MIL-T-23824 Torpedo Beacon Light \(For Torpedo Mark 37 Mods O, 2, And 3\)This specification establishes the minimum requirements for the procurement of a Torpedo Beacon Light, NAVORD Drawing 695202, which is used in the exercise section of the Torpedo Mk 37 Mods 0. 2, and 3 to aid in the postrun location and recovery of the torpedo at the end of a night-time exercise run.

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MIL-T-23824A(OS)

4.5.2 Temperature and humidity

4.5.2.1 High temperature and humidity, nonoperating. The beacon light

shall be subjected to the "High temperature and humidity, nonoperating"

test of MIL-E-82590 and thereafter shall meet the requirements of 3.5.2.1.

4.5.2.2 High temperature, operating. The beacon light shall be sub-

jected to the "High temperature, operating" test of MIL-E-82590 and, while

at the test temperature, shall meet the requirements of 3.5.2.2.

4.5.2.3 Low temperature, nonoperating. The beacon light shall be sub-

jected to the "LOW temperature, nonoperating" test of MIL-E-82590 and

thereafter shall meet the requirements of 3.5.2.3.

4.5.2.4 Low temperature, operating. The beacon light shall be subjected

to the "Low temperature, operating" test of MIL-E-82590 and, while at the

test temperature, shall meet the requirements of 3.5.2.4.

4.5.3 Operating life. After completion of all other preproduction

tests, the torpedo beacon light shall be operated and periodically tested

for satisfactory operation until a total of 250 hours operating time has

elapsed (including operating the elapsed during the performance of the

tests under 4.5.1 through 4.5.2.4) and then shall again pass the quality

conformance tests of 4.4 and operate satisfactorily. Test conditions dur-

ing the operating life test may be any condition, or combination of

conditions of ambient temperature, humidity, and marine environment that

are specified in the other tests. Operating time shall be considered as

time during which the torpedo beacon light is actually performing its

intended use, and does not include time during which it is in "ready" or

"standby" condition.

PREPARATION FOR DILIVERY

5.1

Reservation and packaging

5.1.1 Level A

5.1.1.1 Cleaninq. Unless otherwise specified, the torpedo beacon light

assembly exterior surfaces only shall be cleaned in accordance with Process

C-1 or MIL-P-116.

5.1.1.2 Drying. Unless otherwise specified, the torpedo beacon light

assembly shall be dried in accordance with one or more of the procedures

of MIL-P-116, provided the procedure is not injurious to item.

5.1..1.3 Preservative application. None.