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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be to determine vehicle conformance with the contract. Acceptance of the first production unit of each class and type of vehicle shall not constitute a waiver by the Government of its rights under the provisions of the contract

4.3.1 Vehicle weight. The first production vehicle shall be weighed to determine the curb weight and distribution of the curb weight on front and rear axle. The imposed loading on front and rear axle shall be computed using the curb weight, the operator weight at 91 kg (200 pounds) and assistant driver and 3 crew personnel each at 91 kg (200 pounds); and the specified payload uniformly distributed over the vehicle load area rearward of the crew bench seat. Calculated imposed loads on front and rear axle shall be compared to ascertain that the suspension, axles

and tires furnished are of adequate capacity to meet contractual requirements.

4.3.2 Road test. The first production unit of each class and type vehicle shall be examined and road tested (with payload) by the contractor under the surveillance of Government representatives to assure that the vehicle will operate in accordance with the contract requirements. Road test shall cover not less than 80 km (50 miles) over highways of approximately 88 km/h (55 mph) and not less than 80 km (50 miles) over unimproved gravel roads or rough streets with potholes, at speeds up to 56 km/h (35 mph). The Government reserves the right to perform inspection requirements on first production vehicle with payload where such inspection is deemed necessary to assure the vehicle is equipped and will operate in accordance with contractual requirements. After the road test, the shelving and frame; cabinetry; locks; fasteners; and other components shall be examined to assure alinement.

4.3.3 Production sample. Upon acceptance of the first production unit of each class and

type vehicle, it shall remain at the manufacturing facility as a production sample, and shall be the

last vehicle shipped on the contract. The contractor shall maintain the vehicle in an as new condition for the duration of the contract.

4.3.4 Failure. Failure of the first production vehicle to meet requirements of the contract shall be cause for the Government to refuse acceptance of all vehicles under contract until corrective action has been taken.

* 4.4 Inspection of production vehicles. The contractor's inspection system shall, as a minimum, assure that the vehicle conforms to the physical and dimensional requirements and is capable of meeting performance requirements specified herein. For each vehicle under contract, the contractor shall make available to the Government, at the point of final acceptance, records acceptable to the Government indicating that the servicing and adjusting required by 3.4.23 have been accomplished.