MIL-DTL-46162E VALID NOTICE 1

Abstract

This specification covers two types of referee fuel (see <a>1.2</a> and <a>6.1</a>), for use in research, development and verification testing of all compression-ignition engines, diesel-powered auxiliary units, gas turbine engine driven ground vehicles, mobile electric power generators and other fuel handling supply items designed to operate with either fuel conforming to A-A-52557 or MIL-DTL-83133. <b><u>Intended Use:</u></b> These referee fuels are intended strictly for engine testing IAW AR70-12 and not intended for field use. It's for use in research, development and verification testing of all compression-ignition engines, diesel-powered auxiliary units, turbine engine driven ground vehicles, mobile electric power generators, and other fuel handling supply items. The use of referee fuel in conjunction with Development Testing (DTI through DTIII) is considered necessary to uncover potential operational problems with respect to performance and to enable data correlation of all testing sites regardless of geographical location. Referee fuels are not intended for use in engines or other equipment in the field as a substitute for A-A-52557 or MIL-DTL-83133 (ground systems only) fuels without approval of the engine manufacturer or from the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, ATTN: AMSTA-TR-D/210, 6501 E. 11 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48397-5000. The referee fuel Type I meets the requirements of fuel required for use in engine qualification testing programs as specified in the NATO engine qualification procedure STANAG 4195, AEP-5. <br>