Standard
Passenger Car Handbrake Periodic Inspection and Maintenance
Abstract
This standard establishes the basic procedure for handbrake inspection and maintenance. The standard covers vertical wheel, horizontal wheel and lever type handbrakes.
Document History
| Document Number | Version | Publication Date | Publication | Related Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APTA PR-IM-S-004-98 | Rev. 3 | 01/17/2020 | Published | Current |
| APTA PR-IM-S-004-98 | Rev. 2 | 08/09/2017 | Published | Superseded |
Keywords
handbrakes, handbrake periodic inspection and maintenance
Summary
Passenger car handbrakes provide safety and security in the storage/layover of passenger equipment at terminals, maintenance facilities, passenger stations (where applicable), outlying layover/storage points, and during emergency situations. These systems (if applicable) are essential in the safe operation of
passenger cars. This standard establishes a procedure for handbrake inspection and maintenance. It covers vertical wheel, horizontal wheel, and lever type handbrakes.
passenger cars. This standard establishes a procedure for handbrake inspection and maintenance. It covers vertical wheel, horizontal wheel, and lever type handbrakes.
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