MCO 11262.2C — Standard Policy For Inspection, Testing, And Certification Of Tactical...

MCO 11262.2C governs Marine Corps policy and procedures for inspecting, testing, and certifying tactical ground load lifting equipment.

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  • Publication number: MCO 11262.2C
  • Title: STANDARD POLICY FOR INSPECTION, TESTING, AND CERTIFICATION OF TACTICAL...
  • Date: 31 Aug 2021
  • Proponent: 11000 Facilities & Activities Ashore
  • Status: Current

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MCO 11262.2C covers facilities, daily crane checks, annual condition inspections, fork inspections, load testing, and certification records. It requires inspections and certifications under the Order and applicable equipment technical manuals, with specified forms and retention practices.

Applies to: This Order is in accordance with references (a) through (n) and is applicable to all active duty and reserve units that possess or use tactical ground load lifting equipment.

Topics covered

  • Tactical ground load lifting equipment
  • Load test facilities
  • Crane daily inspections
  • Annual condition inspections
  • Fork inspections
  • Nondestructive testing
  • Load test certification records

Questions and answers

How often must tactical ground load lifting equipment be inspected?

All tactical ground load lifting equipment configurable to lift materiel vertically will be inspected annually utilizing the Condition Inspection Record (NAVMC 11262/3). (paragraph 2)

How long are equipment certifications valid?

Certifications are valid for one year from the date of the certifying official's signature. (paragraph 2)

How often is nondestructive testing required for cranes, wreckers, and retrievers?

A nondestructive test (NDT) is required every five years. (paragraph 2)

Which equipment requires load testing?

Cranes, wreckers, retrievers, and aerial personnel devices (maintenance platform) are the only tactical ground load lifting equipment that require load testing. (paragraph 2)

When is a load test required after component repairs?

Load testing is required if any load sustaining/lifting components (see ref l and encl (3) have been removed, replaced, or repaired; (i.e., repairs to the truck portion of a mobile crane do not necessitate a load test of the crane portion). (paragraph 2)

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