A-A-52509 Hook, Towing: Light (For Vehicles 7.26 To 13.62 Metric Tonnes) (Metric)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.

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2.4 Identification and marking. Identification and marking shall be permanent and legible and as a minimum shall include the part identification number (PIN) A52509-1, the manufacturer’s CAGE code (or equivalent identification), the manufacturer’s part number, a steel heat code, and a foundry trademark.

3. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

3.1 Responsibility for inspection. The contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspections (examinations and tests).

3.2 Contractor certification. The contractor shall certify and maintain substantiating evidence that the product offered meets the salient characteristics of this CID and that the product conforms to the producer’s own drawings, specifications, workmanship standards, and quality assurance practices. Items with known defects shall not be submitted for Government acceptance. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to the first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the contract.

4. PRESERVATION, PACKAGING, PACKING, LABELING, AND MARKING

Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order (see 5.2), preservation, packaging, packing, labeling, and marking for the desired level shall be in accordance with ASTM D3951.

5. NOTES.

(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is not mandatory).

5.1 Addresses for obtaining copies of referenced documents.

5.1.1 Army drawings. Copies of Army Drawing 12369003 are available from the Contracting Officer, U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, Warren, MI 48397-5000.

5.1.2 Non-Government publications. ASTM D3951 “Commercial Packaging” is available from American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1187.

5.2 Ordering data. Acquisition documents must specify the following:

a. Title, number, and date of this CID.

b. Issue of Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DoDISS) to be cited in the solicitation, and if required, the specific issue of individual documents referenced.