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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3.5.16.1 Access ladder. An access ladder or equivalent access steps, grabhandles and grabrails shall be furnished, providing easy access to and from the catwalk. Ladders, steps, handles and rails shall be functionally spaced and arranged for maximum safety of personnel climbing up onto and down from the catwalk. All components shall be of stainless steel.

* 3.5.17 Skirting and hose tubes. Skirting down to the bottom of the underslung cabinets shall be provided the full length of the body on both sides, across the rear of the vehicle to the outside of the chassis frame rails, and across the front to the outside of the chassis frame rails.

At the rear, skirting shall be provided from the bottom contour of the tank down to the top of the chassis frame rails. Cutouts for the wheels shall be rounded at the top on both ends. The radius portion of the cutout shall be approximately 1.25 times the tire radius. When the width over the tires exceeds the body width, rubber fenders around the wheelwells, extending to the outside of the tires, shall be provided. The skirting shall house hose tubes for four 2.5 inch by 10-foot suction hoses (see 3.5.23). The hose tubes shall be constructed of stainless steel. The hose tubes may be incorporated into the tank subframe structure. The hose tubes shall be totally enclosed, dustproof, and shall be equipped with hinged access doors with provisions for padlocking. If the top surface of the skirting (cabinets) is relatively flat so it can be stepped on, the top surface of the skirting shall be reinforced and covered with a special abrasive type of paint (ship's grip) for use as a walkway. If the top surface of the skirting (cabinets) is relatively flat so it can be

stepped on, the top shall be free of hose tubes, piping, brackets, and other tripping hazards. The

skirting shall be constructed of not less than 16 gage (0.0598 inch) hot rolled mild steel. Type

304 stainless steel pads shall be provided at points of attachment of the skirting or skirting

reinforcements to the tank shell or heads and shall be continuously welded.

3.5.18 Fire extinguisher brackets. In conformance with paragraph 4-3.10 of NFPA No. 407, brackets for two 20B fire extinguishers shall be furnished. The fire extinguishers, to be installed upon receipt of the vehicle by the Government, will conform to NFPA No. 10. Each mounting/carrying bracket shall be capable of easy and quick operation. One fire extinguisher bracket shall be mounted vertically on each side of the truck. Protection shall be provided from splashing of mud and water. A contrasting background color shall be furnished behind the normal location of the fire extinguisher. The fire extinguishers, when installed by the Government on the brackets furnished, shall be readily accessible to personnel standing on the ground.

3.5.19 Underslung cabinets. Underslung cabinets shall be provided on both sides of the vehicle extending from the front end of the tank to at least the rear wheelhousing. Cabinets shall be constructed of not less than 16 gage (0.0598 inch) hot rolled mild steel. If the cabinets are attached to the tank shell or heads, continuously welded type 304 stainless steel pads shall be provided at all points of attachment. Each cabinet shall be of a full-flanged, flush type