MIL-T-740G
4.6.2.2.1 Test failure. If the vehicle fails to pass any control test, the Government will stop acceptance examination and testing on subsequent vehicles until conditions causing the failure have been remedied. Any defect found during or as a result of the test shall be prima facie evidence that vehicles accepted subsequent to the previously accepted control test vehicle are similarly defective, unless evidence satisfactory to the contracting officer is furnished by the contractor that they are not similarly defective. Such defects on all vehicles shall be corrected by the contractor at no cost to the Government. Another vehicles with corrective actions implemented, shall be subjected to the control test, for the required 50 miles.
4.6.3 Comparison tests. The Government may select a vehicle at any time during the contract production period and subject vehicle to all applicable tests listed in table XI, XV and XVI to reveal defects of a workmanship or materials nature that may reduce the vehicle's effective operation in the field, and to compare existing quality with previous standards. These tests shall be conducted at Government laboratories or proving grounds designated by the contracting officer. Selection of vehicle shall be on a spot check basis. Comparison test vehicle shall be loaded as specified in 3.4.3 and table V, VI, or VII. Vehicle selected shall not include any vehicle previously tested for conformance to 4.6.2.
TABLE XV. Comparison test of 4050 miles for all models except wrecker and expansible van models
Course Mileage and speeds Payload
Paved surface
Level cross-country
Hilly cross-country
Belgian block
900 miles; at speeds up to 50 mph
1550 miles; at speeds up to
applicable conditions of terrain
1550 miles; at speeds up to
applicable conditions of terrain
50 miles; at speeds up to applicable
(see 3.4.3) (see 3.4.3)
(see 3.4.3) (see 3.4.3)
(or equal) conditions of terrain
TABLE XVI. Comparison test of 2250 miles for wrecker and expansible van models.
Course Mileage and speeds Payload
Hard surface
Secondary
Level cross-country Hilly cross-country Belgian block
250 miles at speeds varying up to maximum
750 miles at speeds applicable to conditions of terrain
600 miles at speeds applicable to conditions of terrain
600 miles at speeds applicable to conditions of terrain
50 miles at speeds applicable to
(see 3.4.3) (see 3.4.3) (see 3.4.3) (see 3.4.3)
(see 3.4.3)
(or equal) conditions of terrain
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