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12 NOVEMBER 1954
superseding
m-c-o07011A( USAF)
15 December 1953
14 September 1950
MI L-C-7Oll
KLLITAEIY SPECIFICATION
CHARGE, GUN, CALIBER .SO M3, AUTOMA!EC, TYPE B-1
This speci fi cati on has been approved by the Department
of Defense f or use of the Departments of the Army, the
Navy, and the A i r Force.
1. SCOPE
1.1
This speci fi cati on covers one type of cal i ber .SO M3 gun, automatic charger,
designated Type B-l.
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
2.1 The follotring speci fi cati ons, standards, drawing, and publication, of the
i ssue i n effect on date of i nvi tati on f or bids, form a p at of this speci fi cati on to the
extent speci fi ed hereirr:
SPECIFICATIONS
Federal
NN-P- 515
PPP-B-601
Mi l i tary
MIL-A-140
MIL-SS272
M I L - P - ~~~
MIL-S-7742
MIL-S-8SO3
MIL-W-6101
JAN-P-100
JAN-P-306
JAN-?- 108
JAN-P- 125
Plywood, Container Grade
Boxes, Wood, Cleated-Plywood
Adhesive, Water-Resistant, Waterproof Barrier-
Environmental Testing, Aeronautical and
Material
Associated Equipment, General Speci fi cati on
or
Preservation, Methods of
Screw Threads, Standard, Aeronautical .
Steel Bars, Chrome-Vanadium(6150) (Ai rcraft
Wire; Spring Steel (For Ai rcraft Application)
Packaging and Packing f or Overseas Shipment -
General Specification
Packaging and Packing f or Overseas Shipment -
Boxes; Wood, Nailed
Packaging and Packing for Overseas Shipment -
Boxes, Fiberboard (V-Board and W-Board),
Exterior and I nteri or
Packaging and Packing f or Overseas Shipment -
Barrier-Material, Waterproof, Flexible
Qual i ty)
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STANDARDS
MIL-STD-129
MIL-STD-130
Packaging and Packing for Overseas Shipment -
Tape, Adhesive, Pressure-Sensitive, Water
Resi stant
Markhg f or Shipment and Storage
I denti fi cati on Marking of U. S. Mi l i tary
Property
DRAMEXIS
A i r Force-Navg Aeronautical Standard Drawing
ANDl OO~O Bosses-Standard Dimensions f or Gasket Seal
Strai ght Thread
PUBLICATIONS
A i r Force-Navy Aeronautical Bul l eti n
No. 143
Speci fi cati ons and Standardsj Use of
(Copies of speci fi cati ons, standards, drawings, and publ i cati ons requi red by con-
tractors i n connection with speci fi c procurement unctions should be obtained from the
procuring acti vi ty or as di rected by the contracting offi cer.)
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1
Component parts.- The Type B-1 charger shal l consi st of the following:
Automatic el ectri c, pneumatic gun-bolt retractor mechanism, electropneumatic sear
actuator, el ectri c ammunition rounds counter impulse switch assembled together within
a dt i pi ece metal housing with mounts, and an external l y mounted AN receptacle.
3.2 Materials.-
3.2.1 Protecti ve treatment.. When materi al s are used i n the construction of the
charger that are subj ect to corrosion i n salt a i r or other atmospheric conditions l i kel y
to occur during servi ce usage, they shal l be protected against such corrosion i n a manner
that Wu1 in no way prevent compliance wi t h the performance requirements of thi s speci-
fication.
exbreme atmospheric conditions shal l be avoided.
The use of any protecti ve coating that will crack, chip, or scal e with age or
3.2.2 Sel ecti on of materials.- Speci fi cati ons and standards for al l materials,
parts, and Government certi fi cati on and approval of processes and equipment, which are
not speci fi cal l y designated herein and which are necessary f or the execution of this
speci fi cati on, shal l be sel ected i n accordance Kith ANA Bul l eti n No. 143, except as
provided i n the following paragraph.
3.2.2.1 Standard parts.- Standard parts (MS, AV, or JAN) shal l be used wherever
they are sui tabl e for the purpose, and shal l be i denti fi ed on the drawing by thei r part
numbers. Commercial uti l i ty parts such as screws, bol ts, nuts, cotter pins, etc, may be
used, provided they possess sui tabl e properti es and are replaceable by the standard
parts (MS, AN, or JAN) without al terati on, and provided the corresponding standard park
numbers are referenced in the parts l i st and, if practi cabl e, on the contractor's
drawings.
date of i nvi tati on for bids, comerci al parts may be used provided they conform to all
requirements of thi s speci fi cati on.
I n the event there i s no sui tabl e corresponding standard part i n effect on
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3.3 Design,.- The gun charger shal l be designed to exert a driving force agai nst
the gun bol t stud through the enti re l ength of the gun bol t travel (7.25 inches) under
a mi ni mumgas pressure of 400 psi .
actuate the sear sl i de on the gun bol t as wel l as el ectri cal inpulses to an external
rounds counter.
It shal l al so be required to provide 50 psi to
3.3.1
Mounting.- The gun charger shal l be arranged for i nstal l ati on on ei ther the
ri ght- or left-hand si de of the caliber .50 M3 machine gun without addi ti on or subtrac-
ti on, and with a mi ni muminterchanging of parts.
from the si de pl ate of the cal i ber .SO M3 gun, using the rectangular sl ots provided f or
thi s purpose.
3.3.1.1 The charger shal l be arranged to permit i ts quick attachment to or removal
3.3.1.2 The gun charger shal l be adequately seal ed to permit use under all
environmental conditions.
3.3.2 J ZLectric connector receptacle.- A n AN standard el ectri cd receptacl e shall
be used on the charger assembly.
3.3.3
Pneumatic fi tti ngs.- All pneumatic f i tti ngs shal l be the AN type f or a
standard 3/16-inch tube.
3.3.4 Voltage.- The normal operating voltage of the charger shal l be 28 vol ts dc.
The charger shal l be capable of operating on a minimum of 22 vol ts at a gas pressure of
800 psi .
3.3.5
Current.- The current requirements of the charger shdl not exceed 7
amperes during operation and gun ire.
3.3.6 Coils.- The fi ni shed solenoid coi l s shal l be taped and impregnated with a
moisture-proof and heat-resi stant protecti ve coating.
One end of each coi l assembly shal l be grounded to the charger housing i n a manner that
w i l l i nsure a good el ectri cal connection.
A U coi l l eads shal l be fl exi bl e.
3.3.7 Mechanical detai l s,- No assembly shal l depend sol el y on sof t solder f or
mechanic al strength.
3.4 Construction.- The gun charger shal l be constructed to meet the requirements
of fi gure 1.
withstand the strains, j ars, vibrations, and other conditions i nci dent to shipping,
storage, i nstal l ati on, and service.
No parts of the charger shal l work loose i n service. Further, it shal l
3.4.1 Gun bol t retractor mechanism.-
3.4.1.1 The gun bol t retractor mechanism shal l consi st of a pneumatic cyl i nder
and pi ston capable of retracti ng the gun bol t 7.25 inches.
3.4.1.2 Suffi ci ent el ectri cal and mechanical control s to return the boi t retractor
pi ston to i ts (battery) starti ng posi ti on shal l be incorporated i nto the bol t retractor
mechanism.
by the retractor pi ston during the return stroke.
pi ston during gun f i ri ng shal l not be affected by the i nerti a forces of thi s part
induced by the osci l l ati ons of the gun.
The forward motion of the gun bol t assembly shal l be i n no way restri cted
The forward posi ti on of the retractor
3.4.1.3 A mechanical time delay shal l be incorporated wi thi n the retractor
mechanism to control the cycling of the gun bol t to a maximum of 800 milliseconds with
400-psi ai r pressure supplied to the charger piston.
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3.4.1.4
When a voltage of 28 vol ts dc i s applied continuously and 4OO-psi a b
pressure is supplied, the retractor mechanism controls shal l be energized automatically
and the retractor pi ston shal l complete charging cycl es as necessaxy unti l the gun
fires. Further, i f a stoppage occurs during fi ri ng, the control system shal l energize
the charger and cl ear the s5oppages within an i nterval not exceeding 800 milliseconds,
whereupon gun f i re can be automatically resumed when the charging cycle i s completed.
Innnediately upon completion of fi ri ng, the gun bol t shal l return to (battery) starti ng
position. The retractor control s shal l be so designed that when an el ectri cal impulse
is applied by a remotely controlled switch or thermostat, the retractor pi ston shal l
drive the gun bol t to the rear, h which posi ti on it shal l be retai ned without current
consumption unti l released. When 28 vol ts are then appl i ed continuously through the
gun f i ri ng switch, the charger shall permit the gun bol t to return to (battery) starti ng
position,
3.4.1.5
The retractor mechanism shal l be designed to permit l ocal manual non-
el ectri cal control for retracti ng and retenti on of the bol t i n i ts rear posi ti on and
subsequent release.
3.4.2 Eectropneumatic sear actuator.-
3.4.2.1
The sear actuator shal l be as s mal l and as l i ght a uni t as i s consi stent
with the requirements of force and i nterchangeabi l i ty i n mounting as specifLed herein.
Control and operation of the sear actuator shal l be independent of the gun charger and
the rounds counter.
configuration of the gun charger,
The air l i ne to the se= actuator shalL not proj ect beyond the
3.4.2.2 The sear actuator shal l consi st of a solenoid-operated pneumatic-actuated
mechanism with housing and the necessary linkage between the actuating mechanism and the
sear sl i de of the cal i ber .SO M3 machine gun. The actuating mechanism and interconnect-
ing linkage w i l l be contained as a uni t in the housing,which w i l l be designed to protect
the uni t from sand, dust, and other foreign matter.
ruggedness to withstand, without damage, serv%ce usage, and shal l be of suffi ci ent
strength to withstand, without di storti on, the opposing force to that created by the
actuating mechanism housed within.
The housing shal i be of sufficient
3.4.2.3 A l l parts of the sear actuator shal l be SO designed and constructed as to
be able to withstand, without damage, di storti on, or displacement, the forces of i nerti a
to which the complete uni t will be subjected as a resiilt of f ore and aft osci l l ati ons at
a di stance of 0.2 inch at a rate of 1,500 cpm.
gas pressures ranging from 400psi to 1,500 psi .
mi ni mum force of 9 pounds against the gun sear sl i de at an operating gas pressure of
400 psi.
be sui tabl y protected therefrom.
as to assure transmission of the force created by the actuati ng mechanism to the sear
sl i de of the gun without bending or other di storti on and shal l be supported in such a
manner as to withstand al l forces imposed thereon, i n addition to those exerted through
the l i ne of thrust.
actuating mechanism to the sear sl i de of the gunshal l be held to a minimum,and the
design of the interconnect.ing linkage shal l be such that a maxi mum control of manufac-
turi ng tolerances wi l l be possible.
starti ng posi ti on within the housing must be accomplished without the ai d of the gun
sem return spring.
thereof a return spring of steel wire i n accordance with Speci fi cati on m-W-6101, which
"dll return the plunger to i ts f ul l y open position, thereby retracti ng the sear pi n
when the current is interrupted.
minimum.
It shal l be capable of operating under
It shal l be capable of exerting a
The actuating mechanism shal l be impervious to damage from l ubri cants orshal l
The interconnecting l i nkage shal l be of such strength
The number of parts required to transmit the force created by the
Return of the interconnecting linkage to i ts
The sear actuator shal l be designed to contain as an i ntegral part
The force of this spring shal l be held to a practi cal
3.4.2.4 Sear actuator adjustment.- An adjustment shal l be so provided on the top
of the sear actuator housing that the protrusi on of the sear pi n can be varied by mew
of a standard comerci al wrench.
The adjustment means shal l not be made i ntegra with
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the plunger andashal l be seal edto prevent the entrarice of forei gn matter i nto the
housing. The di recti on of rotati on of the adjustment, to i ncrease sear protrysion,
shal l be counterclockwise when viewed f romthe adjustment si de of the sear actuator
housing. It shal l be cl earl y i ndi cated with an arrow and marked ttIM."
3.4.2.4.1 Adjustment increments.- This sear pi n protrusion shal l be adj ustabl e i n
increments of 0.003 inch.
actuator housing to lock the adjustment that when set at any posi ti on the setti ng wi l l
not be changed as a resul t of vi brati ons encountered i n servi ce use.
Sui tabl e means shal l be so provided at the top of the sear
3.4.2.4.2
Manual sear release.- A manual-release button shall be so incorporated
It shal l not affect the performance of the solenoid under
on top of the sear actuating solenoid plunger that manual operation can be effected f rom
outside the charger housing.
operation and not extend more than 3/16 inch above the top of the charger housing, but
retract when pressure i s dthdrawn.
3.b.2.4.3
Manual. sear-release guard.- A guard shal l be provided on top of the
sear actuator housing to protect the manual sear rel ease from damage and actual opera-
ti on of the gun charger. 'The guard shal l not extend more than 9/ 32 i nch above the top
of the charger housing and shal l not affect the movement of the manual sear rel ease.
with Speci fi cati on MZL - S- ~~O~, or other al l oy steel s of equivalent physical character-
istics. The bearing surfaces and that porti on of the camthat contacts the sear sl i de
of the gun shal l be hardened to Rockwell ttC1l 55 to 60.
ground and polished.
degrees,
protrusion, whenxhe sear actuator i s energLzed, is 0.322 io.01~ -0.000 inch.
adjustment range measured f rom thi s dimension shai i be 0.100 i nch mi ni mum.
pi n protrusion when the sear actuator i s deenergized shal l not exceed 0.212 inch.
above dimension shal l be measured from the top of the sear pin to the outsi de surface of
the mounting pl ate.
3.4.2.5
Sear pin.- The sear pi n shal l be fabri cated of al l oy steel i n accordance
The surfaces so treated shal l be
The angle of the camsurface of the sear pi n shal l be 37 21/2
3.4.2.5.1 AdJ ustment.- The sear pi n shal l be so adj ustabl e that the maxi mum
The
The sear-
The
3.4.3 Rounds counter impulse switch.-
3.4.3.1
operate a rounds counter.
t h e cycle,
at 28 vol ts dc at a rate of 1,500 times per minute.
ci rcui t may be grounded to the charger frame.
The rounds counter impulse switch shal l provide el ectri cal impulses to
The switch shal l be closed for two-thirds of the gunfire
It shal l be capable of making and breaking an inductive l oad of 0.5 ampere
The rounds counter impulse switch
3.4.3.2
The switch shal l be of suffi ci ent ruggedness to withstand, without damage,
servi ce usage and the induced vi brati ons and shock impulses of the gun without di stor-
%ion or malfunction.
3.5 I nterchangeability,- A l l parts having the samemanufacturer's part numbers
shal l be di rectl y and completely interchangeable with each other with respect to i nstal -
l ati on and performance.
3.6
Screw threads.- Screw threads shal l be in accordance with Speci fi cati on
KSL-S-7742.
3.7
Weight.- The weight of the charger shal l not exceed 4 pounds,
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3.8
Performance.- The gun charger shal l perform i ts charger functions as required
for ai rcraf t and meet the following tests of Section 4:
(a) Leakage - A i r pressure
(b)
(c)
(d) Firing - Actual load
Operation - Over-all with dunrmy load
Environmental - Low and high temperature
Al ti tude
Humidity
309 I denti fi cati on of product.- Equipment, assemblies, and parts shal l be marked
for i denti fi cati on i n accordance with Standard NIL-STIF.130.
3.10 Workmanshie.- The completed gun charger shal l be free of defects which may,
affeck .servi ceabi l i ty, functioning, operation, or appearance.
4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS
4.1
Cl assi fi cati on of tests.- The inspection and testi ng of gun chargers shal l be
cl assi fi ed as follows:
(a) PreproductLon tests: Preproduction tests are those tests
performed on samples representati ve of the production of
the i tem af ter the award of contract, to det er be that the
production meets the requirements of tus speci fi cati on.
(b) Acceptance tests: Acceptance tests are those tests performed
01: i ndi vi dual l ots which have been submitted for acceptance.
4.2
Test conditions.- Tests as l i sted herein shal l be conducted at a temperature
of approximately 68 "F unless otherwise specified.
4.3 Preproduction tests.-
4.3.1
Sampling instructions.- Two gun chargers as speci fi ed i n the contract w i l l
be tested for design approval by the procuring acti vi ty, or when SO speci fi ed i n the
contraci,, at the contractor's pl ant under the supervision of the procuring acti vi ty.
4.3.2
-- Tests.- The Preproduction tests of gun chargers shal l consi st of all the
tests speci fi ed under Acceptance tests and, in addition, the following tests.
Sand and dust.-
4.3.2.1
The charger shal l be subjected to the Sand and dust
tests, Procedure I, of Speci fi cati on MIL-E-5272.
be covered during the test.
chambers, it shal l be checked f or mechanical operation and conti nui ty of the charger
ci rcui ts.
The open end of the charger case shl.1
After the charger has been removed from the sand and dust
There shal l be no mechanical or el ectri cal f ai l ure as a resul t of thki test,
4.3.2.2
Sal t spray (fog).- The charger shal l be subjected to the Sal t spray tests
i n accordance with Speci fi cati on MIL-E-5272,
hours.
completion of the sal t spray the charger shal l be allowed to dry and shal l be checked
f or mechanical operation and conti nui ty of ci rcui ts.
result of thi s test.
The durati on of the test shal l be 100
A t the The open end of the charger case shal l be covered during this test.
There shal l be no f ai l ure as a
4.3.2.3
Fungus resistance.- The charger shal l be subjected to the Fungus resi st-
ance test, Procedure I, of Speci fi cati on MCL-E-5272.
4.3.2.4
I nsulation.- The charger shal l be so i nsul ated that it will withstand an
a-c potenti al of 500 vol ts at commercial frequency between ei ther terminal and any
other exposed parts f or 60 seconds.
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Acceptance tests.- The Acceptance tests shal l consi st of I ndividual tests
and Sampling tests.
tests.
4.4.1
4.4.1.1 Examination of product.- I nspections with regard to materials, workman-'
I ndividual tests.- Each gun charger shal l be subjected to the following
ship, dimensions, and markings shal l be accomplished for conformance with thi s specifica-
tion.
4.4.1.2 Leakage,- With a pressure of 800 psi applied, leakage shal l not exceed 2
cubic inches per minute, f ree a i r .
4e4.1.3
Operation.- The charger shal l be tested by f i ri ng 25 rounds (with a
dummy round) e v m d s with no malfunctions or breakage. A rounds counter shal l be
i nstal l ed to check rounds counter impulse switch operation.
by l ocal manual control pri or to gunfire testi ng and cycled 5 times af ter gunfiring test
as well.
gunfire test.
It shal l be cycled 5 times
Al s o, it shal l be cycled 5 tilies by remote manual control before and af ter
4.4.2
Sampling tests.- One gun charger assembly shal l be sel ected at random from
the first 100 production uni ts, and submi ttedto the following Sampling tests.
the f i rst 100 uni ts, one charger shal l be sel ected at random from each succeeding l ot of
1,000 uni ts, and subjected to the Sampling tests,
terminated at the di screti on of the procuring acti dty, following which one charger shal l
then be sel ected at random from each succeeding l ot of 5,000 uni ts and submitted to the
Sampling tests.
Following
Thi s sequence of tests may be
There shal l be no fai l ures as a result of these tests.
4.4,2,1 Operation.- The pi ston assemblies of the retractor assembly and sear
actuator shal l operate smoothly through thei r f ul l working stroke under gas pressure
(ai r or nitrogen) of 400 psi minimumand 800 psi maxi mum and shal l return promptly to
ti ei r starti ng positions by acti on of return springs when the operating pressure i s
released.
4.4.2.2 Low temperature,- After being subjected to temperature of -65F for a
mi ni mum of 48 hours, the saqple charger operating at this temperature and under a
maximun? air pressure of 800 psi , shal l be cycled 500 times while exerting a driving
force against the cal i ber .SO M3 machine gun bol t stud,
simulates the action of the gun may be substi tuted for the gun.
A load test fi xture which
4.4.2.3
@gh temperature.- After. being subjected to a temperature of ti 609 f or
a minimumof 48 hours, the sample charger operating at thi s temperature and under a
maxi mum ai r pressure of 500 psi shal l be cycled 500 times while exerting a dri vi ng
force of 315 pounds against a l oad test fixture through a distance of 7.25 inches
(length of gun bol t travel ).
Procedure II, of Specification MIL-E-5272.
minute for 1 hour at a temperature of -65F.
4.4.2.4 Altitude.- The charger shal l be subjected to the Altitude tests,
The charger shal l be cycled 3 times per
4.4.2.5 Humidity.- The charger shal l be subjected to the Humidity tests, Proce-
Within 15 minutes after removal from the humidity dure I, of Speci fi cati on MIL-E-5272.
chamber, the charger shal l operate sati sfactori l y on the N3 cal i ber .SO gun during the
f i ri ng of 100 rounds of ammunition with a dummy round every 10 rounds.
4.4.2.6
a cal i ber .50 M3 gun without fai l ure, breakage, defornation, or malfunction of any part
i n the assembly.
switch.
Firing.- The charger shal l be subjected to a 10,000-round f i ri ng test on
A rounds counter shal l be used to test the rounds counter impulse
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Seartforce.- The sear force developed by the sear actuator shal l be a
mi ni mum of 50 pounds when a gas pressure of 400psi i s applied.
be measured before and af ter the Fi ri ng tests.
Rejection and retest,-
The sear force shal l
4.4.3
If any of the sample chargers f ai l to meet any of
Rejected l ots of chargers may be the requirements, the enti re l ot shal l be rej ected.
resubmitted f or inspection only af.ter the contractor has given the l ot a remedial treat-
ment to ei ther remove or correct dl defects.
rej ecti on and the action taken t o correct al l defects shal l be furnished with each l ot
being resubmitted for inspection.
Ful l particdilars concerning previous
4.5 Destruction i n tests.- AU_ parts, specimens, or assemblies destroyed i n
making ests required by this speci fi cati on to determine compliance with requirements
herein, shal l be in addition to the quanti ty speci fi ed i n the contract or purchase
order and shal l be furnished without increasing the cost of the contract or order.
5. PREPhWLTION FOR DELIVERY
5.1
Application.- The requirements of Section 5 apply only to direct purchases
by or di rect shipments to the Govermmt.
se2 greservation and i nteri or packaging.-
5.2.1 Preservation.- Unless otherwise specified, the charger shal l be protected
5.2.2
from corrosion i n accordance with Speci fi cati on MIL-B-il6, method II.
I nteri or packaging.- Each charger shal l be sui tabl y cushioned i n accordance
with Speci fi cati on JAN-P-100 and packaged within an i nteri or container in accordance
with Speci fi cati on JAN-P-108. Tape, when used, shal l be i n accordance with Speci fi cati on
JAN-P-127
5.3
Packing;.-
arti cl es, shal l be of a uniform size,and shal l be designed to enclose the contents i n
a snug, ti ght-f i tti ng manner.
packed for shipment shal l not exceed approximately 200 pounds.
Unless otherwise specified, al l items shal l be packed for domestic
i shipment. Shipping containers, insofar as possible, shal l contain an i denti cal number of
The gross weight of the exteri or shipping container when
5.3.1 Domestic shipment.- Unless otherwise speci fi ed, '&e i nteri or package shal l
be packed i n a substantial- comerci al e-Aerior shipping container constructed to i nsure
acceptance by common or other carri er f or safe transportati on, at the lowest rate, to
the poi nt of delivery.
requirements of Consolidated Freight Cl assi fi cati on Rules i n ef f ect at the time of
shipment.
l ess than 275 pounds i s prohibited.
storage, rehandling, and reshipment without the necessity of repacking.
Except as speci fi ed herein, the container shal l conform to the
The use of corrugated or sol i d fiberboard having a minimum Mullen test of
Containers shal l be capable of withstanding
5.3.2 Overseas shipment.- Unless otherwise specified, the i nteri or packages
shd be packed i n an exteri or shipping container i n accordance with Speci fi cati on
PPP-B-601 or JAK-P-106 with a waterproof l i ner fabri cated from materi al i n accordance
with Speci fi cati on JAN-P-125, sealed with adhesive conforming to Speci fi cati on MIL-A-40.
Plywood, when used, shal l be i n accordance with Speci fi cati on NN-P-515, type I or II,
cl ass 2.
shal l be marked ir. accordance with Standard MIL-STD-129. The nomenclature shal l be as
follows:
Manufacturer's Part No. * , Federal Stock No. ?(if no FSN available, leave space
therefor).
5.4 Marking of shipments.- I nteri or packages and exteri or shipping containers
Charger, Gun, Caliber .SO M3, Automatic, Type B-1, Speci fi cati on MIL-C-701lB,
*Applicable data to be entered by the contractor.
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6. NOTES
6.1 Intended usee- The Type B-1 chzger covered by thi s speci fi cati on i s intended
to be used to automatically charge and operate the cal i ber .CO M3 aircraft machine guns
i n various ai rcraft.
6.2 Orderin data.- Requisitions, purchase orders, and contracts should state the
name, typgand __dL_ mo el designation o f the equipment, the ti tl e, nuiabeqand date of the
specification8 and l i st the components by name and type designations as appearing on the
'current Parts Control L i st; and i ndi cate whether overseas or domestic packing i s desired.
chargers on a contract or purchase order will be dependent upon approval of the test
results on the preproduction sample required by paragraph 4.3.2.
and the contract should specify the point of I nspection f or these tests.
6.2.1 Provisions. for Preproduction tests.- The acceptance of the remaining gun
The i nvi tati on for bi ds
6. 3 - Model.- It i s intended that a model of the Type B-l Automatic Caliber .SO M3
Gun Charger, Speci fi cati on MiL-C-7OlD Ki l l be made available f or inspection by prospec-
ti ve bidders.
guidance.
This model should also be furnished to the successful bidder f or his
PATENT NOTI CE: When Government drawings, speci fi cati ons,
or other data are used for any purpose other $han i n
connection with a defi ni tel y rel ated Government procure-
ment operation, the United States Government thereby
i ncurs no responsi bi l i ty nor any obl i gati on whatsoever;
and the fact that the Governmeiit may have formulated,
furnished, or i n any way supplied the sai d drawuigs,
speci fi cati ons, or other data i s not to be regarded by
implication or otherwise as in any manner l i censi ng the
holder or any other person or corporation, or conveying
any ri ghts or permission to manufacture, use, or sel l
any patented I nvention that may i n any way be rel ated
thereto.
Custodians;
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