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6.4 First article. The contracting officer should include specific instructions in acquisition documents
regarding arrangements for examinations, approval of first article test results, and disposition of first
articles. Invitations for bids should provide that the Government reserves the right to waive the
requirement for samples for first article inspection to those bidders offering a product which has been
previously acquired or tested by the Government, and that bidders offering such products, who wish to
rely on such production or test, must furnish evidence with the bid that prior Government approval is
presently appropriate for the pending contract.
6.5 Supersession information. The fittings referenced in MS39325 are now described by Commercial
Item Description A-A-52484, coupler, automotive air brake line; quick disconnect, and MS39133, adapter,
straight, pipe to hose, automotive air brake hose.
6.6 Environmentally preferable material. Environmentally preferable materials should be used to the
maximum extent possible that the material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance
requirements, and promotes economically advantageous life cycle costs. Table XII lists the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) top seventeen hazardous materials targeted for major usage
reduction. If any of these hazardous materials are required, it is recommended that they be used only
when other materials cannot meet performance requirements.
TABLE XII. EPA top seventeen hazardous materials.
Benzene
Dichloromethane
Tetrachloroethylene
Cadmium and compounds
Lead and compounds
Toluene
Carbon Tetrachloride
Mercury and compounds
1,1,1 - Trichloroethane
Chloroform
Methyl Ethyl compounds
Trichloroethylene
Chromium and compounds
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
Xylenes
Cyanide and compounds
Nickel and compounds
6.7 Guidance on use of alternative parts with less hazardous or non-hazardous materials. This
specification provides for a number of alternative plating materials via the PIN. Users should select the
PIN with the least hazardous material that meets the form, fit, and function requirements of their
application.
6.8 Subject term (keyword) listing.
Automotive
Bulk
Cadmium
Ozone
Trailer
Truck
Truck-Tractor
6.9 Changes from previous issue. Marginal notations are not used in this revision to identify changes
with respect to the previous issue due to the extent of the changes.
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