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APTA RT-VIM-RP-019-03

Truck Systems Periodic Inspection and Maintenance

Abstract

This Recommended Practice provides the framework for developing minimum inspection, maintenance, testing and alignment procedures to maintain rail transit trucks in a safe and reliable operating condition.

Keywords: bearings, cracks, gearboxes, leveling, lubricants, trucks, wear, wheels

Summary

This document is intended to provide a template for developing system-specific transit vehicle truck inspection and maintenance procedures that incorporate best practices. These practices address design details found in a wide sampling of transit vehicle truck designs. Rail transit systems should select recommendations that are applicable to the configuration of their specific equipment.

Document History

Document Number Version Publication Date Publication Related Information
APTA RT-VIM-RP-019-03 Rev. 1 12/01/2012 Published Current

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