MIL-DTL-5500G
6. NOTES
(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is
not mandatory.)
6.1 Intended use. The caps covered by this specification are for use in connection with
high-pressure air valves as used in hydraulic accumulators, shock struts, etc.
6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the following:
a. Title, number, and date of this specification.
b. Issue of ASSIST to be cited in the solicitation, and if required, the specific
issue of the individual documents referenced (see 2.2).
c. If the inspection level for sampling is different than normal (i.e., tightened or
reduced) (see 4.5.2).
d. Packaging requirements (see 5.1).
6.3 Subject term (key word) listing.
Accumulator
Aircraft
Burst pressure
Filler stem
Hydraulic accumulator
Hydraulic system
Pneumatic system
Proof pressure
Shock struts
6.4 Qualification. With respect to products requiring qualification, awards will be made
only for products which are, at the time of award of contract, qualified for inclusion in Qualified
Products List QPL-5500 whether or not such products have actually been listed by that date. The
attention of the contractors is called to these requirements, and manufacturers are urged to
arrange to have the products that they propose to offer to the Federal Government tested for
qualification in order that they may be eligible to be awarded contracts or orders for the products
covered by this specification. Information pertaining to qualification of products may be
obtained from Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center/ENSDAA(AF-71), 3001 Staff Drive, Suite
1AB81A, Tinker AFB, OK 73145 or email tinker.dsp@tinker.af.mil. An online listing of
products qualified to this specification may be found in the Qualified Products Database (QPD)
6.5 International standardization agreement implementation. This specification
implements AIR-STD-25/8), Tire Valve Couplings, and STANAG-3209, Tyre Valve Couplings.
When amendment, revision, or cancellation of this specification is proposed, the preparing
activity must coordinate the action with the U.S. National Point of Contact for the international
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