Specialty Recreational Vehicle Vehicle Management Codes: C278, C302, C318 QUALIFICATION TRAINING PACKAGE

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1 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE Headquarters US Air Frce Washingtn, D.C QTP24-3-C February 2017 Specialty Recreatinal Vehicle Vehicle Management Cdes: C278, C302, C318 QUALIFICATION TRAINING PACKAGE

2 CONTENTS SECTION 1 OVERVIEW Overview... 3 SECTION 2 RESPONSIBILITIES Respnsibilities SECTION 3 INTRODUCTION Objectives Desired Learning Outcmes Lessn Duratin Instructinal References Instructinal Training Aids and Equipment SECTION 4 TRAINEE PREPARATION Licensing Requirements Required Reading SECTION 5 KNOWLEDGE LECTURE AND EVALUATION Overview f Training and Requirements Vehicle Inspectin Vehicle Safety and Equipment Driving Safety and Precautins Vehicle Operatin SECTION 6 EXPLANATION AND DEMONSTRATION Instructr s Preparatin Safety Prcedures and Equipment Operatr Maintenance Demnstratin Operatin Demnstratin SECTION 7 TRAINEE PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION Trainee Perfrmance Perfrmance Evaluatin Attachment 1 GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 25 Attachment 2 VEHICLE INSPECTION GUIDE 26 Attachment 3 PERFORMANCE TEST 30 Attachment 4 PERFORMANCE TEST GUIDE 34 Attachment 5 SEVEN-STEP INSPECTION PROCESS 39

3 Sectin 1 OVERVIEW 1.1. Overview Send cmments and suggested imprvements n AF Frm 847, Recmmendatin fr Change f Publicatin thrugh Air Frce Installatin and Missin Supprt Center (AFIMSC) functinal managers via at AFIMSC.IZSL.VehicleOps@us.af.mil Hw t use this plan: Instructr: Prvide verview f training, Sectin 2 and Sectin Instructr s lessn plan fr trainee preparatin, give classrm lecture, Sectin Instructr s lessn plan fr knwledge training, Sectin Instructr s lessn plan fr demnstratin, Sectin Instructr s lessn plan fr perfrmance and evaluatin, Sectin Trainee: Reads this entire lessn plan prir t starting lecture Fllws alng with lecture using this lessn plan and its attachments Uses Attachment 2 and Attachment 5 as guides fr vehicle inspectin Takes perfrmance test. Sectin 2 RESPONSIBILITIES 2.1. Respnsibilities The trainee shall: Ensure the trainer explains the Air Frce Qualificatin Training Plan (AFQTP) prcess and the respnsibilities The trainee shuld ask questins if he/she des nt understand the bjectives fr each unit Review missed questins with the trainer.

4 Instructr shall: Review the AFQTP with the trainee Cnduct knwledge training with the trainee using the AFQTP Grade the review questins using the answer key Review missed questins with the trainee t ensure the required task knwledge has been gained t cmplete the task Sign-ff the task(s) The Certifier shall: Evaluate the Airman s task perfrmance withut assistance Sign-ff the task(s). Sectin 3 INTRODUCTION 3.1. Objectives Given lectures, demnstratins, hands-n driving sessin and a perfrmance test, trainees will be able t perfrm peratr s inspectin and cmplete the perfrmance test with zer instructr assists Train and qualify each trainee in safe peratin and preventive maintenance f the varius specialty recreatinal vehicles This training will ensure the trainee becmes a qualified specialty recreatinal vehicle peratr; an peratr wh has the knwledge and skills t perate a specialty recreatinal vehicle in a safe and prfessinal manner Desired Learning Outcmes Understand the safety precautins t be fllwed pre-, during-, and pst- peratin f the specialty recreatinal vehicle Understand the purpse f the specialty recreatinal vehicle and its rle in the missin Knw the prper peratr maintenance prcedures f the specialty recreatinal vehicle, IAW applicable technical rders (TOs) and use f Air Frce (AF) Frm 1800, Operatr s Inspectin Guide and Truble Reprt.

5 Safely and prficiently perate the specialty recreatinal vehicle Lessn Duratin Recmmended instructinal and hands n training time is 27 hurs: Figure 3.1. Recmmended Training Time fr Training Activities. Training Activity Trainee s Preparatin Instructr s Lecture and Demnstratin Trainee s Persnal Experience (t build cnfidence and prficiency) Perfrm Operatr Maintenance Operate the Vehicle Trainee s Perfrmance Evaluatin 2 Hurs 3 Hurs 20 Hurs 2 Hur Training Time Nte: This is a recmmended time; training time may be mre r less depending hw quickly a trainee learns new tasks Instructinal References Risk Management (RM) and Safety Principles Applicable TOs r Manufacturer s Operatr s Manual (see Vehicle Management fr TO number fr vehicle being used in training) TO Air Frce Manual (AFMAN) , Operatin f Air Frce Gvernment Mtr Vehicles, Chapters 1-5 and AF Frm The State s Cmmercial Driver s License (CDL) Manual (mst can be dwnladed frm the internet) fr vehicles with a GVWR f 26,001 lbs. r mre r that carries 16 r mre passengers Special references based-ff type f vehicle Instructinal Training Aids and Equipment Specialty Recreatinal Vehicle Lessn Plan Specialty recreatinal vehicle (mbile emergency peratins center (MEOC) truck, mbile cmmand center, bld dnr vehicle).

6 Applicable TO r manufacturer s peratr s manual AF Frm Vides (if lcally prduced) Suitable training area Traffic cnes. Sectin 4 TRAINEE PREPARATION 4.1. Licensing Requirements Trainee must have in his/her pssessin a valid state driver s license AF Frm 171, Request fr Driver s Training and Additin t U.S. Gvernment Drivers IAW Air Frce Instructin (AFI) , Vehicle Operatins Applicable lcal licensing jurisdictin requirements Required Reading Read this entire lessn plan Read AFMAN , Chapters 1-5 and Read manufacturer s peratr s manual fr the vehicle being trained n. Sectin 5 KNOWLEDGE LECTURE AND EVALUATION 5.1. Overview f Training and Requirements Training bjectives: Given lectures, demnstratins, hands-n driving sessin and a perfrmance demnstratin, trainees will be able t perfrm peratr s inspectin and cmplete the perfrmance test with zer instructr assists Train and qualify each trainee in safe peratin and preventive maintenance f the varius specialty recreatinal vehicles This training will ensure the trainee becmes a qualified specialty recreatinal vehicle peratr an peratr wh has the knwledge and skills t perate a specialty recreatinal vehicle in a safe and prfessinal manner.

7 Desired learning utcmes: Understand the safety precautins t be fllwed pre-, during-, and pst-peratin f the specialty recreatinal vehicles Understand the purpse f the specialty recreatinal vehicle and its rle in the missin Purpse varius based n vehicle type (passenger mvement, bld dnatin services supprt, emergency supprt services, etc.) Rle in the missin (Unit/Base/Cmmunity (during natural disasters)/air Frce) Specialty recreatinal vehicle design. The design f a specialty recreatinal vehicle varies depending n the vehicle type. Refer t the manufacturer s peratr s manual fr additinal infrmatin n the specific specialty recreatinal vehicle being perated, and t the data plate fr safe lad capacity guidance. The specialty recreatinal vehicle nrmally can be identified by the fllwing characteristics: A specialty recreatinal vehicle is a large wheeled vehicle, intended t carry numerus persns and specialty and/r cmmunicatin equipment Cmmn cmpnents f specialty recreatinal vehicles: Truck (engine/chassis and cab) Air brakes Brake-lck switch Gauge Warning buzzer Bdy (cmmn cmpnents) Each handhld and railing Flr cvering Signaling devices Emergency exit handles.

8 5.2. Vehicle Inspectin Pre-trip vehicle inspectin test. Use Attachment 2 as a walk arund guide alng with AF Frm A Seven-Step Inspectin Methd will help ensure the inspectin is the same each time it is cnducted, and that nthing is left ut. See Attachment 5 fr the Seven-Step Inspectin Methd Types f Vehicle Inspectin. If discrepancies are fund they must be reprted t the Vehicle Cntrl Officer/Vehicle Cntrl Nn Cmmissined Officer (VCO/VCNCO), the supervisr, and/r vehicle maintenance: Pre-trip inspectin find items/prblems that culd cause accident r breakdwn Vehicle maintenance t authrize cntinued use fr all ther maintenance discrepancies Cleanliness/damage/missing items Leaks (fuel/il/clant/hydraulic/air) Check hses and fluid lines fr wear, damage, r leaks Make sure clamps and fittings are tight Wetness arund seals, gaskets, fittings, r cnnectins indicates leakage. A stain als indicates leakage. Reprt all leaks t Vehicle Management Fluid levels; ensure level is within limits: Engine il Clant Hydraulic fluid Pwer steering fluid Transmissin fluid Antifreeze Battery; security, fluid, damage and crrsin Check all blts, nuts, and screws.

9 If lse, bent, brken, r missing, either tighten r reprt cnditins t the VCO/VCNCO r Vehicle Management Lk fr lse r chipped paint, rust, r cracks at welds If a cracked weld is fund, reprt t vehicle maintenance All wheel rims (cracks, splits, etc.); check fr lse r missing lug nuts All tires Prper inflatin. Nte: Ntify VCO/VCNCO, the supervisr, and/r vehicle maintenance if split rim is cmpletely flat Sidewalls, tread Cuts and abrasins Lug nuts Transmissin Drive belts; tensin and fraying All hses and wiring Differential, shcks and brakes fr leaks Suspensin, springs and shcks Fuel dr and fuel cap; intact, nt brken r damaged Hrn peratin Cntrl panel Heater/defrster Wiring/lights/reflectrs (interir and exterir) Lk fr bare wires and lse r brken cnnectins Mirrrs Windshield and windshield wipers/washers.

10 Drs Windws Hd latches Seatbelts Fire extinguisher (if applicable) During-peratin All gauges and warning lights fr prper peratins Warning lights Gauges (il pressure, fuel gauge, water temperature, vltage) Indicatrs Listen fr exhaust and air leaks. Listen fr any unusual sunds Stay alert fr any unusual smells r drs Stay alert fr any abnrmal vibratins r handling prblems Pst-trip inspectin and reprt Ensure vehicle and cmpnents are cleaned Equipment is prperly stwed Refueled Parked Apply brakes Place transmissin in neutral (park fr an autmatic).

11 5.3. Vehicle Safety and Equipment Hazards and Human Factrs: Traffic due t size and weight Jerky starts and stps Traveling t fast and turning t sharply Overhead clearance Rllver risk Safety Clthing and Equipment: Safety steel-ted bts must be wrn Glves will be wrn during carg lading and unlading (take ff rings/jewelry first First aid kit Inclement weather gear, if applicable Hearing/eye prtectin, if applicable Reflective belt during hurs f reduced visibility and n flightline (if applicable) Fire extinguisher AF Frm Driving Safety and Precautins Rllver risk warning. The ptential fr a vehicle t rllver increases fr vehicles with a high grss weight (20,000 lbs r mre) r a high center f gravity. Check the vehicle s data plate t determine if the vehicle is at higher risk fr rllver General peratinal safety: N persnnel shall be allwed t ride anywhere, except in the main cab f the specialty recreatinal vehicle D nt exceed designed seating capacity.

12 Warning lights use: Passenger pick up and drp ff sites Railrad crssings Minimize the need fr backing Always check the rear befre backing Always use a sptter The peratr must maintain visual cntact with the sptter at all times. If visual cntact is lst, the peratr will stp the vehicle immediately Refer t AFMAN fr additinal sptter safety guidance and standard AF sptter hand signals When munting r dismunting equipment, use steps and handhlds prvided. D nt jump frm vehicle Perfrm lading/unlading peratins frm curbside t the maximum extent pssible D nt verlad the specialty recreatinal vehicle, and always use prper engine speed and gear rati t mve the lad D nt leave the specialty recreatinal vehicle unattended with the engine running. Shut ff engine and set the parking brake when equipment is nt in use Vehicle Operatin Starting prcedures Fasten seatbelts, adjust seats, and adjust mirrrs Place gear selectr in neutral and ensure the parking brake is applied Turn ignitin t ON psitin Further turning f ignitin engages starter Turn the ignitin switch t the start psitin When the engine starts, release the ignitin switch.

13 Nte: D nt engage the starter fr mre than 30 secnds at a time. If engine des nt start within 30 secnds, allw the starter 2 minutes t cl dwn When the engine is running, check the il pressure If n il pressure is detected, turn the engine ff and investigate Check air pressure gauge. Nte: D nt attempt t mve the vehicle until pressure has reached the apprpriate psi fr nrmal perating listed in the manufacturer s peratr s manual When the engine has been started, watch the gauges t ensure prper il pressure and prper charging level. Let the engine idle until the engine reaches perating temperature Check mirrrs t ensure the step, awning, and slide-uts are secured Check all lights, sirens, hrns, and turn-signals Leveling peratins With the vehicle in neutral, push the aut-level buttn. (This will deply autleveling jacks.) The red indicatr light will illuminate when the vehicle is level The leveling jacks can be perated manually shuld the aut buttn fail Transprting passengers If present, the fllwing cmpnents must be in safe wrking cnditin, especially the fllwing: Each handhld and railing Flr cvering Signaling devices Emergency exit handles The seats must be safe fr riders Lading passengers: Activate the amber lamps f the eight-lamp flashing signal system.

14 Check the psitin f all passengers and thers in the area traffic Apprach waiting passengers with extreme care Stp the vehicle parallel t and within 12 inches f the curb, if ne exists Cme t a cmplete stp, keep the brake pedal depressed Put the transmissin in the Neutral (N) psitin Set the park brake Specialty recreatinal vehicle evacuatin The mst imprtant part f evacuatin is having a plan. In many emergencies nly 2 t 5 minutes is available t cmplete an evacuatin befre pssible serius injury t passengers might ccur The peratr must direct the evacuatin in rder t avid unnecessary injury t passengers. It is pssible fr passengers t blck the emergency dr if they are all trying t get ut at the same time As the peratr, be assertive and cnfident in giving directins. Depending n the situatin, the peratr may want t appint an evacuatin assistant chsen quickly upn initiating evacuatin Shutdwn prcedures Bring vehicle t a cmplete stp Set parking brake and place transmissin in neutral Allw engine 3 t 5 minutes t cl dwn Turn ignitin switch ff Inspect vehicle fr damage.

15 Sectin 6 EXPLANATION AND DEMONSTRATION 6.1. Instructr s Preparatin Establish a training lcatin Obtain apprpriate vehicle peratr s manual Schedule/reserve a vehicle Ensure trainee cmpletes AF Frm Safety Prcedures and Equipment The fllwing safety items shuld be fllwed by bth the instructr and trainee Chck wheel (if required) when specialty recreatinal vehicle is parked Remve all jewelry and identificatin tags Persnal prtective equipment and equipment items Safety steel-ted bts must be wrn Glves will be wrn during carg lading and unlading First aid kit Inclement weather gear, if applicable Reflective belt during hurs f reduced visibility r n the flightline Hearing prtectin, if required Walk arund vehicle t becme familiar with and t familiarize and the trainee with all warning labels and signs Ensure trainee wears seat belt Prperly adjust driver s seat and all mirrrs, if available Thrughut demnstratin, practice specialty recreatinal vehicle safety.

16 Practice basic AF RM prcess during demnstratin: Identify hazards Assess hazards Develp cntrls and make decisins Implement cntrls Supervise and evaluate Operatr Maintenance Demnstratin With trainee, accmplish vehicle inspectin using AF Frm The vehicle inspectin will fllw the seven-step methd as described in Attachment 5. An inspectin guide (Attachment 2) can be used t ensure all areas f the specialty recreatinal vehicle are cvered in additin t the Operatin Demnstratin guidelines prvided belw Operatin Demnstratin Thrughut demnstratin: Allw fr questins Repeat demnstratins as needed Fr all specialty recreatinal vehicles, within the training area, demnstrate and explain the fllwing. Nte: Use infrmatin cntained n the data plate and/r the peratr s manual: Specific specialty recreatinal vehicle capacities: Explain parking brake as they apply t specialty recreatinal vehicle being used Specialty recreatinal vehicle cntrls Pint ut the items t be inspected during peratins Demnstrate the fllwing specialty recreatinal vehicle peratins (use sptter when backing) Frward stp Backing Straight line backing.

17 Back vehicle in a straight line between tw rws Bring vehicles t a cmplete stp as clse t the bundary Offset back Left Offset back Right Parking Right turn Drive frward and make a right turn arund a cne Bring right rear wheel(s) f the vehicle as clse t the base f the cne as pssible withut hitting it Demnstrate use f specialty recreatinal vehicle assets, as required fr specific vehicle type With the specialty recreatinal vehicle, demnstrate driving n a rad curse Turns (4 Left/4 Right) Intersectins Urban/rural straight Expressway Start/stp Upgrades Dwngrades Railrad crssing (1) Shw trainee the after peratin inspectin and reprt Ensure vehicle is cleaned Refuel vehicle Fllwing manufacturer s shut-dwn prcedures.

18 Park Apply brakes Place transmissin in neutral (park r an autmatic) Perfrm a walk-arund inspectin Anntate any discrepancies fund n AF Frm Cnclude by allwing time fr questins and any requested re-demnstratins. Sectin 7 TRAINEE PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION 7.1. Trainee Perfrmance Instructr will: Ensure safety at all times. Nte: Stp training when safety items are vilated. Prceed nly when the trainee fully understands hw t avid repeating the safety infractin(s) Chck wheel (if required) when specialty recreatinal vehicle is parked Remve all jewelry and identificatin tags. Nte: If available, mark vehicle with magnetic sign indicating Driver-in-Training r Trainee Operatr Persnal prtective equipment and ther items: Safety steel-ted bts must be wrn Glves will be wrn during carg lading and unlading First aid kit Reflective belt during hurs f reduced visibility r n the flightline Inclement weather gear, if applicable Pay particular attentin t the cautins and warnings listed in the peratr's manual Ensure trainee wears seat belt.

19 Prperly adjust driver s seat and all mirrrs Specialty recreatinal vehicle safety items/prcedures Ensure the driver is aware f driving situatins he/she is t perfrm Cnduct during/after-actin reviews with the trainee (demnstratin may need t be re-accmplished) Trainee Perfrmance Cnduct peratr maintenance (have trainee explain items being inspected). Nte: Allw trainee t use Attachment 2 as a guide while perfrming inspectin Pre-inspectin During-inspectin Ensure AF Frm 1800 is prperly dcumented Establish a rad curse that will have the fllwing: (if the curse des nt have ne f the fllwing, then the trainee shuld be able t explain the crrect driving techniques) Turns (4 Left/4 Right) Lane change maneuvers (2) Intersectins Urban/rural straight Expressway Start/stp Upgrades Dwngrades Railrad crssing (1) Backing Straight line backing.

20 Offset back-left Offset back-right. Nte: When backing, serve as the trainee s sptter, r if available, have anther trainee be the sptter Parking Cntinue until trainee can shw prficiency in perating Have trainee practice the specialty recreatinal vehicle peratins listed belw (use sptter when backing) until they can safely and efficiently perfrm Establish a rad curse and perate the specialty recreatinal vehicle until trainee perfrms safely and efficiently, the curse shuld include the fllwing: Turns (4 Left/4 Right) Lane change maneuvers (2) Intersectins Urban/rural straight Expressway Start/stp Upgrades Dwngrades Railrad crssing (1) Backing Straight line backing Offset back-left Offset back-right Parking.

21 Perfrm pst-peratin inspectin Ensure vehicle cleaned Refueled Fllwing manufacturer s shut-dwn prcedures Park Apply brakes Place transmissin in neutral (park r an autmatic) Perfrm a walk-arund inspectin Reprt any discrepancies fund n AF Frm Perfrmance Evaluatin Trainee will perfrm perfrmance evaluatin fund in Attachment Instructr and trainee will review Attachment 3 and Attachment Instructr will answer trainee s questins. Nte: If available, mark vehicle with magnetic sign indicating Driver-in-Training r Trainee Operatr Instructr will: Ensure safety at all times Place wheel chcks (if required) when specialty recreatinal vehicle is parked, Remve all jewelry and identificatin tags Persnal prtective equipment and ther items Safety steel-ted bts must be wrn Glves will be wrn during carg lading and unlading First aid kit.

22 Inclement weather gear, if applicable Reflective belt during hurs f reduced visibility r n the flightline Ensure trainee wears seat belt Prperly adjust driver s seat and all mirrrs (if available) Specialty recreatinal vehicle safety items/prcedures Explain driving techniques Establish a rad curse that will have the fllwing: (if the curse des nt have ne f the fllwing, then the trainee shuld be able t explain the crrect driving techniques) Establish a rad curse that will have the fllwing: (if the curse des nt have ne f the fllwing, then the trainee shuld be able t explain the crrect driving techniques) Turns (4 Left/4 Right) Lane change maneuvers (2) Intersectins (2 thrugh/2 requiring stpping the bus) Urban/rural straight Expressway Upgrades Dwngrades Railrad crssing (1) Backing Straight line backing Offset back-left Offset back-right Parking.

23 Ensure the driver is aware f driving situatins Cnduct after-actin reviews with the trainee Trainee is nt allwed any instructr assists t pass perfrmance evaluatin Evaluatin checklist prvided in Attachment Retraining; retrain N-G s Re-demnstrate N-G items Have trainee re-perfrm until they shw prficiency in perating, critique weaknesses as bserved Re-evaluate.

24 Attachment 1 GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION References AFI , Vehicle Operatins, 5 May 2016 AFMAN , Operatin f Air Frce Gvernment Mtr Vehicles, X January 2017 Adpted Frms AF Frm 171, Request fr Driver s Training and Additin t U.S. Gvernment Drivers AF Frm 847, Recmmendatin fr Change f Publicatin AF Frm 1800, Operatr s Inspectin Guide and Truble Reprt Abbreviatins and Acrnyms AF Air Frce AFI Air Frce Instructin AFIMSC Air Frce Installatin Missin Supprt Center AFMAN Air Frce Manual AFQTP Air Frce Qualificatin Training Plan CDL Cmmercial Driver s License IAW In Accrdance With MEOC Mbile Emergency Operatins Center RM Risk Management TO Technical Order VCNCO Vehicle Cntrl Nn Cmmissined Officer VCO Vehicle Cntrl Officer

25 Attachment 2 SPECIALTY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE INSPECTION GUIDE GENERAL STEP 1. VEHICLE OVERVIEW Paperwrk AF Frm 1800 Discrepancy Crrectin Cmplete (VM Anntatin) Vehicle Apprach Damage Vehicle Leaning Fresh Leakage f Fluids Hazards Surrunding Vehicle INTERNAL STEP 2. ENGINE COMPARTMENT Leaks/hses/Electrical Wiring Insulatin Oil Level Clant Level Pwer Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Hydraulic Fluid. Battery Fluid Level, Cnnectins & Tie-dwns Autmatic Transmissin Fluid Level Engine Cmpartment Belts STEP 3. ENGINE START/CAB CHECK (LEFT/FRONT/RIGHT) Safe Start Gauges Oil Pressure Gauge Air Pressure Gauge Temperature Gauge (Clant/Engine Oil) Ammeter/Vltmeter Warning Lights & Buzzers Mirrrs & Windshield Wipers/Washers Emergency & Safety Equipment Red Reflective Triangles Prperly Charged & Rated Fire Extinguisher Optinal (Chains/Tire Changing Equip, Emergency Phne List)

26 3B Lights/Reflectrs/Reflectr Tape Cnditin (Frnt/Sides/Rear) (Dash Indicatrs fr:) Left Turn Signal Right Turn Signal Fur-Way Emergency Flashers High Beam Headlight ABS Indicatr (If equipped) Clearance Lights (Reflective Clean & Functinal Light & Reflectr Checks Include:) Headlights Taillights Backing Lights Turn Signals Fur-Way Flashers Brake Lights Red Reflectrs & Amber Reflectrs Reflective Tape Cnditin Hrn Heater/Defrster Brakes Parking Brake Check Hydraulic Brake Check Air Brake Check (if equipped) Service Brake Check Safety Belt (TURN-OFF ENGINE/TURN-ON HEADLIGHTS *LOW BEAM* AND FOUR-WAY FLASHERS) STEP 4. WALK-AROUND INSPECTION 4A Steering Steering Bx/Hses Steering Linkages 4B Suspensin Springs/Air/Trque Munts Shck Absrbers 4C Brakes Slack Adjustrs & Pushrds Brake Chambers Brake Hses/Lines Drum Brake Brake Linings

27 4D Wheels Rims Tires Hub Oil Seals/Axle Seals Lug Nuts Spacers & Budd Spacing SIDE OF VEHICLE 4E Drs 4E Mirrrs 4E Fuel Tank UNDERNEATH/REAR OF VEHICLE 4F Exhaust/Frame 4G Cupling Devices SPECIAL COMPONENTS BY SPECIALTY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE TYPE/MISSION (TRAINER FILLS IN)

28 Figure A2.1. Specialty Recreatinal Vehicle Inspectin Guide.

29 A3.1. Desired Learning Outcme. Attachment 3 PERFORMANCE TEST A Understand the safety precautins t be fllwed pre-, during-, and pst-peratin f the specialty recreatinal vehicle. A Understand the purpse f the specialty recreatinal vehicle and their rle in the missin. A Knw the prper peratr maintenance prcedures f the specialty recreatinal vehicle, IAW applicable technical rders and use f AF Frm A Safely and prficiently perate the specialty recreatinal vehicle. A3.2. Instructins. Befre beginning the perfrmance test, the trainer will brief the trainee n the scenari the trainee will need t accmplish. He/she will be given additinal directins and instructins as needed t prceed thrugh the scenari. A3.3. Scring. A The trainer examiner will be scring n specialty recreatinal vehicle peratins and als the general safe driving practices. The examiner will give directins and instructins t the trainee in sufficient time fr t execute a driving maneuver. He/she will nt be asked t drive in an unsafe manner. A The examiner will be making varius marks n the perfrmance test checklist. This des nt necessarily mean the trainee have dne anything wrng. It is in the best interest t cncentrate n the peratin f the specialty recreatinal vehicle. The trainer will explain the test results t the trainee at the cnclusin f the perfrmance test. A Tasks being graded are listed n the fllwing page; the trainee will be required t successfully pass all items. A The instructr will stp the test at any time safe specialty recreatinal vehicle peratins are nt being fllwed r as deemed necessary fr safety cncerns.

30 Figure A3.1. Perfrmance Test Checklist: PERFORMANCE TEST Trainees Name: Date: Event G N G Ntes 1. PRE, DURING, AND POST- OPERATION INSPECTION 1.1. Operatr has required Persnal Prtective Equipment Fllws general pattern f pre-trip checklist Perfrms brake cmpnent check 1.4. Signs AF Frm 1800 t signify accmplishment f cmplete inspectin Cleans windshield, windws, mirrrs, lights and reflectrs 1.6. Cntinues during peratins inspectin checks Knws use f jacks, tls, emergency devices, tire chains, fire extinguishers, etc Perfrms pst trip inspectin and reprts malfunctins t Vehicle Management. Event G N G Ntes 2. ON-ROAD DRIVING TEST 2.1. General - safety belt is used; beys all traffic signs, signals, and laws; cmpletes test withut an accident r mving vilatin Turns - checks traffic in all directins; uses turn signals and safely get int the lane needed fr the turn; slws dwn smthly, changes gears as needed t keep pwer; checks mirrrs t ensure prper clearance; vehicle shuld nt mve int ncming traffic Intersectins - checks traffic in all directins; decelerate gently, brakes smthly and, if necessary, changes gears; if necessary, cmes t a cmplete stp (n casting) behind any stp signs, signals, sidewalks, r stp lines.

31 2.4. Urban/Rural Straight - makes regular traffic checks and maintains a safe fllwing distance; makes necessary traffic checks, uses prper signals, safely and smthly changes lanes Expressway - checks traffic, uses prper signals; merges smthly int the prper lane f traffic; maintains prper lane psitining, vehicle spacing, and vehicle speed; cntinue t check traffic thrughly in all directins; exits using prper signals, decelerates smthly Stpping - decelerates smthly, brakes evenly, changes gears as necessary; brings vehicle t a full stp withut casting Starting - checks traffic, avids jerky starts Upgrade - selects prper gear t maintain speed and des nt lug the engine; checks traffic in all directins and mves t the right-mst r curb lane; if legal t d s, uses fur-way flashers if traveling t slwly fr the flw f traffic Dwngrade - dwnshifts as needed t help cntrl engine speed and test brakes; des nt ride the clutch, race the engine, change gears, r cast Railrad Crssing - decelerates, brake smthly, and shift gears as necessary; des nt stp, changes gears, pass anther vehicle, r change lanes while any part f the vehicle is in the crssing.

32 Event G N G Ntes 3. KNOWLEDGE OF VEHICLE AND USE OF CONTROLS 3.1. Engine: Uses prper starting prcedures Allws prper warm-up. Understands all gauges. Uses prper shutdwn prcedures. Event: G N G Ntes 4. BACKING/PARKING: 4.1. Backing Psitins vehicle prperly. Inspects vehicle befre backing. Psts sptter befre backing and uses sptters prperly. Uses mirrrs prperly. Avids blind side backing. Cntrls speed Parking. Checks traffic psitin befre parking. Secures vehicle prperly. Parks legally and safely. Pulls cmpletely ff pavement when pssible. Knws prper use f emergency warning devices. Uses emergency warning devices. CERTIFIER COMMENTS:

33 Attachment 4 PERFORMANCE TEST GUIDE A4.1. Straight Line Backing. Back thrugh and ut f the alley/lane, withut tuching bundary lines r cnes n either side f the alley/lane. Figure A4.1. Straight Line Backing. A4.2. Offset Backing Left/Right. Adjust bundary depending n vehicle. At the start f the exercise, the vehicle is psitined in the right lane; the peratr mves straight ahead and stps at the uter barrier lines/cnes. The peratr then backs the vehicle s it is psitined in the left lane and cntinues backing until the vehicle has cleared the frward set f cnes with the frnt f the vehicle. A The uter and side bundaries are cntainment bundaries and are used as a reference nly. A The ppsite lane is used fr Offset Back-Right. The driver drives straight in the left lane t the uter barrier, and backs the vehicle s it is psitined in the right lane and cntinues t back the vehicle until the frnt vehicle has cleared the frward set f cnes.

34 Figure A4.2. Offset Backing Left/Right. A4.3. Left/Right Turn (4). Include turns at traffic lights, stp signs, and uncntrlled intersectins. The turns shuld range frm easy t smewhat difficult fr cmmercial vehicles. The peratr shuld try t get a mixture f types f intersectins s that they vary in cmplexity. Try t include turns that have multiple apprach lanes and a single apprach lane turning nt a street with multiple lanes. A4.4. Lane Change (2). Include tw lane changes maneuvers. Each maneuver must include a lane change t the left and t the right. The lane change maneuvers can be cnducted during any prtin f the rad test. The lcatins shuld be suitable fr cnducting lane changes and allw enugh time fr the driver t cmplete each lane change. The lane change maneuvers may be cnducted during the expressway, urban r rural driving sectins prvided a sufficient amunt f driving distance is available. A4.5. Intersectins. Select tw thrugh intersectin and tw intersectins where a stp has t be made (a stp sign is preferred. These intersectins shuld nt be included in the urban sectin. One f the stp intersectins shuld nt be cntrlled by traffic lights (2- r 4-way stp).

35 A4.6. Railrad Crssing. Try t have an uncntrlled (n lights r stp arms) railrad crssing. The crssing shuld have enugh sight distance t see if the peratr checks left and right while appraching the crssing. The peratr s lking left and right dwn the track will ften be the nly way t tell if the peratr has nticed the crssing. A If there is n railrad crssing in the testing area, d the fllwing. Find a lightly traveled street r rad that cntains a landmark which the bserver will pint ut t the peratr. Tell the peratr t pretend that there is a railrad crssing at that pint. The landmark can be an intersectin, an entrance t the rad, r a rad sign r billbard. Give the peratr instructins ut f traffic, while the vehicle is stpped. A4.7. Expressway. A The peratr shuld use a radway segment in r clse t the testing area. If there is n radway, freeway, etc., then use a rad r highway with high speeds. A The radway sectin shuld be a fur-lane cntrlled access highway such as an interstate highway. The sectin shuld start with a cnventinal ramp entrance and end with a cnventinal ramp exit. One set f lane change maneuvers may be cnducted within this sectin. A If using a rural highway sectin, it shuld be at least tw miles lng. (In general, lk fr an area f rural rad that prvides driving challenges similar t thse fund n an expressway.) One set f lane change maneuvers may be cnducted within this sectin.

36 Figure A5.1. Seven-Step Inspectin Prcess. Attachment 5 SEVEN-STEP INSPECTION PROCESS Seven-Step Inspectin Prcess Step Prcedure 1. Vehicle Overview Review the AF Frm Ensure any discrepancy has been crrected. Vehicle Management anntated the discrepancy was cmpleted. Appraching the vehicle. Damage r vehicle leaning t ne side. Fresh leakage f fluids. Hazards arund vehicle. 2. Check Engine Cmpartment Nte: Check that the parking brakes are n and/r wheels chcked. The peratr may have t raise the hd, tilt the cab (secure lse things s they dn't fall and break smething), r pen the engine cmpartment dr. Check the fllwing: Engine il level. Clant level in radiatr; cnditin f hses. Pwer steering fluid level; hse cnditin (if s equipped). Windshield washer fluid level. Battery fluid level, cnnectins and tie-dwns (battery may be lcated elsewhere). Autmatic transmissin fluid level (may require engine t be running). Check belts fr tightness and excessive wear (alternatr, water pump, air cmpressr)--learn hw much "give" the belts shuld have when adjusted right.

37 3. Start Engine and Inspect Inside the Cab (Get in and Start Engine) Leaks in the engine cmpartment (fuel, clant, il, pwer steering fluid, hydraulic fluid, battery fluid). Cracked, wrn electrical wiring insulatin. Make sure parking brake is n. Put gearshift in neutral (r park if autmatic). Start engine; listen fr unusual nises. If equipped, check the Anti-lck Braking System (ABS) indicatr lights. Light n dash shuld cme n and then turn-ff. If it stays n the ABS is nt wrking prperly. Lk at the gauges. Oil pressure. Shuld cme up t nrmal within secnds after engine is started. Air pressure. Pressure shuld build frm 50 t 90 psi within 3 minutes. Build air pressure t gvernr cut-ut (usually arund psi. Knw the vehicle s requirements. Ammeter and/r vltmeter. Shuld be in nrmal range(s). Clant temperature. Shuld begin gradual rise t nrmal perating range. Engine il temperature. Shuld begin gradual rise t nrmal perating range. Warning lights and buzzers. Oil, clant, charging circuit warning, and antilck brake system lights shuld g ut right away. Check Cnditin f Cntrls. Check all f the fllwing fr lseness, sticking, damage, r imprper setting: Steering wheel. Acceleratr (gas pedal). Brake cntrls. Ft brake. Trailer brake (if vehicle has ne). Parking brake. Transmissin cntrls.

38 Hrn(s). Windshield wiper/washer. Lights. Headlights. Dimmer switch. Turn signal. Fur-way flashers. Parking clearance identificatin marker switch (switches). Check mirrrs and windshield. Inspect mirrrs and windshield fr cracks, dirt, illegal stickers, r ther bstructins t seeing clearly. Clean and adjust as necessary. Check emergency equipment. Check fr safety equipment: Spare electrical fuses (unless vehicle has circuit breakers). Three red reflective triangles, 6 fuses r 3 liquid burning flares. Prperly charged and rated fire extinguisher. Check fr ptinal items such as: Tire changing equipment. List f emergency phne numbers Accident reprting kit (packet). Check safety belt. Check that the safety belt is securely munted, adjusts; latches prperly and is nt ripped r frayed. 4. Turn-ff Engine Make sure the parking brake is set, turn-ff the engine, and take the key with. Turn-n headlights (lw beams) and fur-way emergency flashers, and get ut f the vehicle. 5. D Walk-Arund Inspectin General. G t frnt f vehicle and check that lw beams are n and bth f the fur-way flashers are wrking. Push dimmer switch and check that high beams wrk. Turn-ff headlights and fur-way emergency flashers. Turn-n parking, clearance, sidemarker, and identificatin lights.

39 Turn-n right turn signal, and start walk-arund inspectin. Walk arund and inspect. Clean all lights, reflectrs, and glass as while ding the walk-arund inspectin. Left frnt side. Driver's dr glass shuld be clean. Dr latches r lcks shuld wrk prperly. Left frnt wheel. Cnditin f wheel and rim-- missing, bent, brken studs, clamps, lugs, r any signs f misalignment. Cnditin f tires--prperly inflated, valve stem and cap OK, n serius cuts, bulges, r tread wear. Hub il level OK, n leaks. Left frnt suspensin. Cnditin f spring, spring hangers, shackles, U-blts. Shck absrber cnditin. Left frnt brake. Cnditin f brake drum r disc. Cnditin f hses. Frnt. Cnditin f frnt axle. Cnditin f steering system. N lse, wrn, bent, damaged r missing parts. Must grab steering mechanism t test fr lseness. Cnditin f windshield. Check fr damage and clean if dirty. Check windshield wiper arms fr prper spring tensin. Check wiper blades fr damage, "stiff" rubber, and securement. Lights and reflectrs. Parking, clearance, and identificatin lights clean, perating, and prper clr (amber at frnt). Reflectrs clean and prper clr (amber at frnt).

40 Right frnt turn signal light clean, perating, and prper clr (amber r white n signals facing frward). Right side Right frnt: check all items as dne n left frnt. Primary and secndary safety cab lcks engaged (if cab-ver-engine design). Fuel tank(s). Securely munted, nt damaged, r leaking. Fuel crssver line secure. Tank(s) cntain enugh fuel. Cap(s) n and secure. Cnditin f visible parts. Rear f engine--nt leaking. Transmissin--nt leaking. Exhaust system--secure, nt leaking, nt tuching wires, fuel, r air-lines. Frame and crss members--n bends r cracks. Air-lines and electrical wiring-- secured against snagging, rubbing, wearing. Spare tire carrier r rack nt damaged (if s equipped). Spare tire and/r wheel securely munted in rack. Spare tire and wheel adequate (prper size, prperly inflated). Curbside carg cmpartment drs in gd cnditin, securely clsed, latched/lcked and required security seals in place. Right rear. Cnditin f wheels and rims--n missing, bent, r brken spacers, studs, clamps, r lugs. Cnditin f tires--prperly inflated, valve stems and caps OK, n serius cuts, bulges, tread wear, tires nt rubbing each ther, and nthing stuck between them. Tires same type, e.g., nt mixed radial and bias types.

41 Tires evenly matched (same sizes). Wheel bearing/seals nt leaking. Suspensin. Cnditin f spring(s), spring hangers, shackles, and U-blts. Axle secure. Pwered axle(s) nt leaking lube (gear il). Cnditin f trque rd arms, bushings. Cnditin f shck absrber(s). If retractable axle equipped, check cnditin f lift mechanism. If air pwered, check fr leaks. Cnditin f air ride cmpnents. Brakes. Brake adjustment. Cnditin f brake drum(s) r discs. Cnditin f hses--lk fr any wear due t rubbing. Lights and reflectrs. Side-marker lights clean, perating, and prper clr (red at rear, thers amber). Side-marker reflectrs clean and prper clr (red at rear, thers amber). Rear. Lights and reflectrs. Rear clearance and identificatin lights clean, perating, and prper clr (red at rear). Reflectrs clean and prper clr (red at rear). Taillights clean, perating, and prper clr (red at rear). Right rear turn signal perating, and prper clr (red, yellw, r amber at rear). License plate(s) present, clean, and secured. Splash guards present, nt damaged, prperly fastened, nt dragging n grund, r rubbing tires. Rear drs securely clsed, latched/lcked. Left side.

42 Check all items as dne n right side, plus: Battery (batteries) (if nt munted in engine cmpartment). Battery bx (bxes) securely munted t vehicle. Bx has secure cver. Battery (batteries) secured against mvement. Battery (batteries) nt brken r leaking. Fluid in battery (batteries) at prper level (except maintenance-free type). Cell caps present and securely tightened (except maintenance-free type). Vents in cell caps free f freign material (except maintenance-free type). 6. Check Signal Lights Get in and turn-ff all lights. Turn-n stp lights (apply trailer hand brake r have a helper put n the brake pedal). Turn-n left turn signal lights. Get ut and check lights. Left frnt turn signal light clean, perating and prper clr (amber r white n signals facing the frnt). Left rear turn signal light and bth stp lights clean perating, and prper clr (red, yellw, r amber). Get in vehicle. Turn-ff lights nt needed fr driving. Check fr all required papers, trip manifests, permits, etc. Secure all lse articles (they might interfere with peratin f the cntrls r hit the peratr in a crash). 7. Start the Engine and Check Test fr Hydraulic Leaks Start the engine. Test fr hydraulic leaks. If the vehicle has hydraulic brakes, pump the brake pedal three times. Then apply firm pressure t the pedal and hld fr five secnds.

43 The pedal shuld nt mve. If it des, there may be a leak r ther prblem. Brake system. Test parking brake. Fasten safety belt. Set parking brake. Gently pull frward against parking brake t make sure the parking brake hlds. If it desn't hld vehicle, it is faulty; get it fixed. Test service brake stpping actin. G abut 5 miles per hur. Push brake pedal firmly. "Pulling" t ne side r the ther can mean brake truble. Any unusual brake pedal "feel" r delayed stpping actin can mean truble. If the trainee finds anything unsafe during the Vehicle inspectin, get it fixed. Federal and state laws frbid perating an unsafe vehicle. Check vehicle peratin regularly: Instruments. Air pressure gauge (if the vehicle has air brakes). Temperature gauges. Pressure gauges. Ammeter/vltmeter. Mirrrs. Tires. If the trainee sees, hears, smells, r feels anything that might mean truble, he/she shuld check it ut. Safety inspectin. Dcument any discrepancy n AF Frm Sign-ff AF Frm 1800 t signify accmplishment f inspectin.

44 Figure A5.2. Additinal Steps fr Inspecting Air Brakes System. Additinal Steps fr Inspecting Air Brakes Step Prcedure 2. Engine Cmpartment Checks Check air cmpressr drive belt cnditin and tightness (if cmpressr is belt driven). 5. Walk-Arund Inspecting Check manual slack adjusters n S-cam brakes. Nte: Vehicles with autmatic slack adjustrs still must be checked. Park n level grund and chck the wheels. Release the parking brakes s the peratr can mve the slack adjusters. Use glves and pull hard n each slack adjuster that it can be reached. Check slack adjuster, mre than 1-inch indicates adjustments required (vehicles with t much brake slack can be very hard t stp). Adjust it r have it adjusted. Check brake drums (r discs), linings, and hses. 7. Final Air Brake Check Test lw pressure warning signal. Shut the engine ff when the vehicle has enugh air pressure s that the lw pressure warning signal is nt n. Turn the electrical pwer n. Step n and ff the brake pedal t reduce air tank pressure. Lw air pressure warning signal shuld cme n befre the pressure drps t less than 60 psi in the air tank with lwest pressure. Check that the spring brakes cme n autmatically. Chck the wheels. Release the parking brakes when enugh air pressure is built up. Shut the engine ff. Step n and ff the brake pedal t reduce the air tank pressure. "Parking brake" knb shuld pp ut when the air pressure falls t the manufacturer's specificatin. Check rate f air pressure buildup Refer t manufacturer s recmmendatin fr average buildup time.

45 If nt within recmmended time, the air pressure may drp t lw during driving peratins. Test air leakage rate. With a fully-charged air system (typically 125 psi). Turn-ff the engine. Release the service brake and time the air pressure drp. The lss rate shuld be less than 2 psi in ne minute fr single vehicles. Nt less than 3 psi in 1 minute fr cmbinatin vehicles. Then apply 90 psi r mre with the brake pedal. After the initial pressure drp, if the air pressure falls mre than 3 psi in 1 minute fr single vehicles. Nt mre than 4 psi fr cmbinatin vehicles. Check air cmpressr gvernr cut-in and cut-ut pressures. Air cmpressr shuld start at abut 100 psi and stp at abut 125 psi. Run the engine at a fast idle. Air gvernr shuld cut-ut the air cmpressr at abut the manufacturer's specified pressure. Engine idling, step n and ff brake t reduce air tank pressure. Cmpressr shuld cut-in at manufacturer's specified cut-in pressure. Test parking brake: Stp the vehicle; put the parking brake n; gently pull against it in lw gear t determine if parking brake will hld. Test service brakes. Wait fr nrmal air pressure. Release the parking brake. Mve the vehicle frward slwly (abut 5 mph). Apply the brakes firmly using the brake pedal. Nte any vehicle "pulling" t ne side, unusual feel, r delayed stpping actin.