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3.8.3.2 Primer. Primer conforming to SSPC-Paint 25 shall be applied to each dry, clean
cylinder as soon as practicable after cleaning, treatment, and bottom coating (see 3.8.1, 3.8.2,
and 3.8.3.1). Dry film thickness of the primer shall be 0.7 to 1.0 mil.
3.8.3.3 Finishing coat. Finishing coat conforming to MPI #9 shall be applied to each
cylinder. The color of the finishing coat shall conform to the cylinder color code requirement of
MIL-STD-101. Dry film thickness of the finishing coat shall be 1.0 to 1.5 mils.
3.9 Workmanship. Cylinder, valve, plug, flange, and cap shall be clean and free from
grit and loose scale. Edges shall be rounded or chamfered. The cylinder shall be cleaned and
free of other surface defects detrimental to the intended use.
4. VERIFICATION
4.1 Classification of inspection. The inspection requirements specified herein are
classified as conformance inspection.
4.2 Conformance inspection.
4.2.1 Examination. Each cylinder shall be examined for defects as listed in table II.
TABLE II. Processing defects.
Defect
Requirement
code
Defect
paragraph
101
Cylinder not in accordance with 49 CFR 178.36 for
3.1
DOT 3A cylinder or 49 CFR 178.37 for DOT 3AA cylinder
102
Dimensions not as specified
3.1.1
103
Construction not as specified
3.2
104
Cleaning and drying not as specified
3.3.2, 3.3.3
105
Cylinders not purged with nitrogen
3.3.3
106
Closure not as specified
3.4
107
Tare weight not as specified
3.5
108
Test date more than one year prior to the date of acceptance
3.6
by the Government
109
Marking not as specified
3.7
110
Treatment and painting not as specified
3.8
111
Workmanship not as specified
3.9
4.2.2 Tests. Cylinder testing shall be in accordance with the requirements described in
49 CFR 178.36 for DOT 3A or 49 CFR 178.37 for DOT 3AA cylinders (see 3.1). All tests shall
be completed within the one-year period prior to the date of acceptance by the Government.
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