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APTA PR-M-RP-002-98

Inspection and Maintenance of Type H-Tightlock Couplers

Abstract

This recommended practice assists inspection and maintenance forces in detecting and correcting improper conditions involving the complete coupler, coupler parts, coupler operating mechanism, yoke, radial connection and attachments.

Keywords: coupler operating mechanisms, coupler parts, inspection, locomotives, maintenance, passenger cars, radial connections, rail attachments, specification M-206B, Type H Tightlock couplers, yokes

Summary

This document details how to detect and correct improper conditions involving the complete coupler, coupler parts, coupler operating mechanism, yoke, radial connection and attachments. This recommended practice was titled “Inspection and Maintenance of Type H Tightlock Couplers” in the previous publication of this document.

Document History

Document Number Version Publication Date Publication Related Information
APTA PR-M-RP-002-98 Rev. 2 09/17/2020 Published Current
APTA PR-M-RP-002-98 Rev. 1 01/22/1998 Published Superseded

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