PROPOSAL PILOT TRANSPORT VAN F279-1040-2

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP68B00632R000100020019-1
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 7
• Document Creation Date: December 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: October 3, 2002
• Sequence Number: 19
• Publication Date: February 15, 1965
• Content Type: REQ

. .Approved For Release 2002/10/16 : CIA-RDP68B00632R000100020019-1
PILOT TRANSPORT VAN
F279-1040-2
15 February 1965
Approved For Release 2002/10/16 : CIA-ROP68B00632R000100020019-1
 10 February 1965
Approved For Release 2002/10/16 : CIA-RDP68B00632R000100
STATINTL
Pilot Transport Van
This proposal describes .a pilot transport van, part number
F279-1040-2, which is intended to furnish transportation for two
pilots dressed in full pressure suits and their attendants. The
van consists of equipment necessary to maintain the comfort and
effectiveness of the people being transported.
Following is a description of the individual components
1. Van Body and Chassis - The basic van is a Clark Cortez, Model
125 NB. Power is furnished by a 6 cylinder Chrysler HB-225
engine with a displacement of 225 cubic inches, and a horse-
power rating of 140. Drive is through a four-speed synchromesh
manual shift transaxte which in turn drives the front wheels.
Power steering and power brakes are standard equipment. The
front suspension is of the independent ball joint type with
torsional bars, while the rear utilizes independent coil springs.
Heavy duty double-acting shock absorbers are installed-at each
wheel. A spare tire is furnished.
The van body is fabricated of steel, unitized to add
strength to the formed steel framework. Fiberglass insulation
Approved For Release 2002/10/16 : CIA-RPP68B00632R000100020019-1
 Approved For Release 2002/10/16 : CIA-RDP68B00632R000100020019-1
2 -
is provided (three inches) all around for cold weather
operation. The body is furnished with three doors, one at
each side and one at the rear (30 inches wide). Window area
is as shown on drawing No. F279-1040-2, and all glass.is dark
green tinted safety plate. The vehicle exterior is painted
yellow (color No. 13538 per Federal Standard 595).
The interior of the vehicle is finished with light tone
wood grain paneling on the walls, off-white acoustical material
on the ceiling and heavy duty, non-skid, light gray, vinyl
linoleum on the floor.
A driver seat and a double width passenger seat is
2. Chair - Two reclining chairs (Barcalounger, Model 2735-1-HD)
are included for pilot seating. These are heavy'duty, high
back chairs covered with the best grade of Naughahyde.
3. Generator - To furnish electrical power an Onan, Model
12JC-3R, generator is installed. This unit furnishes 10,000
watts of power @ 240 V one-phase. It is driven by its own 4
cylinder, air-cooled engine and runs on gasoline drawn from the
van tank (25 gallons). The entire unit is isolated from the
Approved For Release 2002/10/16 : CIA-RDP68B00632R000100020019-1
 Approved For Release 2002/10/16 : CIA-RDP68B00632R000100020019-1
interior of the van by an acoustically insulated cabinet.
Generator cooling is provided by a ducted blower system, in
addition, a thermostatically controlled blower removes residual
heat from the generator compartment.
4. Air Conditioner - To maintain a comfortable temperature
within the van, a Chrysler Airtemp, Model T25-43, unit is
provided. This unit has'a capacity of 23,000 BTU cooling.
Resistance heaters with a 7,000 BTU capacity in conjunction
with the van hot water system provides heat for cold weather
comfort.
5. Power Supply and Communications - To provide communications
between suited pilots and attendants, a 28 V DC power source
is required. The power supply furnished is a Gates Model
GX30-5R. In addition, three intercom units (C823-A1C/10-GFP)
are installed. A headset-mike combination (H157-A1C/10-GFP)
must be provided. Patch cables to mate the suit with the
intercom system are also included.
At the pilots' intercom stations face heat is installed.
A long cord (up to 30 feet) can be furnished to give the pilot
face heat during transition from truck to aircraft.
Approved For Release 2002/10/16 : CIA-RDP68B00632R000100020019-1
 Approved For Release 2002/10/16 : CIA-RDP68B00632R000100020019-1
6. Lighting - Flourescent fixtures provide a minimum of 50 foot
candles of illumination to the van interior. Red lighting is
included for night vision.
7. Curtains - Each window is provided with heavy curtains and a
large draw curtain is installed between the driver's compart-
ment and the load area. These curtains are used to block
outside light for night vision and to block extraneous sunlight
during daytime use.
8. External Power - An external power connection is installed
with a safety switch to change from extarnal to generator power.
Approved For Release 2002/10/16 CIA-RDP68B00632R000100020019-1
 ' Approved For Release 2002/10/16 : CIA-RDP68B00632R000100020019-1
GFE Equipment Required for
Pilot Transport Van
Part Number F279-1040-2
3 Each - C823A/A1C-10 Interphone Unit
30 Foot WM-85/U Cable
3 Each - U94A/U Connector
1 Each ? - H157-A1C-10 Headset/Microphone
Approved For Release 2002/10/16 : CIA-RDP68B00632R000100020019-1
 Approved For Release 2002/10/16 : CIA-RDP68B00632R000100020019-1
SPARE PARTS
FOR F279-1040-2
GENERATOR
166P245
166P310
122A185
+- 167-44
150A639
11OB1223
115B130
143K2 4i
123A458
21kA59
149K875
Point Set
Condenser
Oil Filter Cart.
Spark Plug
Ball Joint Governor
Gasket, Head
Gasket, Valve Cover
Repair Kit, Carburetor
Cap, Breather.
AC Brush
Repair Kit, Fuel Pump
STATINTL
Price Ea.
ELECTRICAL
312005
Little Fuse - 5 amp. Pwr.Supply (l)
Approved For Release 2002/10/16 : CIA-RDP68B00632R000100020019-1