Tail Maintenance Stands, KC-135

Tail Maintenance Stands, KC-135, (1) One each

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1. GENERAL: The 434th Maintenance Squadron located on Grissom ARB, IN requires one (1) tail safety platform for KC-135 periodic inspections.

2. MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS: The safety platforms must (at a minimum) comply with the following salient characteristics:

2.1. BODY CONSTRUCTION

2.1.1 Aluminum Frame components

2.1.2 Modular design to allow for ease of transportation, assembly and installation.

2.1.3 Heavy-duty casters with Brakes and Swivel Locks

2.1.4 Aluminum deck surfaces

2.1.5 Aluminum handrails

2.1.6 Removable parts secured with quick connect t-pins or latches

2.2. SAFETY

2.2.1 Safety compliant adjustable stairs will provide access to the deck surface.

2.2.2 Rubber bumpers to reduce the risk of bumping & damaging the aircraft.

2.2.3 Safety handrails with coating resistant to corrosion from weather and chemicals

2.2.4 Slip resistant deck flooring

2.3. TAIL STAND DIMENSIONS

2.3.1 Width 50ft

2.3.2 Length 35ft

2.3.3 Height 37ft

2.4. KEY FEATURES

2.4.1 Adjustable 24in jack screws for tail stand decks

2.4.2 Adjustable deck sliders with rubber bumpers that extend to securely fit around contours of aircraft

2.4.3 One-year warranty

2.4.4 Chemical, corrosion, and abrasion resistant.

3. SPECIFICS:

3.1. Shipping and Transport for trailers must be included in the quotation.

3.1.1. Contractor shall deliver to Grissom ARB, IN 46971

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