MIL-DTL-27516G
6. NOTES
(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature which be helpful, but is not
mandatory.)
6.1 Intended use. The hose and hose assembly required by this specification are used in dispensing
hydrocarbon fuels and deminerialized water (see SAE-AS38404, class 2). It is military unique due to its
usage on both fuel servicing trucks and air transportable hydrant refueling systems. Its basic application
is aircraft ground support.
6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the following:
a. Title, number, and date of this specification.
c. Quantity required.
d. Whether first article inspection is waived (see 4.4).
e. Name and address of Government facility where the first article inspection samples are to be
facility to which first article samples if required (see 4.3.1) are to be forwarded and the name
and address of the Government activity responsible for conducting the first article inspection
f. If required marking hose with contract or order number (see 3.6.1).
g. Shelf life requirements (see 6.4).
h. Packaging requirements (see 5.1).
6.3 First article inspection requirements. When First article inspection is required samples should be
selected from the initial procurement items. The contracting officer should provide specific instructions, in
all procurement instruments, regarding the arrangements for examinations, test and approval of the first
article samples. First article inspection may be waived if the contractor has previously passed first article
inspection for the same size (inside diameter) under previous contracts with the government.
6.4 Shelf life. This specification covers items where the assignment of a Federal shelf-life code is a
consideration. Specific shelf-life requirements should be specified in the contract or purchase order, and
should include, as a minimum, shelf-life code, shelf-life code, shelf-life package markings in accordance
with MIL-STD-129 or FED-STD-123, preparation of a materiel quality storage standard for type II
(extendible) shelf-life items, and a minimum of 85 percent shelf-life remaining at time of receipt by the
Government. These and other requirements, if necessary, are in DoD4140.27-M, Shelf-life Management
Manual. The shelf-life codes are in the Federal Logistics Information System Total Item Record. Additive
information for shelf-life management may be obtained from DoD 4140.27-M, or the designated shelf-life
Points of Contact (POC). The POC should be contacted in the following order: (1) the Inventory Control
Points that manage the item and (2) the DoD Service and Agency administrators for the DoD Shelf-Life
Program. Appropriate POCs for the DoD Shelf-Life Program can be contacted through the DoD Shelf-
Life Management website: https://www.shelflife.hq.dla.mil/.
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