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Test Bus Check-In |
I. OBJECTIVE
The objective of this task is to log in the test bus, assign a bus number, complete the vehicle data form, and perform a safety check.
II. TEST DESCRIPTION
The test consists of assigning a bus test number to the bus, cleaning the bus, completing the vehicle data form, obtaining any special information and tools from the manufacturer, determining a testing schedule, performing an initial safety check, and performing the manufacturer's recommended preventive maintenance. The bus manufacturer must certify that the bus meets all Federal regulations.
III. DISCUSSION
The check-in procedure is used to identify in detail the major components and configuration of the bus.
The test bus consists of a model Low Floor Friendly Bus. The bus is built on a Ford Motor Co. F450 XL Super Duty chassis. The bus has Ford OEM cab driver’s and passenger doors rear of the front axle a right side passenger door equipped with a Ricon model BR 2SSOO Bi-fold ramp, rear of the cab door, and also a rear door centered in the back equipped with a Ricon model BR 2SSOO Bi-fold ramp. Power is provided by a diesel-fueled, International Truck and Engine Corp. model A325 engine coupled to a Ford Motor Co. model 5-Speed TorqShift transmission.
The measured curb weight is 5,980 lbs for the front axle and 6,340 lbs for the rear axle. These combined weights provide a total measured curb weight of 12,320 lbs. There are 14 seats including the driver and room for 16 standing passengers bringing the total passenger capacity to 30. Gross load is 150 lb x 30 = 4,500 lbs. At full capacity, the measured gross vehicle weight is 16,750 lbs.
VEHICLE DATA FORM
| Bus Number: 0706 |
Arrival Date: 5-11-07 |
| Bus Manufacturer: Dallas Smith Corporation |
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN): 1FDXF46P25EB88079 |
| Model Number: Low Floor Friendly Bus |
Date: 5-23-07 |
| Personnel: T.S. & S.C. |
Chassis: Ford Motor Co. / F450 XL Super Duty |
WEIGHT
| Individual Wheel Reations |
Weight (lb) |
Front Axle |
Middle Axle |
Rear Axle |
Right |
Left |
Right |
Left |
Right |
Left |
CW |
3,020 |
2,960 |
N/A |
N/A |
3,010 |
3,330 |
SLW |
3,240 |
3,180 |
N/A |
N/A |
3,660 |
4,340 |
GVW |
3,500 |
3,460 |
N/A |
N/A |
4,500 |
5,290 |
| Total Weight Details |
| Weight
(lb) |
CW |
SLW |
GVW |
GAWR |
| Front Axle |
5,980 |
6,420 |
6,960 |
7,000 |
| Middle Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Rear Axle |
6,340 |
8,000 |
9,790 |
12,000 |
| Total |
12,320 |
14,420 |
16,750 |
GVWR: 16,000 |
DIMENSIONS
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Length (ft/in)
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28 / 0
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Width (in)
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106.0
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Height (in)
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98.0
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Front Overhang (in)
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36.0
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Rear Overhang (in)
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75.0
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Wheel Base (in)
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225.0
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Wheel Track (in)
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Front: 75.0
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Rear: 85.0
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Bus Number: 0706
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Date: 5-23-07
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CLEARANCES:
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Lowest Point Outside Front Axle
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Location: Tie rod Clearance(in): 11.1
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Lowest Point Outside Rear Axle
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Location: Handicap ramp Clearance(in): 11.4
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Lowest Point between Axles
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Location: Fuel tank bracket Clearance(in): 8.0
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Ground Clearance at the center (in)
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8.0
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Front Approach Angle (deg)
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23.3
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Rear Approach Angle (deg)
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8.9
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Ramp Clearance Angle (deg)
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4.1
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Aisle Width (in)
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22.0
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Inside Standing Height at Center Aisle (in)
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78.0
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BODY DETAILS:
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Body Structural Type
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Semi-monocoque
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Frame Material
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Steel
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Body
Material
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Steel / fiberglass
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Floor
Material
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Plywood
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Roof
Material
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Fiberglass
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Windows Type
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□ Fixed
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■ Movable
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Window
Mfg./Model No.
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Janel Glass / AS-3 DOT 322 M-180
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Number of Doors
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1 Front
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1 Rear
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Mfr. /
Model No.
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A & M / 123874
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Dimension
of Each Door (in)
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Driver’s – 40.7 x 47.5
Cab pass. – 40.7 x 47.5
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Front pass. – 36.8 x 70.4
Rear pass. – 37.0 x 71.4
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Passenger Seat Type
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■ Cantilever
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□ Pedestal
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□ Other
(explain)
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Mfr. /
Model No.
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Freedman Seating Co. / Mid High FW 35”
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Driver Seat Type
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□ Air
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□ Spring
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■ Other
(cushion)
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Mfr. /
Model No.
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Recaro Seats / LXF High Back
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Number of Seats (including Driver)
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14
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Bus Number: 0706
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Date: 5-23-07
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BODY DETAILS (Contd..)
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Free Floor Space ( ft2 )
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25.0
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Height of Each Step at Normal Position (in)
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Front 1. 12.7 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A
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Middle 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A
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Rear 1. 15.8 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A
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Step Elevation Change - Kneeling (in)
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2.0 (Rear)
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ENGINE
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Type
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■ C.I.
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□ Alternate Fuel
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□ S.I.
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□ Other (explain)
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Mfr. / Model No.
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International Truck and Engine Corp. / A325
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Location
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■ Front
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□ Rear
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□ Other
(explain)
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Fuel Type
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□ Gasoline
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□ CNG
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□ Methanol
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■ Diesel
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□ LNG
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□ Other
(explain)
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Fuel Tank Capacity (indicate units)
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35 gals.
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Fuel Induction Type
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■ Injected
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□ Carburetion
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Fuel
Injector Mfr. / Model No.
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International Truck and Engine Corp. / A325
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Carburetor
Mfr. / Model No.
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N/A
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Fuel Pump Mfr. / Model No.
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International Truck and Engine Corp. / A325
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Alternator (Generator) Mfr. / Model No.
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Motorcraft / OEM
American Armature / NA
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Maximum
Rated Output
(Volts /
Amps)
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12 / 130 (Motorcraft)
12 / 200 (Ameriacan)
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Air Compressor Mfr. / Model No.
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Thomas Compressors / BA3616-4208-7
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Maximum
Capacity (ft3 / min)
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N/A
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Starter Type
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■ Electrical
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□ Pneumatic
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□ Other
(explain)
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Starter
Mfr. / Model No.
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Visteon / 4M23B
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Bus Number: 0706
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Date: 5-23-07
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TRANSMISSION
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Transmission Type
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□ Manual
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■ Automatic
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Mfr. /
Model No.
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Ford Motor Co. / 5-Speed Torqshift
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Control Type
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■ Mechanical
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□ Electrical
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□ Other
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Torque Converter Mfr. / Model No.
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Ford Motor Co. / 5-Speed Torqshift
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Integral Retarder Mfr. / Model No.
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N/A
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SUSPENSION
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Number of Axles
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2
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Front Axle Type
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■ Independent
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□ Beam Axle
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Mfr. /
Model No.
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Dana Corp. / 60
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Axle Ratio
(if driven)
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4.88
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Suspension
Type
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■ Air
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□ Spring
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□ Other
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No. of Shock Absorbers
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2
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Mfr. /
Model No.
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Motorcraft / 5634-18045-HE
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Middle Axle Type
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□ Independent
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□ Beam Axle
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Mfr. /
Model No.
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N/A
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Axle Ratio
(if driven)
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N/A
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Suspension
Type
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□ Air
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□ Spring
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□ Other
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No. of Shock Absorbers
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N/A
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Mfr. /
Model No.
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N/A
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Rear Axle Type
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■ Independent
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□ Beam Axle
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Mfr. /
Model No.
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Dallas Smith Corporation / D810015 & 16
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Axle Ratio
(if driven)
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N/A
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Suspension
Type
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■ Air
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□ Spring
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□ Other
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No. of Shock Absorbers
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2
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Mfr. /
Model No.
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Motorcraft / 5C34-18080
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Bus Number: 0706
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Date: 5-23-07
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WHEELS & TIRES
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Front
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Wheel Mfr./ Model No.
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Accuride / 19.5 x 6.00
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Tire Mfr./ Model No.
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General LMT 400 / 22.5 / 70R 19.5
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Rear
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Wheel Mfr./ Model No.
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Accuride / 19.5 x 7.5
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Tire Mfr./ Model No.
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Michelin XTA2 / 265 / 70R 19.5
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BRAKES
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Front Axle Brakes Type
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□ Cam
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■ Disc
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□ Other (explain)
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Mfr. /
Model No.
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TRW / 6C34-2B120-BA & 6C34-B121-BA
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Middle Axle Brakes Type
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□ Cam
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□ Disc
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□ Other (explain)
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Mfr. /
Model No.
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N/A
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Rear Axle Brakes Type
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□ Cam
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■ Disc
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□ Other (explain)
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Mfr. /
Model No.
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TRW / 6C34-2B120-BA & 6C34-B121-BA
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Retarder Type
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N/A
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Mfr. /
Model No.
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N/A
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HVAC
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Heating System Type
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□ Air
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■ Water
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□ Other
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Capacity
(Btu/hr)
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65,000
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Mfr. /
Model No.
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Ford Motor Co. / O.E.M.
Rear- ACC Climate Control / 20077A000A
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Air Conditioner
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■ Yes
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□ No
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Location
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Front – dash Rear – roof
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Capacity
(Btu/hr)
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Front - NA Rear – 87,000
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A/C
Compressor Mfr. / Model No.
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International Components Engineering / 2521467
International Components Engineering / TM - 16
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STEERING
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Steering Gear Box Type
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Hydraulic gear
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Mfr. /
Model No.
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Ford / XR-50
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Steering Wheel Diameter
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15.5
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Number of turns (lock to lock)
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4.0
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Bus Number: 0706
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Date: 5-23-07
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OTHERS
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Wheel Chair Ramps
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Location: Front right &
Rear center
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Type: Bi Fold Ramp
Bi Fold
Ramp
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Wheel Chair Lifts
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Location: N/A
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Type: N/A
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Mfr. /
Model No.
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Ricon Corp / Bi Fold / BR2SS00 (Both)
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Emergency Exit
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Location: Window
Hatch
Door
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Number: 2
1
2
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CAPACITIES
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Fuel Tank Capacity (units)
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35 gals
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Engine Crankcase Capacity (quarts)
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15.0
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Transmission Capacity (quarts)
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17.5
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Differential Capacity (pints)
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6.3
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Cooling System Capacity (quarts)
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27.5
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Power Steering Fluid Capacity (gallons)
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NA
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VEHICLE
DATA FORM
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Bus Number: 0706
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Date: 5-11-07
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List
all spare parts, tools and manuals delivered with the bus.
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Part
Number
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Description
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Qty.
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1R8-026
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Front air spring
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1
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6800
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Rear air spring
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1
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5C34-18045
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Front shock absorber
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2
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5C34 -
18080
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Rear shock absorber
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2
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COMPONENT/SUBSYSTEM
INSPECTION FORM
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