Airfield Specialized Trucks and Trailers
Federal Supply Class (FSC: 1740
NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 1740
Group Description: Aerospace Craft Launching, Landing, Ground Handling, and Servicing Equipment
Federal Supply Group (FSG): 17
NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 17
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Includes Airfield Specialized Trucks and Trailers designed primarily for transporting aircraft assemblies; Trailers: Afterburner, Engine, Propeller, Fuselage, and Wing; Trucks, Aircraft Fuselage and Aircraft Wing; Skids, Engine Transport; Stands, Engine Transport; Bomb Trailers, Airfield; Trucks, Crashed Aircraft Removing.
Excludes Airfield Specialized Lift Trucks (FSC 3930), and Trailers (FSC 2330); Highway Type Trucks (FSC 2320), and Trailers (FSC 2330); Cargo Loading and Unloading Trailers (FSC 2330) and Trucks (FSC 2320).
Note-Excluded from this Group are trucks, trailers, and servicing equipment specially designed for guided missile or atomic ordnance use
Additional Information for Airfield Specialized Trucks and Trailers
NATO Supply Class 1740 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 17, which pertains to Aerospace Craft Launching, Landing, Ground Handling, and Servicing Equipment. Specifically, NATO Supply Class 1740 focuses on Airfield Specialized Trucks and Trailers.
Airfield specialized trucks and trailers are vehicles designed and equipped for specific tasks related to aerospace craft operations on airfields. These vehicles are essential for the efficient and safe handling of aircraft during various ground operations, such as launching, landing, ground handling, and servicing.
Examples of airfield specialized trucks and trailers in NATO Supply Class 1740 include:
1. Aircraft towing tractors: These vehicles are used to tow aircraft on the ground, providing the necessary power and control for maneuvering aircraft in and around the airfield.
2. Aircraft refueling trucks: These trucks are equipped with specialized tanks and equipment for refueling aircraft with aviation fuel. They ensure the safe and efficient transfer of fuel to aircraft during ground operations.
3. Aircraft maintenance trucks: These trucks are designed to carry specialized tools, equipment, and personnel for aircraft maintenance and repair tasks. They provide a mobile workspace for technicians to perform necessary maintenance and inspections on aircraft.
4. Aircraft cargo loaders: These trailers or trucks are used to load and unload cargo from aircraft. They are equipped with lifting mechanisms and platforms to facilitate the movement of cargo in and out of aircraft holds.
5. Aircraft de-icing trucks: These trucks are equipped with de-icing fluid tanks and spraying systems to remove ice and snow from aircraft surfaces. They play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of aircraft during winter operations.
The classification of airfield specialized trucks and trailers in NATO Supply Class 1740 helps streamline procurement processes within NATO member countries. It ensures that the right equipment is available for airfield operations, promoting interoperability and efficient logistics support for aerospace craft operations.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 1740
- What is Federal Supply Class 1740?
- FSC 1740 is the Federal Supply Class(formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 1740) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Airfield Specialized Trucks and Trailers.
- What is NATO Supply Classification Class 1740?
- NSC 1740 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 1740 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Airfield Specialized Trucks and Trailers.
- Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 1740 in?
- FSC 1740 is in Federal Supply Group(FSG) 17 which contains .
- Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 1740 in?
- NSC 1740 is in NATO Supply Classification Group(NSG) 17 which contains .
Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 1740
- Stand,Transport,Engine 81 Items
- What is an Aircraft Handling Trailer? 41 Items
- An Aircraft Handling Trailer (TRAILER,AIRCRAFT HANDLING) is a trailer designed for the moving of an aircraft.
- What is a Propeller Trailer? 24 Items
- A Propeller Trailer (TRAILER,PROPELLER) is a wheeled trailer with a body designed for transporting one or more aircraft propellers.
- What is an Aircraft Bomb Truck? 27 Items
- An Aircraft Bomb Truck (TRUCK,AIRCRAFT BOMB) is a hand propelled vehicle designed to transport aircraft bombs. May include adaptors for transporting rockets and/or miscellaneous items.
- What is an Engine Shipping And Storage Skid? 14 Items
- An Engine Shipping And Storage Skid (SKID,SHIPPING AND STORAGE,ENGINE) is an item consisting of a supporting frame mounted on runners, designed to cradle an engine in a fixed position for shipping and storage.
- What is a Bomb Handling Cradle? 28 Items
- A Bomb Handling Cradle (CRADLE,BOMB HANDLING) is a rigid wood and/or metal frame structure, designed with a concave load bearing surface to prevent movement of a bomb during handling. May be manually carried or an attachment for a vehicle. Excludes skids. See also TRUCK (1), AIRCRAFT BOMB and TRAILER (1), BOMB. Excludes CRADLE (1), GROUND HANDLING EQUIPMENT.
- What is a Rail Type Trailer? 26 Items
- A Rail Type Trailer (TRAILER,RAIL TYPE) is a wheeled trailer supporting one or more pairs of horizontal parallel rails or tracks with or without mechanical or hydraulic operated lifting devices. Designed for transferring and transporting engine cradles, missile component cradles, and the like, from rail type maintenance stands and other rail type transporting and storage vehicles. The trailer rails mate with the rails of the maintenance stands, and the like, for rolling the cradles from one to the other. Excludes rail type trailers having attached cradles or additionalequipment designed for specific items.
- What is a Rail Type Skid? 11 Items
- A Rail Type Skid (SKID,RAIL TYPE) is an item consisting of horizontal parallel rails or tracks supported by framework mounted on runners. Designed for supporting cradled engines, missiles, component sections and the like, in a fixed position for shipping and storage. The rails mate with the rails of rail type trailers, rail type maintenance stands, and the like for transferring the cradles from one to the other. Excludes SKID, SHIPPING AND STORAGE, ENGINE equipped with integral cradles for specific items.
- What is an Aircraft Towing Wheeled Tractor? 285 Items
- An Aircraft Towing Wheeled Tractor (TRACTOR,WHEELED,AIRCRAFT TOWING) is a heavy duty pneumatic tired powered vehicle designed specially for aircraft towing operations. It may be equipped with or without winch, provisions for storage of tow bars, and wheel chocks. It may have space accommodations for several personnel. Excludes TRACTOR, WHEELED, AIRCRAFT TOWING-POWER SERVICING; and TRACTOR, WHEELED, INDUSTRIAL.
- What is an Aircraft Transportability Kit? 43 Items
- An Aircraft Transportability Kit (TRANSPORTABILITY KIT,AIRCRAFT) is a collection of items such as stabilizers, rack assemblies, bars, cables, and the like which are required for stability and transportability of aircraft and/or accessories.
- What is a Ground Handling Trailer? 471 Items
- A Ground Handling Trailer (TRAILER,GROUND HANDLING) is a trailer designed primarily for transporting aircraft components, munitions, cradles and the like. May include rails. For trailers with a mechanical or hydraulic lifting device, see TRAILER (1), LIFT, GROUND HANDLING.