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Cargo trucks deliver what?
Munitions
Cargo trucks can range from simple ____ ton - ____ ton pickup types, to ____ ton flatbeds, to ____ ton heavy duty, ____-axle, and ____-wheel drives.
.25
1
1.5
2.5
dual
4
What's a cargo truck's main mission?
To haul munitions, equipment, and personnel to and from work areas.
What are used to stop the vehicle during operations?
Service brakes
What type of brakes do the .25 ton and 1.5 ton cargo trucks have?
Standard automotive-style hydraulic brakes
What type of brakes do the 1.5 tone and 2.5 ton cargo trucks have?
air, or air-over-hydraulic brakes
What in the dashboard instrument cluster shows the pressure within the brake system?
Air pressure gauge
The brakes cannot be released until the pressure reaches a minimum operating pressure of what?
Approximately 60psi
What are parking brakes used for?
To keep a vehicle from moving while it is shut down or sitting unattended.
What type of parking brake will the .25 ton to 1 ton cargo trucks use?
Foot activated
What type of parking brake may the 2.5 ton and 2.5 ton cargo trucks use that may be incorporated into itself?
An air brake system
Author
Anonymous
ID
55901
Card Set
Cargo Truck Characteristics
Description
Service and Parking
Updated
2010-12-14T18:47:55Z
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