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Exterior panels above and below the rubrail may be structural components. Panels shall be secured to
structural members and shall have a smooth finish with no sharp edges.
2.7.11.2 REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
Exterior panels below the rubrail shall be divided into sections that are repairable or replaceable by a
mechanic. Baggage doors shall be two part with the joint at or below the rubrail.
2.7.11.3 RAIN GUTTERS
Gutters shall be provided to minimize water flowing from the roof onto the side windows and passenger
doors. When the coach is decelerated, the water shall not drain onto the windshield, driver's side
window, the passenger boarding area or into the lift door area.
2.7.11.4 LICENSE PLATES
Provisions shall be made to mount standard size U.S. license plates on the front and rear of the coach.
These provisions shall recess the license plate so that they can be cleaned by automatic coach washing
equipment without being caught by the brushes. Four fasteners shall be utilized to retain license plate.
License plate shall be mounted to the left of the coach center. Provision shall be made to illuminate the
surface of the rear license plate only.
2.7.11.5 RUBRAILS
Rubrails shall have a minimum height dimension of 2.5 inches and shall be composed of flexible,
resilient material shall be provided to protect both sides of the coach body from damage caused by
minor sideswipe accidents. The rubrail may be discontinued at doorways and the condenser intake
grille. A damaged portion of the rubrail shall be replaceable without requiring removal or replacement
of the entire rubrail.
2.7.11.6 PACKAGE RACKS
A minimum 10 module package rack without compartment doors shall be furnished over all twopassenger
seating positions except in the wheelchair door area. The rack end facing the aisle shall
incorporate a concealed handhold, running full length, for use by standees. Passenger headroom
measured from the rack end to the top of the seat headrest, shall be a minimum 19". Interior window
post caps shall be ABS, thermo formed plastic, off-white in color to provide a clean finished
appearance. The interior of the rack shall be vinyl covered aluminum to complement the interior. Rack
shall be supported by polycarbonate glass filled hangers spaced approximately 40" apart. Total
capacity shall be a minimum 109 ft. 3 to allow for ample storage space for carry-on items.
A cluster panel mounted on the underside of the package rack shall include minimum 10 watt, 6 c.p.
individually controlled and adjustable passenger reading lights, and an exit signal push button, red
in color and individual air distribution outlets receiving air from the coach HVAC system. These
outlets shall be adjustable from fully closed to full open position. A minimum of twenty-six (26)
5", 40 watt, 4-ohm speakers shall also be provided in the cluster panels for the dash mounted, driver
controlled public address system. Speakers shall broadcast, in a clear tone, announcements that are