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Document ID:   SAE-J684       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Trailer Couplings, Hitches, and Safety Chains-Automotive Type
Scope:  This SAE Standard includes couplings, hitches, and safety chains used in conjunction with all types of trailers or towed vehicles whose Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) does not exceed 4540 kg (10 000 lb).
Status:  Active Adoption Date:  30-SEP-1981      
  Next Review Due:  29-MAR-2033
2540 Doc Category:   Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)  
Reaffirmation Date:  01-APR-2023

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  CC  DLA Land and Maritime  
  Adopting Activity: AT  Ground Vehicle Systems Center
Coordination:  Full  
Army Custodian:  AT   Ground Vehicle Systems Center  
Air Force Custodian:  99   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center - Item Reduction Support  

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Document ImageNotice - Adoption, Tier 2A30-SEP-198112.8 KB

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