initial receiving activity in accordance with the manufacturer's standard commercial practice.

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