14093 KC-135 SIL trailer PD.pdf
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This document is a Ground Power Unit Description and Specification for the 555th SWES/MXDXA at Tinker Air Force Base. The agency requires the purchase of a specialized trailer designed to support a KC-135 front fuselage that will be converted into a software loading and live aircraft training environment. The trailer must be a double drop "Lowboy" style with specific dimensions and capabilities, including a 40-foot body length, 35,000-45,000 pound load capacity, hydraulic operation, adjustable air-ride suspension, and LED lighting. Additional requirements include a detachable gooseneck, anti-lock drum brakes, D-rings for securing the aircraft body, and the ability to accommodate a ground power unit (GPU) measuring 87" x 49" and weighing 1,290 pounds.
The trailer will be custom-designed with a permanent "saddle type" body cradle, using the forward main landing gear as an attachment point. The contractor must provide concept drawings for approval, paint the trailer Air Force Blue, and include a crane crew to place the KC-135 fuselage on the trailer upon delivery. An "industry day" for bidders to take measurements and ask questions will be scheduled, with the date to be determined. Delivery will be to the 555 SWES at 7532 Joint Star Drive, Building 9001 Post B52, at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, with the point of contact being Phil Paxton, reachable at 405-740-7878.
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Ground Power Unit Description and Specification
The 555th SWES/MXDXA at Tinker Air Force Base requires the purchase of one (1) KC-135 SIL Trailer, the program intends to place the front fuselage of a KC-135 and turn it into a SIL lab. The contractor shall provide a trailer with the specifications below. The contractor shall also provide a crane crew to place the KC-135 Fuselage on the trailer upon delivery. The Purpose of the trailer with the KC-135 fuselage is the provide the program with an environment to provide live aircraft training to flight crews and also create a software loading testbed. The program will also install LRU’s for use in software testing.
Specifications Body Length: 40 feet Diameter: Appro. 144-160 Inches Weight: 35,000 pounds min, 45,000 pounds Max Load
Trailer Specifications:
• The trailer will be a permanent “mount” for the A/C body
• Trailer shall be a double drop “Lowboy” style
Approx 10’ X 10’ rear deck Space directly above rear wheels shall be decked Deck shall be 2x10 planks
Detachable Gooseneck/ Kingpin front Hydraulic operated
Well length Approx 41’ Approx 62’ OAL (Kingpin to taillight) Approx 102 width Approx 10” ground clearance Adjustable air-ride suspension Anti-lock drum brakes Adjustable front leveling jack Locking storage on each side keyed the same, rear of trailer (chains, straps,etc.)
D-rings permanently attached for 8ea 4”x40’ ratchet straps to secure body to trailer/cradle All lighting shall be LED’s and recessed in the rear and sides of trailer Must meet DOT regulations When in place (stored indoors), the trailer must be able to release air ride to sit frame on floor/solid surface. No weight will be on wheels/tires.
Prefer the body pointed nose forward Nose of body must be accessible Trailer must accommodate a GPU (ground power unit) o (LHW) 87” x 49”, 1290 pounds o Will be transported on rear deck o Body “cradle” dimensions/ locations will be provided for support of body and attachments to trailer. The cradle will be a “saddle type”, permanently attached to trailer
Concept drawings will be provided Forward MLG (main landing gear) shall be used as a point of attachment to trailer o Trailer shall have drawings approved prior to start of build o Trailer to be painted “Air Force Blue” o There will be an “industry day” for bidders to come and take measurements and SME’s will answer questions. Date TBD.
o Sample pic below is a Rogers 75-ton SP75DS-4XAR, Detachable Gooseneck Trailer
Delivery:
DoDAAC: F3YCCA Attn: Phil Paxton 405-740-7878
555 SWES
7532 Joint Star Drive Bldg. 9001 Post B52 AFB, Oklahoma City, OK 73145
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