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| MIL-T-14382W
3.1.1.10 Winch. When specified (see 6.2), a winch assembly to be used for assist the truck
in negotiating difficult terrain shall be provided on the front of the vehicle. The winch shall
conform to SAE J706. The winch shall have forward and reverse drum drive and a drum clutch
to permit free-spooling of the cable. The winch may be mechanically or hydraulically driven and
may be powered from either the transmission or the transfer case power takeoff. The winch shall
be wound with not less than 150 feet of wire rope and shall be furnished with an end chain and
hook. The winch single line pull rating on the bare drum and nominal breaking strength of the
wire rope, chain and hook shall be not less than the chassis manufacturer's GVW rating. The
wire rope shall be of improved plow steel, six-strand, 37-wire, hemp core, preformed, regular lay
hoisting rope, with cable loop formed at the end. A four-way roller guide shall be furnished. The
bumper shall be mounted forward of the winch. The open area on either side of the winch shall
be covered by a plate.
3.1.1.11 Silicone brake fluid. When specified (see 6.2), and if available as the
manufacturer's standard or optional brake fluid, brake fluid conforming to MIL-B-46l76 shall be
provided in the hydraulic brake system. A tag shall be placed near the master cylinder stating:
"CAUTION: USE SILICONE BRAKE FLUID ONLY, MIL-B-46176.
3.2 General design.
3.2.1 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The vehicle and furnished accessories shall
comply with all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in effect on the date of manufacture.
3.2.2 Air pollution control. The vehicle shall comply with EPA Regulations governing
Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles and New Motor Vehicle Engines in effect on
the date of manufacture. In addition, vehicles destined for California shall comply with State of
California regulations governing air pollution control in effect on the date of manufacture.
3.2.3 Sound level. The interior sound level shall conform to Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulation 393.94. The vehicle exterior sound level shall conform to EPA Noise Emission
Standards for Transportation Equipment - Medium and Heavy Trucks.
3.2.4 Curb weight. The curb weight shall include the weight of the chassis, integral cab and
body, with all attachments, accessories, equipment, and a full complement of fuel, lubricants and
coolant.
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