Abstract

This specification covers the general requirements for the Type III cargo bed cover (CBC). The Type III cargo bed cover is a removable general purpose rigid enclosure for the cargo bed of the 2-1/2 ton cargo truck (M35A2), 2-1/2 ton lightweight medium tactical vehicle (LMTV; M1078), and 2-1/2 ton LMTV trailer (M1082). The CBC provides environmental protection and security for mission equipment and items of general transport.

This abstract is a brief summary of the referenced standard. It is informational only and not an official part of the standard; the full text of the standard itself must be referred to for its use and application. ASTM does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents of this abstract are accurate, complete or up to date.

1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the general requirements for the Type III Cargo Bed Cover (CBC). The Type III CBC is a removable general purpose rigid wall enclosure that is mounted on any of the following model 2.5 ton cargo trucks ( 1 ) the M35A2 Lightweight Medium Tactical Vehicle (LMTV) and ( 2 ) the M1078 LMTV . It can also be mounted on the M1082 LMTV Trailer. The CBC provides environmental protection and security for mission equipment and items of general transport.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test required portion, Section 4, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

E1925 Specification for Engineering and Design Criteria for Rigid Wall Relocatable Structures

F501 Test Method for Aerospace Materials Response to Flame, with Vertical Test Specimen (for Aerospace Vehicles Standard Conditions)

Federal Standards

Military Handbooks

OSHA Documents

ACGIH Documents

Military Standards

Keywords

Cargo Bed; Cover; Shelter; M35A2, 2 1 2 ; Ton Cargo Truck M1078, 2 1 2 ; Ton Lightweight Medium Tactical Vehicle (LMTV) M1082, 2 1 2 ; Ton LMTV Trailer; Cargo bed cover (CBC); Cover

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 43.080.10 (Trucks and trailers)

DOI: 10.1520/E2517-11

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ASTM E2517