MIL-T-62316 Truck, Van, Panel: Calibration And Repair: 3900 Kilograms 8,600 Pounds Gvw, 4X2, Modified CommercialThis specification covers diesel or gasoline engine driven, four-wheel, two-rear wheel drive, forward control type commercial panel trucks, with cabinetry and shelving. The truck has a minimum gross vehicle weight GVW of 3900 kilograms kg 8,600 pounds. Vehicles procured under this specification are commercial items which are warranted by the manufacturer as specified in acquisition documents. See figures 1 through 5.

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MIL-T-62316B(AT)

attachments shall be identified by stenciling or other suitable marking. Tie down markings shall clearly indicate that the attachments are intended for the tie down of the equipment on the carrier.

3.1.1.6 Drain plugs. Drain plugs installed in manual transmissions and rear axles shall be of the permanent magnet type.

* 3.1.1.7 Silicone brake fluid. When specified (see 6.2), and if available as the

manufacturer's standard or optional brake fluid, brake fluid conforming to MIL-B-46176 shall be

provided in the hydraulic brake system. A decal or plate shall be placed near the master cylinder stating "CAUTION: USE SILICONE BRAKE FLUID ONLY, MIL-B-46176."

* 3.1.1.8 Wheel splash and stone throw protection. Vans shall have rigid splash shields ahead of the rear wheels and rubber mud flaps to the rear of the rear wheels. A metal strip not less than 3.2 millimeters (mm) (0.125 inch) thick and not less than 25 mm (1 inch) wide, extending the entire width of the mud flap, shall be installed to prevent the bolt heads or bolt nuts from damaging the mud flap. As an alternate method of attaching the mud flaps, tabs or clips with minim tun surface contact dimensions of 25 mm (1 inch) high, by 32 mm (1.25 inch) wide by 2.4 mm (0.094 inch) thick, shall be furnished at each bolt. All splash shield and mud flap installations, front and rear, shall conform to the rear wheel splash and stone throw protection provisions of SAE J682.

* 3.1.1.9 Brake lights. At least one pair of brake lights shall override the four-way emergency flasher or the two systems shall be independent of each other. Modifications to the manufacturer's standard product to accommodate this requirement shall not compromise conformance to any Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation referenced herein or to any Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard. If additional lights are added to the vehicle, the lights shall be selected from the chassis manufacturer's standard matching hardware.

3.2 General design.

3.2.1 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The vehicle and furnished accessories shall comply with all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in effect on the date of manufacture.

* 3.2.2 Air pollution control. The vehicle shall comply with EPA Regulations governing Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles and New Motor Vehicle Engines in effect on the date of manufacture. In addition, vehicles destined for California shall comply with State of California regulations governing air pollution control in effect on the date of manufacture.