MIL-DTL-8788F
2.4 Order of precedence. Unless otherwise noted herein or in the contract, in the event of a conflict
between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document takes
precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a
specific exemption has been obtained.
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Qualification. The hose furnished under this specification shall be a product that is authorized by
the qualifying activity for listing on the applicable qualified products list before contract award (see 4.4 and
6.3).
3.1.1 Hose assemblies. Hoses qualified to this specification are intended for use with fittings in
accordance with MIL-DTL-8789 and the subsequent hose assembles are to be qualified in accordance
with MIL-DTL-8790.
3.2 Materials.
3.2.1 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered, or
environmentally preferable materials shall be used to the maximum extent possible provided that the
material meets operational and maintenance requirements, and promotes economically advantageous life
cycle costs.
3.2.2 Hazardous substances. The use of hazardous substances, toxic chemicals, or ozone depleting
chemicals (ODCs) shall be avoided whenever possible.
3.2.3 Metals. Metals selected for constructing the reinforcement of the hose shall be corrosion
resistant or treated to resist corrosion caused by exposure to atmospheric and environmental conditions
encountered during storage or normal service. Dissimilar metals, as defined by MIL-STD-889, shall not
be used in intimate contact with each other unless protected against electrolytic corrosion.
3.3 Hose construction. The hose construction shall be specified on figure 1 and shall consist of the
following:
a. A seamless compounded inner tube (see 3.3.1).
b. Braided steel wire reinforcement (see 3.3.2).
c. An abrasion resistant cover (see 3.3.3).
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