MIL-T-12407 Trucks: Patient Transport, Van Conversion, Diesel Or Gasoline Engine Driven, 4X2 And 4X4, Modified CommercialThis specification covers forward control, diesel or gasoline engine driven, four-wheel, two-wheel and four-wheel drive commercial trucks converted for use as 4 litter patient or 8 seated passenger patient transport vehicles.

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MIL-T-12407X(AT)

*          3.4.2.3  Battery.  Each battery shall be of 12-volt potential.  The total reserve capacity ratings and the total cold cranking ratings at 0  F, both measured in accordance with SAE J537, shall be not less than specified in table I.  The batteries shall be of the maintenance-free type having the maintenance-free characteristics listed in W-B-131.  When specified (see 6.2), a high cycle life (deep cell) battery shall be provided.

Table I.  Batteries.

*          3.4.2.4  Lighting.  All vehicle lights, reflectors and wiring shall conform to Federal Motor

Carrier Safety Regulations 393.12, 393.19, 393.20 and 393.22 through 393.26(d).

*          3.4.2.5  Turn signals.  Turn signal lamps shall conform to SAE J588.  Operating units shall conform to SAE J589, class A, and shall be mounted on the steering column.  Turn signal units shall be installed in accordance with SAE J588.  Turn signal operating units shall have a visible

and audible type flash indicator.

3.4.2.6  Radio interference suppression.  The vehicle shall be suppressed to limit electromagnetic radiation in accordance with SAE J551.  Any body equipment emitting radio interference shall be suppressed to the same level as the vehicle chassis.

*          3.4.3  Fuel system.  The fuel system shall conform to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations 393.65 and 393.67, except compliance with 393.67(c), subparagraphs (1), (4)(ii), (7)(ii), (8), (9), (11); 393.67(d); and 393.67(f) is not required.  The total capacity of the fuel tank(s) shall be not less than 20 gallons.  When more than one tank is furnished on gasoline engine driven vehicles, a selector valve connecting either tank to the engine fuel intake shall be provided, and means shall be provided to monitor the fuel level of either tank from a single gage; or an equalizing pump shall be used to maintain the same fuel level in both tanks.  When more than one tank is furnished on diesel engine driven vehicles, means shall be provided to assure an equalized fuel level in both tanks or a selector valve and fuel monitor gage as described above shall be furnished.  Model 4x4 vehicle shall have the fuel tank protected by a metal shield (skidplate).  The tank shall be located in an area which will be free from hazards encountered in cross-country operations.

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