A-A-59889, COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION: STAIRCASE, AIRCRAFT BOARDING, C-5, TRUCK (03-JAN-2012)

A-A-59889, COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION: STAIRCASE, AIRCRAFT BOARDING, C-5, TRUCK (03-JAN-2012)., This commercial item description covers the general requirements for passenger boarding staircase trucks servicing military and commercial aircraft on Government installations. The commercial, chassis-mounted vehicle shall be capable of servicing multiple aircraft classifications to safely load and unload passengers. It shall have the ability to quickly pull up and back away from aircraft. The lift system shall operate smoothly. Aircraft Staircase shall be compatible with the following aircraft. C-5, KC-135, DC-10, L- 1011, and their military derivatives.