Standard

Code of Tests for Passenger Car Equipment Using Single Car Testing

Abstract

This document establishes a standard for the testing of a single passenger car equipped with 26-C and newer style brake equipment.

Document History
Document Number Version Publication Date Publication Related Information
APTA PR-M-S-005-98 Rev. 4 07/27/2018 Current Proposed for CFR Citation Update
APTA SS-M-005-98 Original 01/22/1998 Incorporated by reference into CFR 49 CFR §238.311(a) (2009)

49 CFR §232.717(a)(2)(iii) (2001)

Keywords

single car test device, single car test, 26-C, Brake Test

Summary

This standard provides a means by which passenger car brake equipment can be tested before being entered into service. The practices outlined herein may be modified by the equipment manufacturer/operating authority as long as the original intent of the publication has been maintained. All modifications to this publication may be subject to inspection to ensure that the equipment is tested properly.

​Get Involved

Want to participate in the development of this document? Join a Working Group or Learn More

Related Documents

​ ​​

Equipment Type Instruction Pamphlet No.
D-22 Type Control Valve
U-12-B Type Control Valve
5039-4, Sup 3
April 1, 1991
U-12 Type Control Valve
No. 3 Type Control Valve
L Type Triple Valve
P Type Triple Valve
*PS Type Triple Valve(*PS does not refer to Electropneumatic overlay type equipment.)
5039-4, Sup 1
November 1980
K Triple Valve 5039-4, Sup 1
January 1956
AB Control Valve 5039-4, Sup 1
April 1, 1987