MIL-B-45367 Buses, Motor: Transit, Ambulance Conversion, Forward Control, With Hight Headroom, 30 And 44 Passenger, 2 Wheel DriveThis specification covers 30- and 44-passenger, forward driver control, two-wheel drive, diesel engine driven motor buses with ambulance conversion features. The bus body shall be a flat front type with high headroom. Vehicles shall have manufacturer\'s standard rear wheel drive, soft ride suspension, heavy duty bus chassis frame, and single front and rear axles. Vehicles procured under this specification are commercial items which shall be warranted by the manufacturer as specified in acquisition documents.

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MIL-B-45367AA

3.5.11.2.1 Evaporative type air conditioning system. The air conditioning system shall

be an evaporative air conditioning system. The system shall consist of a stainless steel,

rear-mounted evaporative cooling unit, an underbody water storage tank and associated water

system components, the air distribution system, the electrical controls and wiring, and the water

supply lines. The evaporative cooling unit shall be designed to be installed in the air

conditioning compartment so located as to avoid interference with the loading, unloading or

transport of litter patients. The single high capacity air conditioning unit shall include the system

blowers and motors, the evaporative media, the water distribution system, the unit housing, and a

heating coil and thermostat. The water storage tank shall be designed to supply water to the

evaporative cooling unit for an operating design day. The tank shall include the water transfer

componentry and the mounting supports. The air distribution system shall include the

distribution plenum, the supply air grille, and optional return air grilles and transitions. The

electrical controls shall be installed in a electrical enclosures mounted in the evaporative cooling

unit to allow easy access. All electrical wiring and water lines shall be installed to minimize

vibration effects and corrosion. When an evaporative air conditioning system is furnished, a

vehicle total fuel capacity of not less than 60 gallons is acceptable (see 3.4.3.2).

3.5.11.3 Vehicle Engine Powered Air Conditioning. When specified (see 6.2), the

manufacturer's standard vehicle engine powered air conditioning system shall be furnished. The

system shall provide adequate cooling for all passenger locations and meet performance

requirements in 3.5.11. The vehicle engine powered air conditioning system shall include,

but not limited to, any necessary insulation, increased engine cooling capacity, alternator and

battery capabilities. The vehicle, with the vehicle engine powered air conditioning system in

operation, shall meet the performance requirements specified in 3.3.1 through 3.3.1.2.

3.5.12 Body equipment. Body equipment shall be complete with all accessories listed by

the body manufacturer as standard equipment and, in addition, all buses shall include the items

specified in 3.5.12.1 through 3.5.12.9.

3.5.12.1 Rearview mirrors. One nonglare type mirror shall be mounted inside the bus

and two mirrors outside, one each at the left and right hand sides, mounted to permit maximum

vision without obstruction and to be visible on the right through the upper corner of the

windshield and on the left through the driver's window(s). The inside rearview mirror shall have

a reflective surface area of not less than 80 square inches. Outside rearview mirrors shall be of

the combination (flat and convex) type. Each combination mirror shall have at least 50 square

inches of flat reflective area and a convex surface having at least 25 square inches of reflective

area and a radius of curvature of not less than 20 inches. When specified (see 6.2), the curbside

flat mirror shall be of the motorized type, with remote control within the reach of the driver.