SCL_MXMT_MTE_Braking_System_Salient_Characteristics_Redacted.pdf
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
97TH AIR MOBILITY WING (AETC)
ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE OKLAHOMA
30-Apr-18
MEMORANDUM FOR 97 MXG/MXOPB
FROM: Clifton L. Washington
SUBJECT: MXMT Mobile Tail Enclosure Braking System – Salient Characteristics
1. The 97th Maintenance Squadron has a requirement to purchase a Mobile Tail Enclosure (MTE), Breakaway Braking Safety System (BBSS) to eliminate roll away in the event the MTE becomes disengaged from tow vehicle. The following is a list of the salient characteristics the MTE BBSS must possess:
• Automatic braking system for a MTE weighing 500,000 LBS
• Air operated braking system similar to those widely used in commercial over the road tractor/trailer transports
• Air storage tank of sufficient capacity to apply air brakes to stop MTE
• Manual valve utilized to release air into braking circuit to release brakes
• Equipment operation training of personnel to be accomplished by the manufacturer
• Equipment installation and initial setup to be accomplished by the manufacturer
• Minimum 3 successful operational demonstrations of system stopping MTE
• Warranty – 5 year warranty for material and manufacturing faults
• International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 certified
• Contractor to supply an electronic version of the instruction, maintenance manuals, including parts lists, and exploded views in the English language.
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