1、Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc. and any data that may improve this document should be sent to: WR-ALC/GRVEB 235 Byron Street, Suite 19A; Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813. Since contact information can change, you may want to verify the currency of this addre
2、ss information using the ASSIST Online database at https:/assist.dla.mil. FSC 4210 INCH-POUND A-A-59683D 16 August 2012 SUPERSEDING A-A-59683C 23 SEP 2010 COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION TRUCK, FIRE FIGHTING (WILDLAND) The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item de
3、scription for all federal agencies. 1. SCOPE. This commercial item description covers a commercial wildland fire truck. It will have a 4x4 chassis with a diesel engine, an automatic transmission, and a four person cab with four doors. The wildland fire truck will have a mounted utility body, contain
4、ing a modular agent and pump and roll delivery system, as well as fire fighting tools and equipment. The truck will be equipped with a compressed air foam system (CAFS). The wildland fire truck is intended to combat wildland and brush type fires. 2. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS. The wildland shall be in
5、accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1906, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus: 2012 Edition. 2.1 Wildland description. The wildland will have a 4x4 chassis with a diesel engine, an automatic transmission and a four person cab with four doors and GVWR of between 33000 a
6、nd 35000 pounds. The wildland fire truck shall have a body containing integrated agent and delivery system as well as compartment space for firefighting tools and equipment. The wildland fire truck is intended to combat wildland and brush type fires. 2.2 Design and construction. The wildland shall b
7、e designed and constructed so that no parts will work loose in service. It shall be built to withstand the strains, jars, vibrations, and other conditions incident to shipping, storage, installation, and service. It shall be weatherproof and designed to prevent the intrusion of water and sand into c
8、ritical operating components. 2.2.1 Materials, protective coatings, and finish. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59683D 2 2.2.1.2 Protective coatings. Materials that deteriorate when exposed to sunlight, weather, or operational con
9、ditions normally encountered during the service life of the item shall not be used or shall have means of protection against such deterioration that does not prevent compliance with the performance requirements specified herein. Protective coatings that chip, crack, or scale with age or extremes of
10、climatic conditions or when exposed to heat shall not be used. Fasteners, handles, and fittings used in the assembly of the item shall also be primed and painted. 2.2.1.3 Finish. Unless otherwise specified, the exterior finish color of the wildland shall be Candy Apple Red, Color Number Candy Apple
11、Red, Sikkens Color Number 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. For vehicles painted Candy Apple Red, the cab up
12、per body (from the bottom of the windshield) and roof shall be painted White, Color Number 17875 of FED-STD-595. Compartment interiors shall have a standard commercial finish. All bright metal and anodized parts, such as mirrors, horns, light bezels, and treadplates, shall not be painted. 2.2.1.4 Ex
13、clusion of water. The design of the wildland shall be such as to prevent water leaking into, or being driven into, any part of the wildland interior when either in an operating or travelling configuration. All windows, doors, panels, covers, etc., shall be provided with sealing arrangements such tha
14、t the entry of water is minimized when these items are correctly closed. Particular care shall be taken to prevent wetting of equipment inside compartments, and prevent wetting of heat and sound proofing materials. Sharp corners and recesses shall be avoided so that moisture and solid matter cannot
15、accumulate to initiate corrosion. Sealed floors with suitable drainage shall be provided for storage compartments, engine compartments, and other areas in the wildland that could collect and retain water. 2.2.1.4.1 Fluid traps and faying surfaces. There shall be no fluid traps on the wildland. Fayin
16、g surfaces of all structural joints, except welded joints, shall be sealed to preclude fluid intrusion. 2.2.1.4.2 Ventilation. Ventilation shall be sufficient to prevent moisture retention and buildup. 2.2.1.4.3 Drainage. Drain holes shall be provided to prevent collection or entrapment of water or
17、other unwanted fluid in areas where exclusion is impractical. All designs shall include considerations for the prevention of water or fluid entrapment and ensure that drain holes are located to effect maximum drainage of accumulated fluids. The number and location of drain holes shall be sufficient
18、to permit drainage of all fluids when the unit is stored on level ground. The minimum size of the drain holes shall be 0.25 inch. Each compartment floor and shelf shall be covered with a removable mat designed to allow for drainage of any water from the stowed equipment. 2.2.2 Markings. All external
19、 devices which require an operational or maintenance interface shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-130. Markings shall be applied with decals and shall be 1-inch high block letters unless prohibited by the available space. In such cases, the markings shall be the largest size possible. Provid
20、ed by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59683D 3 2.2.3 Horizontal reflective striping. Horizontal reflective striping in accordance with 15.9.3 of NFPA 1901 shall be applied around the vehicle in an approximate plane with the headlights. Bright
21、 metal trim or anodized parts may interrupt the reflective stripes. The pattern shall be 10 inches wide with three reflective stripes (one inch reflective, one inch body color, six inches reflective, one inch body color, and one inch reflective). The reflective stripes shall be white for vehicles pa
22、inted Candy Apple Red and Desert Sand. 2.2.4 Chevron striping. In accordance with 15.9.3 of NFPA 1901 at least 50 percent of the rear-facing vertical surfaces, visible from the rear of the apparatus, excluding any pump panel areas not covered by a door, shall be equipped with retroreflective stripin
23、g in a chevron pattern sloping downward and away from the centerline of the vehicle at an angle of 45 degrees. 3M part number 983-17 (red) and 983 -23 (florescent yellow/green) reflective diamond grade or equivalent shall be utilized. Each stripe in the chevron shall be a single color alternating be
24、tween red and fluorescent yellow in accordance with 15.9.3. Each stripe shall be 6-inches (150 mm) in width in accordance with 15.9.3 of NFPA 1901 and the example provided below. I Handling Services 2.2.5 Lettering. Vehicles painted Candy Apple Red shall have the letters UNITED STATES and AIR FORCE
25、applied in synthetic or encapsulated gold leaf, 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. 2.2.6. Identification plate. A
26、 permanently marked identification plate shall be securely mounted at the drivers compartment. The identification plate shall contain the following information: a. NOMENCLATURE Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59683D 4 b. MANUFACTU
27、RERS MAKE AND MODEL c. MANUFACTURERS SERIAL NUMBER d. USAF VEHICLE REGISTRATION NUMBER e. NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER (NSN) f. VEHICLE CURB WEIGHT: pounds (kg) g. PAYLOAD, MAXIMUM: pounds (kg) h. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT (GVW): pounds (kg) i. FUEL CAPACITY AND TYPE: gal (gallons) / L (liters) j. DATE OF DELIV
28、ERY (month and year) k. WARRANTY (months and miles (km) l. CONTRACT NUMBER m. PAINT COLOR AND NUMBER n. LENGTH, WIDTH, AND HEIGHT OF VEHICLE IN INCHES AND CENTIMETERS. 2.2.7 Safety. 2.2.7.1 Component protection. All space in which work is performed during operation, service, and maintenance shall be
29、 free of hazardous protrusions, sharp edges, or other features which may cause injury to personnel. All rotating and reciprocating parts and all parts subject to high operational temperatures or subject to being electrically energized, that are of such nature or so located as to be hazardous to pers
30、onnel, shall be guarded or insulated to eliminate the hazard. All wires, cables, tubes, and hoses shall be supported and protected to minimize chafing and abrasion and shall be located so as to provide adequate clearance from moving parts and high operational temperatures. Grommets shall be provided
31、 wherever wires, cables, tubes, or hoses pass through bulkheads, partitions, or structural members. Wire ties may be used for bundling vehicle wiring, but not for support of wire bundles. Support must be provided by insulated metal clamps. The wildland shall be thoroughly cleaned of all foreign matt
32、er. 2.2.7.2 Foreign object damage (FOD). All loose metal parts, such as pins or connector covers, shall be securely attached to the wildland with wire ropes or chains. “Dog tag“ style beaded chains shall not be provided. Removable panels, if provided, shall be attached with captive fasteners. Provid
33、ed by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59683D 5 2.2.7.3 Sound levels. The cab interior sound levels of the first production truck shall be measured in accordance with 49 CFR 393.94(c), “Vehicular interior noise levels test procedure,“ except t
34、hat the test shall be performed with the vehicle traveling at a steady speed of 45 MPH on a level, hard, smooth surface road. 2.2.8 Electromagnetic interference (EMI). The wildland shall be in accordance with the following radiated emission and susceptibility requirements of MIL-STD-461: RE102 and R
35、S103. 2.2.9 Fastening devices. All screws, bolts, nuts, pins, and other fastening devices shall be properly designed, manufactured, and installed with adequate means of preventing loss of torque or adjustment. Cotter pins, lock washers, or nylon patches shall not be used for this purpose, except for
36、 the attachment of trim items or as provided in commercial components. Tapped threads shall have a minimum thread engagement in accordance with Table I. TABLE I. Minimum thread engagement. Material Minimum Thread Engagement Steel 1.0 times the nominal fastener diameter Cast iron, brass, or bronze 1.
37、5 times the nominal fastener diameter Aluminum, zinc, or plastic 2.0 times the nominal fastener diameter 2.2.10 Welders and welding. All welders shall be certified to weld in accordance with AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.2, as applicable. The contractor shall make available to the Government certifications fo
38、r all welders being utilized on the wildland. Welding procedures and all welding on the wildland shall be in accordance with AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.2, as applicable. The surface parts to be welded shall be free from rust, scale, paint, grease, and other foreign matter. Welds shall be of sufficient size
39、 and shape to develop the full strength of the welded parts. Welds shall transmit stress without cracking or permanent distortion when the parts connected by the welds are subjected to test, proof, and service loadings. 2.3 Environmental conditions. 2.3.1 Operating temperature range. The wildland sh
40、all be capable of operating in ambient temperatures ranging from 32 F to 125 F. If selected in 6.2, the vehicle shall be equipped with a winterization system that includes an engine coolant heater and a battery heater (a blanket type battery heater is not acceptable). The winterization system shall
41、be powered through the electrical shoreline connection. The winterization system shall have a labeled activation switch with a pilot light. 2.3.2 Altitude. Unless otherwise specified, the truck, including the pumping system, shall be designed for operation at 2,000 feet above sea level. When specifi
42、ed, the truck, including the pumping system, shall be designed for operation at the altitude specified. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59683D 6 2.3.3 Precipitation. 2.3.3.1 Rain. The wildland shall be capable of storage and opera
43、tion during rainfall of 5-inches per hour for three consecutive hours and 10-inches per hour for 10 consecutive minutes, with winds of up to 35 knots; and with 6-inches of rain per hour impinging on the wildland at angles from vertical to 45. 2.3.3.2 Snow. The wildland shall be capable of storage an
44、d operation during accretion of wet snow up to 2-inches per hour for at least 12 hours. 2.3.3.3 Ice. The wildland shall be capable of storage and operation with ice accretion up to 1.5-inches on exposed horizontal surfaces. An operator may use an ice scraper for five minutes during the start-up proc
45、ess. 2.3.4 Solar radiation. The wildland shall not be adversely affected by full time exposure to solar radiation, such as those conditions encountered in desert environments. 2.3.5 Fungus. All materials used in the wildland shall be fungus resistant or shall be suitably treated to resist fungus. Ma
46、terials treated for fungus resistance shall retain their original electronic and physical properties, shall not present toxic hazards, and treatment shall last for the entire service life of the part. The wildland shall be suitable for operation and storage in conditions encountered in a tropical en
47、vironment. 2.3.6 Salt fog. The wildland shall be capable of storage and operation in high temperature, high humidity, salt laden, sea coast environments without damage or deterioration of performance. 2.3.7 Sand and dust. The wildland shall be capable of storage and operation during exposure to wind
48、-blown sand or dust without damage or deterioration of performance. 2.4 Dimensions. Overall dimensions shall not exceed: Length 360 inches. Width 96 inches. Height 124 inches. 2.5 Surface transportability. The wildland shall be transportable via all modes of surface shipment (highway, rail, and wate
49、r) in accordance with MIL-STD-1366, and shall be capable of withstanding the mechanical shock and vibration characteristics of highway, rail, and water transport, except that design for rail impact testing (see 5.2.5 of MIL-STD-1366) is not required. 2.6 Maintainability. The wildland shall be designed for maintainability in accordance with 5.9 through 5.9.18 of MIL-STD-1472; forces shall not exceed those specified for both males and
