Specifications include, but are not limited to: Detailed Specifications for Carrier Vehicle FAA AC 150/5220-20A Anticipated uses and/or features of the vehicle: The snow blower shall be used to move snow during large and small snow events at the airport. The dual stage, high capacity, high speed snowblowershall be heavy duty to withstand the extreme winter conditions found in the airport environment. 1. Performance and equipment requirements of carrier vehicle. a. Required Working speed: from 0 to 45 miles per hour b. Minimum speed: 5 miles per hour c. Turning radius: maximum 62 feet wall to wall d. Auxiliary cab heater and circulating fans e. Remote control and electrically heated exterior mirrors. f. Air horn. g. Amber lighting as required by A/C 150-5210-5D shall be LED type. h. Exterior mounted chart indicating all grease points. 2. Engine/transmission: a. The transmission shall be automatic shifting type b. The carrier vehicle drive and engine and the snow blower engine shall be diesel c. The transmission shall have four (4) forward speeds d. Dual battery system. e. Automatic engine shutdown to prevent engine damage due to low engine oil pressure, high coolant temperature or low coolant level. f. Special alternator with 270 amperage capacity. 3. Transfer case a. Automatic locking-type differential – One piece transmission/transfer case assemblies will notbe accepted. 4. Axle capacities: Front: 27,000 lbs GVW (min, at hubs) Rear: 23,000 lbs GVW (min, at hubs) 5. Fuel capacity: 250 gallons (min), dual tanks-interconnected with shutoffs, appropriately labeled for “Diesel Fuel Only.”
