A-A-52462 Containers, Shipping And Storage: Metal, Reusable; For Engines, Transmissions, Differentials, Transfers, And Similar Assemblies \(Metric\)This CID covers two types of leakproof, pressurized, metal, reusable containers/boxes \(hereinafter referred to as containers\). They are used as humidity controlled containers for shipment and storage of automotive engines, transmissions, differentials, transfers, and similar assemblies. The two types of containers are classified as follows \(see 5.2\): Type I - Pressurized container. Type II - Controlled breather container.

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3. PRODUCT CONFORMANCE

3.1 Responsibility for inspection. The contractor is responsible for the performance of all

inspections (examinations and tests).

3.2 First article inspection. When specified (see note 5.2), a first article sample shall be

inspected to verify conformance to the salient characteristics in this CID. Approval of the first

article sample by the Government shall not relieve the contractor of the obligation to supply

items that are fully representative of those inspected as a first article sample.

3.3 Contractor certification. The contractor shall certify and maintain substantiating evidence

that the product offered meets the salient characteristics of this CID and that the product

conforms to the producer's own drawings, specifications, workmanship standards, and quality

assurance practices. Items with known defects shall not be submitted for Government

acceptance. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to the

first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the

contract.

4. PACKAGING

Preservation, packaging, packing, labeling, and marking for the desired level shall be as

specified in the contract (see 5.2i).

5. NOTES

(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is

not mandatory.)

5.1 Source of Documents (see 5.2).

5.1.1 Army drawing. Copies of Army Drawing 12369000 "Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings

(CARC) Paint Systems Index" and 12479550 "Arc Welding Procedures for Constructional

Steels" are available from the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, ATTN:

AMSRD-TAR-EN/STND/TRANS, Warren, MI 48397-5000.

5.2 Ordering data. Acquisition documents must specify the following:

a. Title, number, and date of this CID.

b. Type of container and title, number, and date of AED and part number.

c. Welding, if other than as specified (see 2.3).