MIL‐DTL‐3241F
3.9 Dielectric strength for reel DR-8( ). Reel DR-8( ) shall withstand the dielectric strength test specified
In 4.12, without breakdown.
3.10 Identification marking. All reels shall bear identification markings in accordance with the applicable
detailed drawing and MIL-STD-13231 (see 3.1).
3.11 Finish and identification. After assembly, the reels shall be finished in accordance with MIL-DTL-
14072, Finish number P210AG. The primer and final paint film shall be applied to all exterior surfaces
and to all interior surfaces that can be accessed through the axle and hand holes. Finish on reels shall
be smooth and free from defects, and shall be applied after completion of tests specified in 4.7, 4.8, 4.9,
and 4.10 have been met. The reel shall be marked with the acronym "CARC" in accordance with a) or b)
below:
a) Embossed lettering with a height of .060 +.010 inch in an adjacent panel to the panel containing
the nomenclature such as "DR-5 ( ), DR-7 ( ), DR-8 ( ), RC-453 ( )/G or RL-159 ( )/U".
The dimensions (in inches) for the embossed lettering are shown in Figure 1 except for the DR-8 reel.
The dimensions (in inches) for the embossed lettering for the DR-8 reel are shown in Figure 2.
FIGURE 1. EMBOSSED LETTERING
EXCEPT FOR DR-8 REEL
FIGURE 2. EMBOSSED LETTERING
FOR DR-8 REEL
The marking shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-13231.
b. Stenciled lettering using black CARC paint per MIL-DTL-53039 in an adjacent panel to the panel
containing the nomenclature such as "DR-5 ( ), DR-7 ( ), DR-8 ( ), RL-159 ( )/U or RC-453 ( )/G".
The marking shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-13231 and given the following lettering sizes:
Lettering Sizes (inches high)
Type of reel
DR-5 ( )
1
DR-7 ( )
1
DR-8 ( )
½
RL-159 ( )/U
1
RC-453 ( )/G
1
4
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