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Standard Bus Procurement Guidelines - APTAStandards.com

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<strong>Standard</strong> <strong>Bus</strong> <strong>Procurement</strong> <strong>Guidelines</strong><br />

5.1 General<br />

5.1.2 Definitions (17): Signing, colors, the destination sign reading list and other information must be<br />

provided by the Procuring Agency in attachments<br />

5.2 Propulsion system<br />

5.2.2 Drivetrain<br />

5.2.2.1. Power Plant<br />

(21): In attachments to Part 5: Technical Specifications, the Procuring Agency<br />

may relate the skill levels and ratings of mechanics in its operation to the above<br />

definitions.<br />

5.2.2.1.1 Engine: The requirements for specific cold weather starting aids are included in attachments<br />

to Part V: Technical Specifications<br />

5.2.2.2 Mounting<br />

5.2.2.2.3 Hydraulic Systems (Alternative): Specific systems for which low hydraulic fluid level sensors<br />

are required are included in attachments to Part 5: Technical Specifications.<br />

5.2.2.2.4 Fluid Lines, Fittings and Clamps, and Charge Air Pipework: Lines within the engine<br />

<strong>com</strong>partment shall be <strong>com</strong>posed of steel tubing where practicable except in locations where flexible<br />

lines are specifically required by the Procuring Agency in attachments to Part 5: Technical<br />

Specifications.<br />

5.3 Chassis<br />

5.3.4 Pneumatic System<br />

5.3.4.1 General: A quick disconnect fitting specified in attachments to Part 5: Technical Specifications,<br />

shall be easily accessible and located in the engine <strong>com</strong>partment and near the front bumper area for<br />

towing.<br />

5.4 Body<br />

5.4.3 Exterior Panels and Finishes<br />

5.4.3.8.1 Access Doors (with locks): The locks shall be standardized as defined by the Procuring<br />

Agency in the attachments to Part 5: Technical Specifications so that only one tool is required to<br />

open all major access doors on the bus.<br />

5.4.3.10 Finish And Color: Colors and paint schemes shall be in accordance with the attachments to<br />

Part 5: Technical Specifications.<br />

Technical Specifications 195 10/18/07

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