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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3.5.3.20 Upper litter rack rear supports. Rear supports for holding each upper litter rack in the upper horizontal position shall be a hook pivoted from the wall and a hook suspended from the ceiling. Means for positive retention of these hooks when in use and when in the stowed positions shall be provided. Wall hooks shall be attached to wall structural members. Ceiling hooks shall be attached to roof structural members and shall be recessed when stowed.

3.5.3.21 Resilient bumpers. Resilient bumpers shall be secured to the front of all racks as a forward stop for litters. The bumpers shall be large enough to allow for wide variations in litter handle height and spacing.

3.5.3.22 Seat cushions. Seat cushions shall be provided. The cushions shall be fully supported by, but not secured to, the upper or lower litter racks (at the operator's option) between the guide strips. The cushions shall be 18 inches wide, plus or minus 1/8 inch, by 1-1/2 inches plus 0, minus 1/8 inches thick, and shall extend the full length of the litter racks. All litter racks shall have a recessed pocket so that the top surface of the seat cushions shall be 5/8 inch

1/16 inch above the top (sliding) surface of the litter rack plastic skid strips to provide maximum possible comfort yet still clear the spreader bars on Army litters.

3.5.3.23 Seat backs. A seat back shall be provided on both sides and shall run the full length of the seats. The backs shall be not less than 12 inches high by one inch thick with the bottom edge approximately 6 inches above the top of the seat cushion with the seat cushion in place on the lower racks. The seat backs shall be securely and permanently attached to the side walls.

3.5.3.24 Seat and seat back upholstery. The seat cushions and seat backs shall be padded with flexible urethane polyester foam. The foam shall be nonallergenic, flame-resistant, nontoxic, and shall not absorb moisture or body odors. Density shall be a nominal four pounds per cubic foot. The foam padding shall be capable of withstanding 100 percent humidity and of withstanding an ambient temperature of minus 65°F without any evidence of deformation or cell breakdown. Flexible latex polyester foam padding shall not be furnished. The seat cushions and seat backs shall be upholstered with vinyl having a nylon backing of not less than 20 ounces per square yard. The color of the upholstery shall be a near match to the upholstery in the driver's compartment.

3.5.3.25 Litter tiedown and stowage. Web strap holders for 2 inch straps shall be installed. Web strap holders shall be secured with machine screws and locking nuts or "rivnuts." Twenty web strap assemblies, Army P/N 11658584-2 with web strap holders for each shall be furnished and installed as follows: