A-A-59196, COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION: TRUCK, AIRCRAFT SERVICING (AST), 3 TON HIGH LIFT, FOR LOADING C-5 AIRCRAFT UPPER DECK (25 MAR 1998) [SUPERSEDING MIL-T-87999]

A-A-59196, COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION: TRUCK, AIRCRAFT SERVICING (AST), 3 TON HIGH LIFT, FOR LOADING C-5 AIRCRAFT UPPER DECK (25 MAR 1998) [SUPERSEDING MIL-T-87999]., his Commercial Item Description (CID) describes an air transportable (AST) utilizing a commercial diesel engine driven, automatic transmission, cab and chassis, with a elevating van body capable of servicing a C-5 aircraft. The (AST) shall transport a three ton payload, and shall be capable of elevating, and transferring the payload a minimum of 27 feet above ground level.