MIL-T-62032 Trucks, Tank: Fuel Servicing And Aircraft Fuel Servicing, 1,000 To 4,000 Gallon, Diesel And Gasoline Engine Driven, 16,000 To 50,000 Pounds Gvw, 4X2, 4X4, 6X4, And 6X6, Modified CommercialThis specification covers diesel and gasoline engine driven, four-wheel, two- or four-wheel drive, and six-wheel, four- or six-wheel drive, single or dual delivery fuel servicing and aircraft fuel servicing tank trucks, with product capacities from 1,000 to 4,000 gallons, having minimum gross vehicle weights GVW of 16,000 to 50,000 pounds for normal operating conditions. Vehicles procured under this specification are commercial items which are warranted by the manufacturer as specified in acquisition documents.

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devices and the nearest structural part of the body or chassis. Bonding straps shall be attached using corrosion-resistant bolts and nuts, and using two internal-external locking washers at each attaching point to assure positive electrical connection.

3.1.1.7 Exhaust system and spark arrester. As specified herein (see 3.4.4 and 3.4.4.1), the exhaust system shall be modified as necessary to minimize the chance of accidental fires and the entrance of exhaust fumes into the cab. A spark arrester shall be furnished except on turbocharged engines.

3.1.1.8 Silicone brake fluid. When specified for class A vehicles (see 6.2), and if available as the manufacturer's standard or optional brake fluid, brake fluid conforming to MIL-B-46176 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."

3.1.1.9 Brushguard. Model 4x4 and 6x6 vehicles shall be equipped with a radiator and headlamp brushguard. When the headlamps are recessed in and protected by the front bumper, a headlamp brushguard is not required.

* 3.1.1.10 Brake lights. At least one pair of brake lights shall override the four-way emergency flasher on the two systems shall be independent of each other. Modifications to the manufacturer's standard product to accommodate this requirement shall not compromise conformance to any Federal Motor Carrier Safety Standard. If additional lights are added to the vehicle, the lights shall be selected from the chassis manufacturer's standard matching hardware.

* 3.1.1.11 4x4 and 6x6 conversion. The chassis manufacturer's standard 4x2 and 6x4 truck chassis may be modified to provide all wheel drive conforming to the requirements specified herein if:

(a) The conversion axle manufacturer's engineering department specifically approves and certifies that all such modifications meet the design requirements and standards of the conversion axle manufacturer. Certification shall be based on both design analysis and proving ground test reports, which shall be made available to the engineering and quality assurance offices of the procuring activity.

(b) The chassis manufacturer's front axle before conversion has the same load rating as

the conversion axle to be installed.

(d) Components used in the all wheel drive conversion are approved for the conversion application by the component manufacturers.

(e) The converted vehicle is certified to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

Standard, No. 121, by the intermediate or final manufacturer.

(f) Replacement headlights, if required to be added, shall meet the height requirement of not less than 22 inches and not more than 54 inches, measured above the road surface, in conformance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108.