Mercedes 24K Refueler Specifications.pdf

SPECIFICATION

AIRCRAFT REFUELER TRUCK

THE VEHICLE SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH ALL NEW PARTS, THE MANUFACTURER’S

STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM EQUIPMENT AND CAPABILITIES:

1. CONFIGURATION

1.1. Mercedes Aircraft Refueler Truck, 2026 model year or later

1.2. The vehicle shall be built to NFPA 407 and 385 standards.

1.3. 6x4 chassis with a rear locking or limited-slip differential

1.4. Minimum 6,350 gal (24,000 L) for JP8 fuel

1.5. Two-door cab

1.5.1. All instrument gauges in metric units

1.5.2. Manufacturer’s heaviest-duty air conditioning system

1.5.3. Left-hand drive (LHD) steering

1.6. Diesel engine

1.6.1. Operable long-term on 10,000 ppm sulfur diesel fuel

1.6.2. Emissions level no greater than EURO III

1.6.3. Engine brake

1.7. Automatic transmission

1.8. Color of cab and Tank: Desert Tan or OEM’s closest equivalent

1.9. On and off-road capabilities, 80% Off-road/20% On-road expected use.

1.10. The vehicle, fully loaded, shall be able to maintain a top speed of at least 60 mph (97 kph) on a level grade.

2. CHASSIS EQUIPMENT

2.1. Air brakes with ABS

2.2. Front-mounted self-recovery winch rated to 15,000 lbs. (6,803 kg)

2.3. Minimum dual 100 gal (378 L) fuel tanks

2.4. Air conditioning

2.5. An emergency light bar, or rotating beacons mounted on the roof of the vehicle with red lights

2.6. A siren and public address system

2.7. Brush guard with integrated headlight protection

2.8. Front and rear tow hooks for vehicle recovery

2.9. The vehicle shall have a brake interlock system which must automatically engage when pumping fuel in or out of the tank.

2.9.1. An interlock override shall be provided to allow the vehicle to be moved in an emergency, or when the interlock system is not working properly

2.9.2. The interlock shall include a guard, along with a sheer wire or plastic break-away to prevent accidental activation.

2.9.3. A light and buzzer indicating the override has been activated shall be provided in the cab.

2.10. Towing

2.10.1. Combination Ball and Pintle hitch

2.10.2. Capacity: Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) of 30,000 lbs (13,607 kg)

2.11. NATO 12-pin connector for towing

2.12. Under-guarding beneath vehicle for all vulnerable areas (i.e. crankcase, final drive, etc.)

2.13. Back-up alarm

2.14. First Aid Kit, 50 person, Class B, meeting ANSI Z308.1-2015

2.15. Mud flaps behind rear-most tires

2.16. Spare tire with tire changing tools

2.17. Two wheel chocks

2.18. Means shall be provided to assist with the loading/unloading of the spare tire (i.e. davit, winch or equivalent).

2.19. Two ABC type fire extinguishers with mounting brackets.

2.19.1. They shall be 20 lb (9 kg) capacity each.

2.19.2. The fire extinguishers shall be located on the outside of the vehicle, one on each side.

2.20. Vehicle language markings in Arabic

2.21. Manuals: Owner’s, Service, and Parts written in Arabic and English

3. TANK AND EQUIPMENT

3.1. The tank volume shall include a 3% expansion space.

3.2. Tank shall be constructed from stainless steel (304 or 316) suitable for jet fuel.

3.3. Tank shall have internal baffling appropriate for a 6,350 gal (24,000 L) tank.

3.4. All tank filler openings and vents shall have roll-over protection.

3.5. Tank shall be provided with roof water drains.

3.6. Tank shall have at least one manhole cover with a minimum diameter of 20 inches (50 cm).

3.6.1. A pressure and vacuum vent shall be provided with the manhole.

3.6.2. The manhole shall be lockable by padlock with padlock included.

3.6.3. The manhole cover shall have a 10 inch (25.4 cm) fill hole in it, with a cover, for top-loading.

3.7. The tank shall be capable of being top-loaded or bottom-loaded.

3.8. The tank shall be capable of being bottom-loaded at a rate of at least 300 gallons per minute (gpm)

(1,136 liters per minute (lpm)) from an external loading station.

3.9. The tank shall be equipped with a single point receptacle with dust cap, compatible with 300 gpm

(1,136 lpm) bottom-loading. A 3 inch coupling shall be provided.

3.10. The tank shall be equipped with an automatic vent valve, compatible with 300 gpm (1,136 lpm) bottom-loading.

3.11. The system, including the automatic vent valve, shall be failsafe to prevent damage to the tank and components if the bottom-loading system malfunctions or is operated incorrectly.

3.12. The bottom-loading area shall be lighted.

3.13. Emergency shut-off controls for loading and fuel dispensing operations shall be provided.

3.14. The tank shall be equipped with an overflow prevention device (i.e. a Scully, jet level sensor, or other equivalent device) for loading and defueling operations.

3.15. There shall be a main control panel near the tank, and also controls in the cab, to control fueling operations.

3.16. The panel shall be equipped with the controls, indicators, and gauges for operating the pump, fueling and defueling planes.

3.17. The instrumentation and gauges shall be in metric units.

3.18. The bottom-most point(s) of the tank shall have a water drain(s).

3.19. The tank shall be equipped with a liquid level indicator gauge.

3.20. A grounding cable and reel shall be provided on the vehicle chassis for electrostatic discharge protection.

3.21. A ladder that is securely affixed to the tank shall be provided to access the upper tank.

3.22. A PTO driven, self-priming pump shall be provided, with a minimum discharge rate of 200 gpm (757 lpm) shall be provided

3.23. All parts that have contact with the fuel, including pump, piping, nozzles, fittings and hoses, shall be corrosion resistant and compatible with jet fuel.

3.24. Adequate lighting shall be provided for night-time fueling operations, including:

3.24.1. Main pump control panel illumination

3.24.2. Indicator lights for various instruments, gauges, and monitors

3.24.3. Lighting for the flow diagram

3.24.4. Spotlights for the airplane wings where the fueling point is located

3.24.5. Lighting for external areas of the truck, where needed

3.25. An electric meter or counter shall be provided.

3.25.1. It shall have at a minimum a 4 digit resettable and an 8 digit non-resettable totalizer.

3.25.2. It shall have the ability to count in liters.

3.25.3. The display shall be either LCD or LED.

3.25.4. If equipped with an LCD display that isn't backlit, a light shall be provided for reading the display during night-time fueling operations.

3.26. A filter and separator shall be provided, rated for 200 gpm (757 lpm).

3.26.1. The filter and separator shall have a water drain.

3.26.2. The filter and separator shall be readily accessible for quick draining and replacement.

3.27. All controls, flow diagrams, basic operating and safety instructions shall be labeled in Arabic or in universal symbols.

3.28. Control and flow diagram labeling shall be permanently affixed to the vehicle near the control valves.

3.29. The phrases "JET FUEL", "FLAMMABLE" and "NO SMOKING WITHIN 15 METERS" shall be displayed on both sides, and rear of the tank, in Arabic.

3.29.1. These phrases shall be large and prominent enough to easily read from a distance of 15 meters.

3.30. The vehicle shall be provided with two automatic rewind (air or electric powered) hose reels.

3.30.1. The plumbing to reel connection shall have an in-line shut-off valve(s) for the reels.

3.30.2. The hose reels shall have back-up manual rewind capability.

3.30.3. Each hose reel shall contain a minimum of 50 ft (15 m) of aviation hose.

3.30.4. Both hose reels shall be dedicated for overwing fueling.

3.31. Each hose shall have an overwing nozzle equipped with:

3.31.1. Lever action

3.31.2. A lever guard

3.31.3. A swivel

3.32. Each nozzle shall be capable of refueling the following helicopters:

3.32.1. Mi-17, Mi-28, Mi-35, UH-2H, Eurocopter EC635, Bell 407, Bell OH-58, Bell 206, and

Aerospatiale Gazelle

3.33. A bypass valve shall be provided to manage fuel flow and prevent surges.

3.34. Two non-collapsible bulk delivery hoses, minimum 10 ft (3 m) in length, 3 inch coupling size, suitable for jet fuel shall be provided.

3.34.1. The bulk delivery hoses shall have a permanent fully enclosed storage location on the tanker to protect them from the environment and dust.