MIL-PRF-370J
3.4 Interface requirements
3.4.1 Connection to existing equipment. The hose or hose assemblies defined herein are
required to interface with existing equipment and hose assemblies. The interface points, end
fittings, shall be controlled. Re-attachable end fittings shall be as specified herein; A-A-59326
shall be used for cam-locking fittings; A-A-52592 shall be used for grooved end fittings; and
A-A-59377 shall be used for quick disconnect sexless couplings.
3.4.2 Fuel and water compatibility. Finished hoses shall be resistant to, have no deleterious
effects upon, and not be degraded by water and the following kerosene-based petroleum fuels.
Meeting the hose physical and chemical properties requirements (see 3.3.6) with the specified
test fluid shall provide sufficient evidence that the finished hoses conform to the fuel
compatibility requirement.
a.
MIL-DTL-83133 (JP-8) (NATO F-34) (see 6.7).
b.
MIL-DTL-5624 (JP-5) (NATO F-44) (see 6.7).
c.
A-A-52557 (Diesel-military, including NATO F-54) (see 6.7).
d.
ASTM D975 (Diesel-US commercial).
e.
ASTM D1655 (Jet A-1).
f.
MIL-F-46162 (Type I and II Referee Grade Diesel).
3.5 Ownership and support requirements.
3.5.1 Safety. Hose and hose assemblies shall comply with all U.S. HAZMAT, OSHA and
safety requirements regarding the prevention of inadvertent fuel discharge or leakage during
operation, storage and maintenance.
3.5.2 Human factors engineering. Hose and hose assemblies shall be capable of being
employed by the 5th percentile female to the 95th percentile male military personnel wearing
gloves or arctic mittens, or equipped with Mission Orientated Protective Posture (MOPP) IV
gear (see 6.8) without special tools or support equipment.
3.5.3 Cover color. Unless otherwise specified, the cover color shall be Tan 686, #33446, or
Flat Black, #37038 of FED-STD-595, general match (see 6.2).
3.5.4 Hose marking. Hose and hose assemblies shall be permanently marked with the
following information (see 6.2):
a.
Date of manufacture (quarter and year)
b.
Contract or order number
c.
Manufacturer's name or trademark
d.
"MIL-PRF-370"
e.
Hose type (Example: "TYPE C")
f.
"LIQUID FUEL"
g.
PIN, when required (see 6.7)
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