A-A-1540 Tire Chain, Reinforced, Passenger Car (Type Rp) With Replacement Cross Chains

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A-A-1540

Code No.	NSN	Tire Size	Side Chain Nominal Length, Including Closed Fastner Inches	Cross Chain Nominal Inside Length with Hooks	Replacement Cross Chain Code No.
1855	2540-00-5280	8.85-14 H78-14 HR78-14 7.60-15 8.45-15 8.55-15 215R15 F70-15 FR70-15 G70-15 GR70-15	70.5	12.94	5822
1850	2540-00-204-3287	7.00-15 8.85-15 225Rl5 230R15 H70-15 HR70-15 H78-15 HR78-15 J78-15 JR78-15	73.1	12.94	5822
1884	2540-00-528-7375	9.00-15 9..15-15 L78-15 LR78-15	76.2	12.12	6819

Certification. The contractor shall certify that the product offered meets the salient characteristics of this description, and that the product conforms to the producer�s own drawings, specifications, standards and quality assurance practices and is the same product offered for sale in the commercial marketplace. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such, conformance prior to first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the contract.

Recovered materials. The manufacturer shall utilize recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable.

Preservation, packaging, packing and marking. The preservation, packaging, and packing shall be in accordance with normal commercial practice and shall assure acceptance by common carrier and provide product protection against loss and damage during multiple shipments, handling, and storage. The shipping container shall be in compliance with the National Motor Freight Classification and Uniform Freight Classification. Marking shall be as specified in the contract or order.

Note: When ordering, specify National Stock Number of chain and replacement cross chain code number when required.

Copies of the National Association of Chain Manufacturer, Tire Chain Specification NACM-5179 (TC) are available from the National Association of Chain Manufacturers, 500 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.