Standard

Air Supply and Air Storage Systems Periodic Inspection and Maintenance

Abstract

This standard covers the basic procedures for the periodic inspection and maintenance of air supply and air storage systems mounted on rail transit vehicles. These procedures specifically addresses air compressors, air reservoirs and related air piping and hoses.

Document History
Document Number Version Publication Date Publication Related Information
APTA RT-VIM-S-003-02 Rev. 3 12/06/2017 Published Current

Keywords

air compressor, air piping and hoses, air reservoir, periodic inspection and maintenance

Summary

This document establishes a standard for the inspection and maintenance of air system compressors, reservoirs and associated piping and hoses mounted on a rail transit vehicle. Individual rail transit systems may amend this standard to accommodate their specific equipment, ambient conditions and mode of operations.

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