1、Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc. and any data that may improve this document should be sent to: WR-ALC 542 CSW/CBSSS, 295 Byron Street, Robins AFB, GA 31098-1611. Since contact information can change, you may want to verify the currency of this address
2、 information using the ASSIST Online database at https:/assist.daps.dla.mil/online . FSC 4210 INCH-POUND A-A-59108C 23 SEP 2010 SUPERSEDING A-A-59108B 22 JAN 2009 COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION TRUCK, FIRE FIGHTING (AIRCRAFT RESCUE) (ARFF) The General Services Administration has authorized the use of t
3、his commercial item description for all federal agencies. 1. SCOPE. This commercial item description (CID) covers two sizes of diesel engine driven ARFF vehicles. It includes a 1500 and 3000 gallon commercially available version of ARFF vehicle. The ARFF vehicle is intended to carry rescue and firef
4、ighting equipment for rescuing occupants and combating fires in aircraft. 2. CLASSIFICATION. The ARFF trucks covered by this CID are classified as follows: Minimum Rated Water Capacity 1,500 Gallons 3,000 Gallons 3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS. The ARFF truck shall be in accordance with the applicable r
5、equirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 414, Current Edition at the time of procurement 3.1 Administration. 3.1.1 Manuals. 3.1.1.1 Technical manuals. The overall format for the manuals may be military specification, commercial, or a combination of both. Each technical manual shall
6、 have a title page. One set of engine and transmission parts, service and operators manuals shall be packed with each vehicle. An additional two complete sets of engine and transmission parts, service and operators manuals shall be submitted to the procuring activity for stock. . Provided by IHSNot
7、for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59108C 2 The contractor will submit digitized technical manuals and printed paper copies. The contractor may recommend the delivery of files developed in a “native“ format as the final delivery medium. Native format i
8、ncludes MS Word, Framemaker, Interleaf, et cetera. However, all recommendations for native formatted data or graphics shall be approved by the Technical Order Manager prior to any work being performed. a. The contractor shall validate the technical manuals for accuracy prior to submission to the pro
9、curing activity for verification. The contractor shall submit one complete set to the procuring activity for verification 30 days before the first production inspection. Any changes or corrections noted by the procuring activity shall be corrected and updated pages or manuals shall be submitted to t
10、he procuring activity. b. Once approved by the procuring activity and a Technical Order number is assigned, the contractor shall pack two complete sets of both hard copy and CDs with each vehicle and one complete set of both hard copy and CDs shall be submitted to the procuring activity for stock. c
11、. The contractor shall grant the United States Air Force a non-exclusive, non-assignable, royalty free U.S. Government (Government) Purpose License, to scan into CENTRA (the USAF repository) and to reproduce and distribute (either electronically or via hard medium) copies or facsimiles of manuals pr
12、oduced and distributed by the contractor for this CID. These rights extend to Government agencies only, and the data contained in the technical manuals is not to be sold, disclosed or otherwise provided to any other entity or entities outside the Government. The license shall remain in effect as lon
13、g as the vehicles described in the required technical manuals remain under Government control and usage. In addition, the contractor shall grant permission for the Government to place an Air Force TO (Technical Order) number and publication date as well as distribution, warning, handling and destruc
14、tion statements on the cover / title pages of the TO. 3.1.1.1.1 Operators manuals. The operators manual shall include all information required for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle, including the fire extinguishing equipment, and any special attachments or auxiliary equipment. The oper
15、ators manual shall include at least the following: a. Location and function of all controls and instruments shall be illustrated and fully described. b. Safety information that is consistent with the safety standards established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). c. Checks
16、and adjustments in preparation for placing the vehicle for service upon receipt from the contractor. d. Preparation for shipment or storage. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59108C 3 e. Warranty information and period of the warran
17、ty for the complete vehicle and for any component warranty that exceeds the warranty of the complete vehicle. Addresses and telephone numbers shall be provided for all warranty providers. f. General description of and step-by-step instructions for the operation of the vehicle and its fire extinguish
18、ing system(s) and auxiliary equipment. g. Description of the post-operational procedures (draining, flushing, et cetera). h. Checklists for the daily maintenance inspection and mission readiness checks that the operator is expected to perform, including basic troubleshooting procedures. i. Procedure
19、s for towing a disabled vehicle. j. Procedures for changing a tire. k. Schedules for required preventative maintenance and required periodic maintenance. l. A line art drawing of the vehicle, including front, rear, left, and right side views, showing basic dimensions and weights (total vehicle and i
20、ndividual axle weight for the unloaded and fully loaded vehicle). 3.1.1.1.2 Service manuals. The service manual shall identify any special tools and test equipment required and shall cover troubleshooting and maintenance as well as minor and major repair procedures. The text shall contain performanc
21、e specifications, tolerances, and fluid capacities; current, voltage, and resistance data; test procedures; and such illustrations and exploded views as may be required to permit proper maintenance by qualified mechanics. The manual shall contain an alphabetical subject index as well as a table of c
22、ontents. The service manual shall contain at least the following, where applicable: a. Fire fighting system schematic(s). b. Hydraulic schematic. c. Pneumatic schematic. d. Electrical schematic. e. Winterization schematic. f. Fuel schematic. g. Schedules for required preventative maintenance and req
23、uired periodic maintenance. h. Location, procedure, and interval for parts of the truck and equipment that require lubrication. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59108C 4 3.1.1.1.3 Parts manual. The parts manual shall include illust
24、rations and exploded views, as needed, to properly identify all parts, assemblies, subassemblies, and special equipment. All components of assemblies shown in illustrations or exploded views shall be identified by reference numbers that correspond to the reference numbers in the parts lists. All pur
25、chased parts shall be cross-referenced with the original manufacturers name and part number. The parts identification manual shall provide the description and quantity of each item used per vehicle. The size, thread dimensions, torque specifications, and special characteristics shall be provided for
26、 all nonstandard nuts, bolts, screws, washers, grease fittings, and similar items. The manual shall contain a numerical index. The parts manual shall contain a list of all of the component vendor names, addresses, and telephone numbers referenced in the parts list. 3.1.2 Painting, plating, and corro
27、sion control. 3.1.2.1 Finish. Exterior surfaces shall be prepared, primed, and painted with polyurethane paint in accordance with all of the paint manufacturers instructions and recommendations. Unless otherwise specified (see 7.2), the exterior finish color shall be Candy Apple Red, Sikkens Color N
28、umber FLNA3021, DuPont Color Number 97902U or 4737U, PPG Color Number 71528 (the PPG name for this color is Cardinal Red), or equal. When specified, the exterior finish color shall be Desert Sand, Color Number 30313 of FED-STD-595. The interior of all compartments shall be painted with an impact res
29、istant, textured coating that resists stains, scuffs, chips, and scratches. a. For vehicles painted Candy Apple Red, the cab upper body (from the bottom of the windshield) and roof shall be painted White, Color Number 17875 of FED-STD-595. All bright metal and anodized parts, such as mirrors, horns,
30、 light bezels, treadplate, and roll-up compartment doors, shall not be painted. Compartment interiors shall be Gray. b. For vehicles painted Desert Sand, all exterior surfaces, excluding all normally bright metal and anodized parts and any interior surfaces visible with any compartment door open (bu
31、t not the interior of the cab), shall be painted body color. This includes compartment shelves and mounting hardware, but does not include items mounted in the compartments. Non-metallic materials may be black or gray. 3.1.2.2 Dissimilar metals. Dissimilar metals, as defined in MIL-STD-889, shall no
32、t be in contact with each other. Metal plating or metal spraying of dissimilar base metals to provide electromotively compatible abutting surfaces is acceptable. The use of dissimilar metals separated by suitable insulating material is permitted, except in systems where bridging of insulation materi
33、als by an electrically conductive fluid can occur. 3.1.2.3 Protective coatings. Materials that deteriorate when exposed to sunlight, weather, or operational conditions normally encountered during service shall not be used or shall have a means of protection against such deterioration that does not p
34、revent compliance with performance requirements. Protective coatings that chip, crack, or scale with age or extremes of climatic conditions or when exposed to heat shall not be used. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59108C 5 3.1.2.
35、4 Reflective stripes. Horizontal reflective stripes shall be applied around the vehicle in accordance with NFPA 414. Bright metal trim or anodized parts may interrupt the reflective stripes. The pattern shall be 10 inches wide with three reflective stripes (1 inch reflective, 1 inch body color, 6 in
36、ches reflective, 1 inch body color, and 1 inch reflective). The reflective stripes shall be white for vehicles painted Candy Apple Red and Desert Sand. 3.1.2.5 Lettering. Vehicles painted Candy Apple Red shall have the letters UNITED STATES and AIR FORCE applied in synthetic or encapsulated gold lea
37、f, with outline and black shadow, on the front door on both sides in long radius elliptical arches above and below the lettering center line. The size of the lettering shall be a minimum of 2-inches to a maximum of 6-inches. Vehicles painted Desert Sand will not have lettering. 3.1.3 Identification
38、plate. A permanently marked identification plate shall be securely mounted at the drivers compartment. The identification plate shall contain the following information: a. NOMENCLATURE b. MANUFACTURERS MAKE AND MODEL c. MANUFACTURERS SERIAL NUMBER d. USAF VEHICLE REGISTRATION NUMBER e. NATIONAL STOC
39、K NUMBER (NSN) f. VEHICLE CURB WEIGHT: kg (pounds) g. PAYLOAD, MAXIMUM: kg (pounds) h. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT (GVW): kg (pounds) i. FUEL CAPACITY AND TYPE: gals (gallons) / L (liters) j. DATE OF DELIVERY (month and year) k. WARRANTY (months and km (miles) l. CONTRACT NUMBER m. PAINT COLOR AND NUMBER n
40、. LENGTH, WIDTH, AND HEIGHT OF VEHICLE IN INCHES AND CENTIMETERS. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59108C 6 3.1.3.1 Secondary Identification Plate. A second permanently marked information data plate shall be securely mounted on the
41、 interior of the drivers compartment door. The plate shall contain the information required by NFPA 414 paragraph 1.3.5. 3.1.3.2 Combined Identification Plate. A single plate that combines or contains the information required for both plates is acceptable. 3.1.4 Environmental conditions. 3.1.4.1 Tem
42、perature range. The vehicle shall be capable of satisfactory storage and operation in temperatures ranging from -40 to 110F. The vehicle shall be equipped with a cab, chassis, and agent winterization system, permitting operation at -40 F. The winterization system shall not detract from the performan
43、ce of the vehicle or the firefighting system in ambient temperatures up to 110 F. The vehicle chassis winterization system shall maintain the engine coolant, lubricants, fuel, and electrical systems operational at ambient temperatures of -40 F. The vehicle agent winterization system shall provide su
44、fficient insulation and heating capacity, by means of hot circulating liquids and forced air heat exchangers, to permit satisfactory operation of the vehicle and firefighting systems for a 2-hour period at ambient temperatures as low as -40 F with the vehicle fully operational and the engine running
45、. At the end of this 2-hour period, the vehicle shall be capable of successfully discharging its agents. All compartments not winterized shall be marked on the interior of the compartment as not winterized and not to be used for storage. 3.1.5 Foreign object damage. All loose metal parts, such as pi
46、ns, shall be securely attached to the vehicle with wire ropes or chains. “Dog tag“ style beaded chains shall not be provided. Removable panels, if provided, shall be attached with captive fasteners. Tire valve stem caps shall be made of plastic. 3.1.6 Mobility. 3.1.6.1 Operating terrain. The vehicle
47、 shall operate on paved roads, graded gravel roads, cross country terrain, and a sand (desert) environment. Cross country terrain shall consist of open fields, broken ground, and uneven terrain. 3.1.6.2 Gradeability. The fully loaded vehicle shall be able to ascend any paved slope up to and includin
48、g 50-percent. 3.1.6.3 Side slope stability. The fully loaded vehicle shall be stable on a 30 side slope when tested in accordance with NFPA 414. A slip/trip rail, with a maximum height of 2 inches, may be used. If an adjustable height suspension system is provided, the suspension system may be set t
49、o the height normally used on hard pavement. 3.1.6.4 Cornering stability. The fully loaded vehicle shall be stable in accordance with NFPA 414 when tested in accordance with NFPA 414. 3.2 Weights and dimensions. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59108C 7 3.2.1 Overall dimensions. Overall dimensions shall be the minimum consis
