TOP-2-2-610, TEST OPERATIONS PROCEDURE (TOP): GRADE-ABILITY AND SIDE SLOPE PERFORMANCE (03-DEC-2009)

TOP-2-2-610, TEST OPERATIONS PROCEDURE (TOP): GRADE-ABILITY AND SIDE SLOPE PERFORMANCE (03-DEC-2009)., This TOP describes test methods to be utilized for evaluating wheeled and tracked vehicle gradeablility and side slope performance. Included are procedures for calculating the vehicle critical angle, evaluating engine, transmission, brake system, and fuel system performance, and defining vehicle stability and control during grade and side slope testing.