MIL-D-435F(ME)
and efficient operation of the distributor. The plates shall be labeled by lettering or other
appropriate marking with information such as function, the direction the control is to be moved,
neutral position, safety instructions, and other warnings or instructions as necessary. The plates
shall conform to MIL-P-514, type III, composition C, of type I, grade A, class 1 material. Plates
shall be attached as specified in 3.17.1. Plates describing safety measures or warning against
operations detrimental to the distributor shall be distinguished by the words "CAUTION" or
"WARNING" in red lettering.
3.18 Treatment and painting. The portions of the distributor normally painted shall be
cleaned, treated, and painted in accordance with MIL-T-704, type F or G, as applicable. Unless
otherwise specified (see 6.2) top coat color shall be camouflage green 383 conforming to
MIL-C-46168. The distributor shall then be overcoated in accordance with the Government
furnished camouflage patterns with MIL-C-46168 top coat of the colors specified in the
camouflage patterns, with the exception that the first article may be camouflage green 383.
3.19 Data for camouflage patterns. The contractor shall generate the following data
(see 6.2.1):
a. Eight by ten color photos that mirror each of the views listed under 3.19.1.
b. Original illustrations of each of the views listed under 3.19.1. The illustrations shall
be to 1/8 scale on D size paper. Each illustration shall include length, width, and
height dimensions relative to each other and shall be clearly detailed to the extent that
all discontinuities of the distributor that cover one square inch or more of area, are
clearly delineated to scale.
3.19.1 Camouflage pattern views.
a.
Back.
b.
Front.
c.
Left side.
d.
Right side.
e.
Top.
f.
Hidden views that would result in a change of a finished pattern.
Note: Hidden views are those areas requiring camouflage coloration that are not apparent from
the other views. Included are variations in the appearance of the distributor that result when the
deployed distributor is taken from a stand-by condition and placed into a ready-for-use condition.
3.20 Rustproofing. The distributor shall be rust proofed in accordance with procedures
outlined in MIL-R-46164.
3.21 Stenciling. The gross weight of each distributor shall be stenciled on each side of the
distributor. "Lift" and "Tiedown", as applicable shall be stenciled adjacent to their respective
tiedown and slinging attachment. All stenciling shall be in block-type letters not less than 1 inch
high and shall be lusterless black in color.
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