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when it carries the entire crew, arms, munitions, various installations and instruments complete, the normal load of bombs and the normal load of oil and gasoline.)

(j) Engines:

The machine must be multi-engined and equipped with mufflers; the motor must be accessible for the mechanics during flight.

(k)  Coefficient of safety in the static test:

The coefficient of safety in the static test with respect to conditions of a full normal load, must not be inferior to 6.5.  In every case this test must fulfill the rules prescribed by the Institute of Experimental Aeronautics for carrying out the static tests, due account being taken of the characteristics of the machine.

DAY BOMBARDMENT MACHINE

(a) Crew:

Dual control; the pilots are seated side by side; one machine gunner.

(b) Armament:

One pair Fiat machine guns for rear firing, with large

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