[METRIC]
A-A-52509
February 10, 1995
SUPERSEDING
MS500039A
16 February 1978
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
HOOK, TOWING: LIGHT (FOR VEHICLES
7.26 TO 13.62 METRIC TONNES) (METRIC)
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item
description (CID), for all federal agencies.
1. SCOPE.
This CID covers the requirements for a light towing hook for use when towing vehicles weighing
from 7.26 to 13.62 metric tonnes. The towing hook, herein referred to as "hook", interfaces with
a towing lug which is attached to the vehicle to be towed.
2. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
2.1 Materials. Hooks shall be wrought alloy steel in accordance with Unified Numbering System
(UNS) G41450, H41400, H41420, or H86500. The use of recovered materials made in
compliance with regulatory requirements is acceptable providing that all requirements of this CID
are met (see 5.5).
2.1.1 Hardness. Hook hardness shall be HRC 28-35.
2.2 Design and construction. Hooks shall be designed and constructed in accordance with
figure 1 or suitable interchangeable towing hook.
2.3 Finish treatment. Finish treatment shall conform to chemical agent resistant coating paint
system for steel exterior surfaces in accordance with Army drawing 12369003. Color of paint
final top coat shall be green 383.
Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions clarifications, etc. and any other data
which may improve this document should be sent by letter to: U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and
Armaments Command, ATTN: AMSTA-TR-T, Warren, MI 48397-5000.
AMSC N/A
FSC 2540
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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