Aar interchange rules field manual files from aar interchange rules field manual prints folder listings, or copy folder listings to the clipboard. Equipment engineering, and businessadministrative rules arb is keenly aware that each individual in the railway. Interchange rules paperback january 1, 1981 by association of american railroads author see all formats and editions hide other. In the nprm, we proposed to remove the reference to 174. New aar maintenance rules for freight car trucks interface. Code of air brake system tests for freight brake equipment aar standard s486 august 2018. These manuals, somewhat detailed and voluminous in size with the field manual being in excess of 700 pages and the office manual being in excess of 500 pages, are guides to the fair and proper handling of freight. Implemented 02 2012 01 2012 h m942 5 aar manual of standards and recommended practices journal bearings and lubrication m942 appendix a 3.
The current msrp section e is available through the. Ari 300 tank car and underframe structural inspection bulletin. Car repair billing crb user guide railinc corporation. It will be incorporated in the next issue of the msrp, section kiv office architecture and. Ttci is the research, test, development, standards and training organization for the global rail industry.
Aar field manual of interchange rules tsb rail safety recommendations january 2314. Transportation of dangerous goods general policy advisory. It supplements and expands the guidance in field manual fm 25. Implemented 082011 section 5, part 1 106 122007 aar open top loading rules manual fig. The current msrp section e is available through the transportation technology center inc. Field manual rule 1 publications aar technical services. Solicitation of comments, revisions to field manual, rule 23.
The definition appears in the field manual of the aar interchange rules at rule 1. Pdf book 2016 office manual of aar interchange rules click here to access this book. Aar rule 66 all cars must be equipped by november 28, 2015 car owners who file a reflectorization implementation. The aar interchange rules which specify labor and material pricing, sale, acquisition, and settlement for interchange freight cars.
The laws, rules and regulations referred to above, include association of american railroads aar. Rsi aar railroad tank car safety research and test project the dot111 tank car canada gazette i proposed regulations, dated january 11, 2014. The student will become familiar with the aar field manual as a guide to the fair andprope handling of all railcar repair matters. Freight car facility checklist click here for the spanish version m214 checklist. Association of american railroads aar field manual of the interchange rules, january 5, 2016. Vehicles, heavy armored and similar flat bottom hull stryker, 60,100 lb or less flatcars, chain tiedown. Successfully describe the steps followed during the planning phase of the aar. Section c, car construction fundamentals and details. Read online aar field manual 2016 aar publications field and office manuals aar scale handbook aar quality compliance. Description a 2 per package 8 ft long or less, 3 over 8 ft to 16 ft, inclusive, 4 over 16 ft. Safety and operations 425 third street, sw washington, d. In the application of all rules contained in this manual, cars shall be treated as belonging to companies or individuals whose reporting marks are stenciled on the car. Go aar circulars access the feebased circular letter library from the transportation technology center inc.
They can be rebuilt per aar rule 88 to extend their interchange life. At the september 2016 meeting of the arbitration and rules committee a proposal as advanced by the eec to revise field manual rules 88 and 89. According to the association of american railroads aar, when. For more information regarding aar rule updates, please contact brent lichty.
All railroads and private car owners should have copies of the interchange rules that govern the mechanical requirements for freight cars. Railroad welding specification for cars and locomotives. Why the 40yr rule on interchange trains magazine trains. Heraldic activities flags, guidons, streamers, tabards. Aar circular letters provide information of general applicability to the railroad. They may be handled between participating railroads on an exception basis or must go through a recertification program per aar rule 88 rebuild or aar rule 88 extended service status reference the aar office manual rule 88 for the explanation of the requirements for the recertification programs. Wallace akerley, a medical doctor who also had an inspiring message. I have heard there is a 50 year limit for cars built after that date, but i cannot find anything in the aar interchange office manual. Data publications find publications from the aar s policy and economics department on rail traffic, finances and operations. These rules and regulations set minimum mechanical requirements with the emphasis on safety. Founded in 1934, aar is the worlds leading railroad policy, research, standard setting, and technology organization that focuses on the safety and productivity of the u. Direct from the interchange rules manual these rules apply only to subscribers and are formulated in two manuals, designated as aar field manual and aar office manual, as a guide to the fair and proper handling of all matters contained therein for the interchange of freight traffic.
Air hose end extensions applied to cars other than those defined in rule 6. Get the latest information and news about the north american freight rail industry, from policy stances to safety stats and stories that show the impact of railroads. Rebuilding, structural modification, and extending the service life of freight cars is governed by office manual rule 88 of the aar mechanical interchange rules. Units interchange service is prescribed in aar interchange rule 90 and rule 88. Inspection, identification, and segregation of incoming material app. Legal support to the operational army fm 104, legal support to the operational army, is the armys manual for operational legal doctrine.
Revised november 2012 5 crb user guide welcome to car repair billing crb. B2 stencil when tank cars have been inspected in compliance with aar field manual rule 88 b. Aar intermodal interchange rules including billing and. This manual provides authoritative doctrine and practical guidance for commanders, judge advocates, legal administrators, and paralegal soldiers across the spectrum of conflict. Aar component identification cid bar code standard standard. Rule 99 intent of the rule handling line does not get relief from the responsibility to the car owner. Crbdx participants are classified as either submitters or receivers. Pressure retaining valves less than standard 3position type. Aar full members include the major freight railroads in the united states, canada and mexico, as well as amtrak.
Handling line will ensure car mark owner receives a no charge car repair data record. Gii rp633 03 2012 aar manual of standards and recommended practices wheels and axles rp633 aar form md11 roller bearing hot box and shop inspection reportrev. Cars built prior to july 1, 1974 and over 40 years old. Field manual of the aar interchange rules, rule 66 and title 49 cfr part 224. Aar intermodal interchange rules including billing and repair. Requirements for acceptance of the field manual of the aar interchange rules, rule 88. The support documentation andfoundation of the billing repair card prepared at the car. Jan 04, 2014 the association of american railroads aar has promulgated a new rule 46 in the field manual of the aar interchange rules.
Aar interchange rules field manual and office manual. All freight cars built or rebuilt prior to january 1, 1957. Gii rp633 64 03 2012 aar manual of standards and recommended practices wheels and axles rp633 aar form md12 failed axle reportrev. Does the facility maintain written guidelines and procedures for. The 40 years only applies to cars built before a particular date in 1974. Go technical publications find publications on aar interchange rules, open top loading rules, standards and recommended practices and other technical topics. Sep 22, 2014 the aar rules are more detailed and are formulated in two manuals, designated aar field manual and aar office manual. Interchange rules association of american railroads on. Panel replacement of sheet and post trailers and containers.
Repair is permissible at locations other than shop or repair track. Additional references, including the aar manual of standards and recommended practices, specifications for tank cars, m1002, the aar field manual, and the aws railroad welding specification d15. Implemented changes, effective the date of circular. Code of air brake system tests for freight brake equipment. Rsi railway supply institute comment phmsa 2012 0082final. Aar manual of standards and recommended practices 012012. To this end, only excerpts of a rule or specification may be reproduced by the purchaser.
The association of american railroads aar has promulgated a new rule 46 in the field manual of the aar interchange rules. Advisory group was formed in october, 2012, with the mission to develop aar. Association of american railroads aar transportation. All cars sold must meet the current inspection requirements of rule 88. Jun 01, 2016 aar rules and regulations june 1, 2016 introduces the association of american railroads aar guidelines and standards for repair of all classifications of railcars. Cars built on or after july 1, 1968 will be eligible for extended service status if the extended service status application and compliance with the provisions of aar office manual rule 88 section c. The field manual is required to be on hand at all railroad freight car repair facilities and affiliated contract shops.
The stencil should have letters at least 1 high and be applied on both sides of the tank car near the consolidated stencil. Rule 99 intent of the rule handling line does not get relief from the responsibility to the car owner nonsubscriber or other than railroad subscriber can be held responsible for damage disputes can be presented to the aar arbitration committee aar rule clarification to support responsibility if litigation is pursued. An application must be submitted to the chief, technical standards for approval. This regulation supersedes ar 84010, dated 2 september 2016. This new rule represents a comprehensive effort to codify under one umbrella many of the formerly fragmented rules dealing with truck wear limits, maintenance criteria and inspection standards. Section m locomotives and locomotive interchange equipment 2008 section b freight car draft components 2019 section c car construction fundamentals and details 2014 section c part ii design, fabrication and construction of freight cars 2015 section c part iii specifications for tank cars m1002 2014. Norfolk southern railway company 110 franklin road, s. Scale handbook compliance 5000 field and office manuals intermodal msrp open top loading rules circulars. Rule float switches are designed to automatically turn the bilge pump on and off as required. The aar rules are more detailed and are formulated in two manuals, designated aar field manual and aar office manual. Implemented 042012 l s920 4 tbd aar manual of standards and recommended practices lettering and marking of cars s920 5. Transport canada containers for transport of dangerous.
International radon symposium 2012 this was not radons last dance. However, if damage is caused by the negligence of shipper or of its agents or contractors, e. If it is desired to pump the water level even lower, the pump can be operated by a 3way rule panel switch models 41,42, and 43 in the manual mode see below diagram for illustration. Implementation of revisions figures 58a and 63b, new figures 58d and 63c section 6 of the aar open top loading rules manual otlr figure 58a. Cars not properly registered in the aar umler file, as required by the umler specification manual. For those interested, here is rule 84, part a, copied directly from the 2011 field manual of the a. Car service directives csd oders issued by the aar that.
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