MIL-DTL-24558B
MASTER PAINTERS INSTITUTE (MPI)
MPI #48
- Interior Alkyd, Gloss (MPI Gloss Level 6)
(Copies of this document are available at https://www.specifypaint.us/ or from the Painting &
Decorating Contractors of America - National Office (PDCA), 3913 Old Lee Highway, Suite 33-B,
Fairfax, VA 22030-2433.)
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 (except for related
specification sheets), 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 Specification sheets. The individual item requirements shall be as specified herein
and in accordance with the applicable specification sheet. In the event of any conflict between
the requirements of this specification and the specification sheet, the latter shall govern.
3.2 First article. Prior to beginning production, a first article sample consisting of one
terminal connection box manufactured using production tooling and processes shall be inspected as
specified in 4.3. Test results in the first article report shall show the exact data value of each
3.3 Materials. Materials shall be as specified herein and in accordance with the applicable
specification sheets.
3.3.1 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.
3.3.2 Metals. Metals shall be corrosion-resistant. Copper, brass, and phosphor bronze
materials shall be in accordance with ASTM B152/B152M, ASTM B36/B36M, and
ASTM B139/B139M, respectively. Metal parts susceptible to stress-corrosion cracking shall be
3.3.3 Non-metallic materials. Non-metallic materials shall be fungus-inert. Guideline 4 of
MIL-HDBK-454 may be used as guidance for the identification of non-metallic materials that are not a
nutrient to fungi. Plastic materials shall be in accordance with ASTM D5948. Adequate measures
shall be taken in molding or processing plastics to ensure that stress build-up does not occur or is
satisfactorily treated to relieve these stresses to prevent deterioration or failure of a part or assembly.
The stress-relieving process shall be as required by the technical data furnished by the supplier of the
raw material.
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