Standard

Passenger Car Truck and Suspension Periodic Inspection and Maintenance

Abstract

This standard covers the basic procedures for the inspection, servicing, repair and adjustment for trucks and suspension of passenger coaches, with an emphasis on the maintenance of safety-critical systems.

Document History
Document Number Version Publication Date Publication Related Information
APTA PR-IM-S-012-98 Rev. 2 08/09/2017 Published Current
APTA PR-IM-S-012-98 Rev. 1 02/13/2004 Archived Newer Version Available

Keywords

suspension, suspension system, suspension system adjustment, suspension system maintenance, truck maintenance, truck and suspension periodic inspection and maintenance

Summary

This document establishes the standard for passenger car truck and suspension inspection and maintenance. It is intended to assist railroads in applying basic procedures for periodic inspection, servicing, repair and adjustment of trucks and suspension of passenger cars, with an emphasis on the maintenance of systems that are safety-critical.

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