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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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2006 Florida School Bus Specifications Revisions
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Foreword
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General Information and Warranty Provisions
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Section I CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS for Type A1 (19-29 capacity) and A2 (30-47 capacity)
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CHASSIS OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT for Type A..................................................................... I-10
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Section II CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS for Type B, C, and D
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CHASSIS OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT for Type B, C, and D....................................................II-12
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Section III BODY SPECIFICATIONS for Type A1, A2, B, C, and D
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EXCEPTIONS for Type B and D .............................................................................................III-23
BODY OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT for Type A1, A2, B, C, and D ..........................................III-24
APPENDIX A
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MINIMUM LETTERING AND LIGHTING
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APPENDIX B
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MINIMUM AIR CONDITIONER WARRANTY ITEMS
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Section IV EXCEPTIONAL CHILD BUS SPECIFICATIONS for Type A, B, C, and D
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Section V
AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATIONS for Type A, B, C, and D
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2006 Florida School Bus Specifications Revisions
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Section
Change
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References to National Specifications updated
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Bus Type definitions updated
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Warranties and parts availability revised; no hours of use limitation
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Antilock brakes requirements changed
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Exhaust system requirements clarified
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Front and rear suspension requirements revised
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Optional tow hooks requirements clarified
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Antilock brakes requirements changed
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Automatic headlight system with buzzer added
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29 capacity light duty specifications added
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Post-trip passenger check system requirements revised
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Defogger fan requirements clarified
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Diesel particulate filter manual regeneration switch added
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Passenger seats, Universal Child Restraint Anchorage points added
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Passenger seats, high seat backs required
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Type A buses required to have three point seat belts
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Webbing cutter positioning clarified
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Passenger windows requirements clarified
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Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 403 and 404 reference added
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Platform width requirements revised
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Occupant securement system, part number added
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Handicapped sticker location revised
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Complete revision to air conditioner requirements
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of changes, but is provided as a guide to the major revisions in this
edition of “Florida School Bus Specifications.” Please review the manual carefully for all changes.
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