MIL-T-14382 Truck, Ambulance: Diesel Or Gasoline Engine Driven, 10, 000 Pounds Gvw, 4X4, 4-Liter Commercial, Field TypeThis specification covers diesel or gasoline engine driven, four-wheel, four-wheel drive, field type ambulance trucks having a gross vehicle weight GVW rating of not less than 10,000 pounds. 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-T-14382W

3.1.1.10 Winch. When specified (see 6.2), a winch assembly to be used for assist the truck in negotiating difficult terrain shall be provided on the front of the vehicle. The winch shall conform to SAE J706. The winch shall have forward and reverse drum drive and a drum clutch

to permit free-spooling of the cable. The winch may be mechanically or hydraulically driven and may be powered from either the transmission or the transfer case power takeoff. The winch shall be wound with not less than 150 feet of wire rope and shall be furnished with an end chain and hook. The winch single line pull rating on the bare drum and nominal breaking strength of the wire rope, chain and hook shall be not less than the chassis manufacturer's GVW rating. The

wire rope shall be of improved plow steel, six-strand, 37-wire, hemp core, preformed, regular lay

hoisting rope, with cable loop formed at the end. A four-way roller guide shall be furnished. The bumper shall be mounted forward of the winch. The open area on either side of the winch shall

be covered by a plate.

3.1.1.11 Silicone brake fluid. When specified (see 6.2), and if available as the manufacturer's standard or optional brake fluid, brake fluid conforming to MIL-B-46l76 shall be provided in the hydraulic brake system. A tag shall be placed near the master cylinder stating: "CAUTION: USE SILICONE BRAKE FLUID ONLY, MIL-B-46176.

3.2 General design.

3.2.1 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The vehicle and furnished accessories shall comply with all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in effect on the date of manufacture.

3.2.2 Air pollution control. The vehicle shall comply with EPA Regulations governing Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles and New Motor Vehicle Engines in effect on the date of manufacture. In addition, vehicles destined for California shall comply with State of California regulations governing air pollution control in effect on the date of manufacture.

3.2.3 Sound level. The interior sound level shall conform to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 393.94. The vehicle exterior sound level shall conform to EPA Noise Emission Standards for Transportation Equipment - Medium and Heavy Trucks.

3.2.4 Curb weight. The curb weight shall include the weight of the chassis, integral cab and body, with all attachments, accessories, equipment, and a full complement of fuel, lubricants and coolant.