MIL-DTL-14465F
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 First article. When specified (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to first article
inspection in accordance with 4.1.1.
3.2 Materials. Materials shall be as specified herein, and as in the referenced drawings,
specifications, and standards and shall be free from all defects and imperfections that might
affect the serviceability and function of the finished product (see 4.2.3). Asbestos, hexavalent
chromium, and cadmium materials shall not be used in any form in any part of this vehicular
lights. No item, part or assembly shall contain radioactive materials in which the specific
activity is greater than 0.002 microcuries per gram or activity per item equals or exceeds 0.01
microcuries.
3.2.1 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled,
recovered, or environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent
possible provided that the material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance
requirements, and promotes economically advantageous life cycle costs (see 4.2.3).
3.3 Design and construction. Unless otherwise specified, the design and construction of
the light assembly shall be as specified herein and in applicable referenced specifications,
standards, and drawings. Type I light assemblies shall conform to figure 1 or Drawings
10941378 or 10947046, as specified (see 6.2). Type II light assemblies shall conform to
Drawing 10891601. All lamps of the light assemblies shall be of 24 Vdc nominal design. The
light assemblies shall be designed to provide plus or minus (±) 5 degrees (°) lateral and ±5°
vertical adjustment (see 4.2.3).
3.3.1 Threaded parts.
3.3.1.1 Screw threads. All screw threads shall conform to ASME B1.1 (see 4.2.3).
3.3.1.2 Coated threaded parts. All threads, except for electrical conducting parts,
electrical terminals, and self-locking nuts, shall be coated with antiseize compound (see 4.2.3).
3.3.2 Locking devices. Lockwashers, locknuts, or other approved locking devices shall
be provided for locking threaded parts in conformance with the applicable drawing or military
standard to prevent loosening of components (see 4.2.3).
3.3.3 Internal connections. All internal connections subject to loosening by vibration
shall be provided with locking devices. Conductors shall be secured in such a manner as to
prevent unwanted contact with moving parts or their becoming chafed by contact with stationary
parts (see 4.2.3).
3.3.4 Lamp bulbs and sockets. Lamp-bulb sockets shall conform to the applicable
requirements of MIL-DTL-3661. Lamps, except the sealed-beam units shall be in accordance
with the applicable requirements of A-A-52463 (see 4.2.3).
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