1、A-A-50 2 18 I 15 December 1983 8-! COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION RAILWAY MOTOR CARS, MAINTENANCE N, 3000 LB LOAD CAPACITY, 56 1/2 INCH G UGE The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commerical item description in preference to Military Specification MIL-R-10651. This commerci
2、al item description covers the requirements for an 8-man railway maintenance motor car of 2000 pound load capacity meeting all applicable American Railway Engineering Association (AKEA) requirements. Salient Characteristics: Standard commercial engine (gas or diesel) sized to meet performance requir
3、ement-s set forth under “intended use“. Engine shall be enclosed with movable panels for ease of maintenance. speed in either direction of travel and with all gear lever positions clearly and durably labeled. Transmission capable of transmitting the full power of the engine with equal Electric start
4、ing. Industrial strength battery. Heavy-duty alternator. Brakes applied at all four wheels. Auxiliary parking brake inside cab. Elastomer or spring-type suspension. Heavy duty tapered roller bearings. Flanged steel wheels meeting AREA or AAR requirements. Cab enclosed by metal canopy top and flexibl
5、e side curtains that can be secured either open or closed from both inside and out with quick-release fasteners. Safety glass windshields front and rear. Dual electric windshield wipers front and rear. Upholstered seating for eight persons. Interior cab light. Sealed beam headlights and taillights f
6、ront and rear. Illuminated instrument panel equipped with standard operating controls, Electric horn. One 5 pound dry chemical fire extinguisher with location clearly stenciled. Tool storage area. Rail sweeps at all wheels. Derail guards. Turntable with pivot and set-off rails. Drawheads at each end
7、. Self-closing hooks with safety catch at each end. Four lifting lugs of sufficient capacity to lift motor car with location clearly indicated by stenciling “SLING HERE“. gages, and switches and with all position and functions clearly labeled. FSC 2230 THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS 3 PAGES. Provided by IHS
8、Not for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-502L 22 777777i-1 OOL3L7 b A-A-5 O 2 1 8 High-gloss enamel paint system in AREA standard yellow with black Permanent metal identification plate mounted in a conspicuous place and stenciling. showing manufacturers
9、name, address, model, serial number, and date of manufacture. Intended use. The motor car is intended to transport men and materials to work sites under its own power. It shall be capable of operating at a minimum of 10 mph when transporting a load of 2,000 pounds and towing five loaded 3-ton traile
10、r cars simultaneously on straight and level track. of negotiating a 100 foot radius curve. The motor car shall be capable Materials and workmanship. where applicable for the purpose intended. car shall be fabricated from compatible materials, inherently corrosion resistant or treated to provide prot
11、ection against the various forms of corrosion and deterioration that may be encountered in any of the applicable storage and operating environment to which the item may be exposed. defined in MIL-STD-889 shall be electrically insulated from one another to minimize or prevent galvanic corrosion. shal
12、l be of high quality and consistent with industry standards. Materials shall meet ASTM and AREA specifications The 8-man railway maintenance motor Dissimilar metals, as Workmanship in construction and finish Environmental condition. malfunction or damage at ambient temperatures from -25 F to +125O F
13、. The motor car shall be capable of operation without Essential safety features. All parts that rotate, reciprocate, or are subject to high operational temperatures and that are so located as to be a hazard to operating personnel, shall be guarded or insulated. All floors and steps shall have anti-s
14、kid surfaces. Fluid level indicators for engine, transmission, and other components shall be within easy and safe access of the operator or mainten- ance personnel. operator in his normal operating position. Noise levels shall meet OSHA requirements. All controls shall be within convenient reach and
15、 vision of Standard commercial product. The above salient characteristics are set forth as minimum requirements. The motor car shall be in accordance with these minimum requirements and shall be the manufacturers standard commercial product. Additional or better features which are not specifically p
16、rohibited by this specification but which are a part of the manufacturers standard commercial product, shall be included in the motor car being furnished. A standard commercial product is a product which has been sold or is being currently offered for sale on the commercial market through advertisem
17、ents, manufacturers catalogs, or brochures, and represents the latest production model. It shall have been in production, marketed, and in use for a minimum of one year. The introduction of normal product improvements is acceptable. from the standard commercial product if serious differences exist b
18、etween the standard commercial product and MIL-STD-1472. The car shall differ Acceptance. Acceptance of these motor cars shall be based on visual inspection and demonstration of its performance capabilities The first produced motor car shall be completely inspected to insure that all components have
19、 been provided. 2 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-50218 22 777777Li OOL3170 2 A-A-5 O 2 18 The motor car shall be given a 1 hour continuous track run test combining forward and reverse directions at the highest speed practicable w
20、hile operating all functional elements. No deviation in the remaining units shall be allowed without the approval of the contracting officer. Packaging and marking. manufacturers standard practice in a manner to prevent deterioration and damage. insure arrival at destination in a satisfactory condit
21、ion. delivery shall comply with applicable carrier rules and regulations. The items shall be preserved in accordance with the The motor car shall be prepared for shipment in a manner which will Preparation for Battery shall be shipped wet, in fully-charged condition, but with terminals disconnected.
22、 operating ranges (except fuel). Antifreeze, if applicable, shall be added to provide protection for stated environmental conditions. All systems shall be shipped with all fluid levels in normal A metal, wood, or composition plate of sufficient size to contain the marking information shall be attach
23、ed in a conspicuous location. consist of the item nomenclature, stock number, contract number, consigneess complete address and additional markings as specified in the contract or order. Markings shall be applied in a legible manner, in contrasting color, of an appropriate size, and a waterproof mat
24、erial. The marking shall (Copies of specifications, standards, and drawings required by contractors in connection with specific acquisition functions should be obtained from the contracting activity or as directed by the contracting officer.) Custodians: Army - ME Navy - YD Air Force - 84 e Preparing activity: Army - ME Project 2230-0066 3 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
