MIL-DTL-43492 Tent Sections, Frame Type, ExpandableThis specification covers tent sections for an expandable, frame-supported tent of wind-resistant cotton sateen \(see 6.1\). Minimum dimensions of the expandable tent are as follows: Length 16 feet; width 16 feet; ridge height 8 feet, 6 inches; eave height 6 feet. Also included are a cover for the 16 foot by 16 foot tent, and arch and purlin carrying covers for the tent frame sections.

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MIL-DTL-43492D

AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

NASM16491 - Grommet, Metallic, General Specification For

(Applications for copies of referenced documents should be addressed to the Aerospace

Industries Association of America, Inc., 1250 Eye Street, N. W. Washington, DC 20005-3924.)

*2.4 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this specification and

the references cited herein, the text of this specification takes precedence. Nothing in this specification,

however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS

*3.1 First article. When specified (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to first article

inspection (see 4.2 and 6.2).

3.2 Materials and components.

3.2.1

Cloth.

3.2.1.1 Cloth, Duck.. Cloth for the tent sections shall conform to MIL-PRF-44103, Class

1, Grade A & C with the following exception:

a. the maximum weight shall be increased to 16 oz/yd2.

3.2.1.2 Cloth, coated. Cloth for the reinforcements, tent covers, frame covers,

purlin flaps and the sod cloths shall conform to Type II, Class 2 of MIL-PRF-20696. The color shall

be camouflage green 483.

3.2.2 Tape, Cotton. Tape shall conform to type I, class 4; �, 1, 1-1/2 and 2 inch widths of

MIL-T-43566. For covers only, as an alternate, the tape shall be polypropylene conforming to type I,

class 4 of MIL-W-44049. The color of the tapes shall be camouflage green 483.

3.2.3 Webbing.

3.2.3.1 Webbing, cotton. Cotton webbing shall conform to type IIb, class 4, 1 inch width of

MIL-W-530. The color shall be camouflage green 483.

3.2.3.2 Webbing, nylon. Nylon webbing shall conform to type VIII, class 1 or class 2 of

MIL-W-4088. The color shall be camouflage green 483.

3.2.4 Thread, polyester. Thread shall conform to type I, class 1, subclass B of V-T-285. The

dyed thread shall show colorfastness to weathering equal to or better than the standard sample (see

6.5). The color shall be camouflage green 483. When no standard shade sample is available, the dyed

thread shall show good colorfastness to weathering. Thread size shall be as follows: