1、 INCH-POUND A-A-59606A 4 September 2013 SUPERSEDING A-A-59606 23 August 2002 COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION ARM, WINDSHIELD WIPER: BLADE, WINDSHIELD WIPER: AND BLADE REFILL, WINDSHIELD WIPER The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description for all federal a
2、gencies. 1. SCOPE. This commercial item description (CID) covers the general requirements for windshield wiper arms, blades, and blade refills for use on automotive vehicles. Requirements for specific windshield wiper arms, blades, and blade refills are covered in the individual CID sheets. Windshie
3、ld wiper arms, blades and blade refills covered by this CID are intended for commercial/industrial applications. 2. CLASSIFICATION/PART OR IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN). This CID uses a classification system which is included in the PIN as shown in the following example (see 7.1). Class A - Light Duty
4、 (Passenger and Light Truck Type Vehicles) meeting the requirements of A-A-59606/1 and A-A-59606/2. Class B - Heavy Duty (Commercial Trucks, Buses, Construction, and Tactical Type Vehicles) meeting the requirements of A-A-59606/3 and A-A-59606/4. Style 1 - Flat Style 2 - Curved Sizes - Length (see 3
5、.4.1) AA59606/X -XX -X R CID number and applicable CID specification sheet Length (Dash no.) Style 1 -Flat Style 2 -Curved (one digit) Wiper blade refills (if applicable) PIN example: AA59606/1-12-1R is the PIN for a light duty, 12-inch flat wiper blade refill. AMSC N/A FSC 2540 Comments, suggestion
6、s, or questions on this document should be addressed to: DLA Land and Maritime, Attn: VAI, P.O. Box 3990, Columbus, Ohio, 43218-3990 or emailed to FluidFlowdla.mil. Since contact information can change, you may want to verify the currency of this address information using ASSIST Online Database at h
7、ttps:/assist.dla.mil. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59606A 2 3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS. 3.1 Interface and physical dimensions. Windshield wiper arms, blades, and blade refills supplied to this CID shall be as specified on the a
8、pplicable CID specification sheet. 3.2 CID specification sheet. The family of windshield wiper arms, blades, and blade refills shall be in accordance with the requirements specified herein and the applicable CID specification sheet. In the event of a conflict between this general CID and the applica
9、ble CID specification sheet, the latter shall govern. 3.3 Materials. Channel material shall be steel, corrosion resistant, composition 300 or 400 series in accordance with ASTM A240/A240M or comparable industry standards. Clip material shall be steel, carbon sheet or strip CRCQ, Temper 3-5 in accord
10、ance with ASTM A109/A109M or comparable industry standards. Element material shall be natural or synthetic rubber commensurate with best commercial practice. 3.4 Construction. Details of attachment and overall dimensions shall be as specified in A-A-59606/1, A-A-59606/2, A-A-59606/3, and A-A-59606/4
11、. 3.4.1 Wiper blade. The blade shall be provided in a size range of lengths from 7-1/4 to 20 inches, with the dimensional range of sizes most used being 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, and 20 inches as original equipment replacement. The blade shall include designs that are applicable to both flat and curved
12、 windshield styles. Blade hook or other means of connection to the arm shall be suitable to attach to, and function with, the wiper arms. 3.4.2 Adapters. Adapters permitting interchangeability of wiper blades to wiper arms of other manufacture shall be furnished with each blade. Necessary items such
13、 as nuts and washers, permitting interchangeability of wiper arms to wiper motors, shall be furnished with each arm. 3.4.3 Wiper arms. Extendable, fixed, and pantograph wiper arms shall be in the size range from 7-1/2 to 24 inches, with the dimensional range of sizes most used for original equipment
14、 replacement being 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, and 24 inches. The extendable wiper arms shall be adjustable within each stated effective length. The adjustment shall not be affected or changed as a result of operating the wiper system. The wiper arm shall function properly with the driver assemblies
15、 shown (see CID A-A-59606/2 and CID A-A-59606/3). Details of attachment shall include retainers or head assemblies for knurled, serrated, threaded, flat taper, or pinned shafts. An adjustable connector hook shall be provided on the end of the arm to enable right-hand and left-hand operation. 3.5 Per
16、formance. Arms, blade and wiping elements, and blade refills shall conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 104 (49 CFR 571.104) and meet the performance requirements specified herein and in SAE J903 (for Class A) or SAE J198 (for Class B), 3.5.1 Wiper arm resistance to push and pull. Positi
17、on of the wiper arm in relation to the drive shaft shall not change, when subjected to a push or pull of 2 pounds against the free end of the arm, in its normal direction of travel. 3.5.2 Wiping element retention. Wiping element of the wiper blade assembly and wiper blade refills shall be so held th
18、at it shall not pull out or separate from the blade assembly under all conditions of operation. It shall withstand a direct pull in the major plane of the blade, and at right angles to the major axis of the blade, of not less than 15 pounds without separating from the metal frame of the blade assemb
19、ly. 3.5.3 Temperature operational capability. Class A arms, blades and refills shall meet the temperature operational capability requirements of SAE J903. Class B arms, blades and refills shall meet the low Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS
20、-,-,-A-A-59606A 3 temperature operational capability requirements of SAE J198 and shall withstand an ambient air temperature of 200F for 104 hours, plus 212F for 70 additional hours without evidence of damage or deterioration. 3.5.4 Wiper blade aging. The wiper blade element shall withstand the appl
21、icable ozone resistance test with the specified exposure times. Class A components shall meet the requirements of SAE J903 with a 72 hour exposure time. Class B components shall meet the requirements of SAE J198 with a 168 hour exposure time. 3.6 Finish. Unless otherwise specified (see 7.4), all fer
22、rous metal components of the arm and blade shall be treated with a phosphate coating or supplied with a black dichromate finish. 3.7 Marking. Windshield wiper arms, blades, and blade refills supplied to this CID shall be marked with the manufacturers (MFRs) standard commercial PIN. (NOTE: The part n
23、umber marked on the unit pack shall be the CID PIN.) 3.8 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible provided that the material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenanc
24、e requirements, and promotes economically advantageous life cycle costs. 3.9 Workmanship. Windshield wiper arms, blades, and blade refills shall be processed in such a manner as to be uniform in quality and shall be free from other defects that will affect life, serviceability, or appearance. 4. REG
25、ULATORY REQUIREMENTS. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable, in accordance with paragraph 23.403 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). 5. PRODUCT CONFORMANCE PROVISIONS. 5.1 Product conformance. The products provided shall meet the s
26、alient characteristics of this CID, conform to the producers own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial market. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance. 6. PACKAGING. Preservation
27、, packing, and marking shall be as specified in the contract or order. 7. NOTES. 7.1 PIN. The PIN should be used for Government purposes to buy commercial products to this CID. See section 2 for PIN format example. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license
28、from IHS-,-,-A-A-59606A 4 7.2 Environmentally preferable material. Environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible to meet the requirements of this specification. As of the dating of this document, the U.S. Environmentally Protection Agency (EPA) is focusing effort
29、s on reducing 31 priority chemicals. The list of chemicals and additional information is available on their website http:/www.epa.gov/osw/hazard/wastemin/priority.htm Included in the EPA list of 31 priority chemicals are cadmium, lead, and mercury. Use of these materials on the list should be minimi
30、zed or eliminated unless needed to meet the requirements specified herein (see Section 3). 7.3 Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. For ordering purposes, inventory control, and submission of these windshield wiper arms, blades, and blade refills to DSCC under the Military Parts Control Adv
31、isory Group (MPCAG) evaluation program, CAGE code 58536 should be used. 7.4 Source of documents. COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS A-A-59606/1 - Blade, Windshield Wiper, Light Duty (Class A) A-A-59606/2 - Arm, Windshield Wiper, Adjustable, Light Duty (Class A) A-A-59606/3 - Arm, Windshield Wiper, Adjusta
32、ble Heavy Duty (Class B) A-A-59606/4 - Blade, Windshield Wiper, Heavy Duty (Class B) (Copies of these documents are available online at http:/quicksearch.dla.mil/ or from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.) FEDERAL REGULATIONS FAR -
33、 Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) (Copies of this document are available online at http:/www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html from the U.S. Government Printing Office, 732 North Capital Street, NW, Washington D.C. 20401-0001.) Other Publications DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) 49 CFR 571.104 -
34、 Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems - Passenger Cars, Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles, Trucks, and Buses (FMVSS 104) (Applications for copies should be addressed to the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, 732 N. Capital Street, NW #808, Washington, DC 20402-0001.) SOCIET
35、Y OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS (SAE) SAE J198 - Recommended Practice for Windshield Wiper Systems - Trucks, Buses and Multipurpose Vehicles SAE J903 - Recommended Practice for Passenger Car Windshield Wiper Systems (Copies of these documents are available on line at www.sae.org from SAE International, 40
36、0 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001, and Tel: 877-606-7323 inside USA and Canada or 724-776-4970 outside USA, email at CustomerServicesae.org.) Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59606A 5 AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND
37、MATERIALS (ASTM) ASTM A240/A240M - Standard Specification for Chromium - Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications ASTM A109/A109M - Standard Specification for Steel, Strip, Carbon (0.25 maximum percent) Cold - Rolled. (Copies of these documents
38、 are available online at http:/www.astm.org or from the ASTM International, P.O. Box C700, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.) 7.5 Ordering data. The contractor order should specify the following: a. CID document number, revision and CID PIN. b. Product conformance provisions.
39、c. Packaging requirements. 7.6 Changes from previous issue. Marginal notations are not used in this revision to identify changes with respect to the previous issue, due to the extent of the changes. MILITARY INTERESTS: CIVIL AGENCY COORDINATING ACTIVITY: GSA-FSS Custodians: Preparing activity: Army
40、- AT DLA - CC Navy - MC Air Force - 99 (Project 2540-2013-001) DLA - CC Review activities: Air Force - 84 Navy - SA NOTE: The activities listed above were interested in this document as the date of this document. Since organizations and responsibilities can change, you should verify the currency of the information above using the ASSIST Online database at https:/assist.dla.mil/. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
