2013 aar field manual rule 88

Aar field manual rule 95 handling andor delivering line responsibility. For end of car trainline air hose per aar standard s40. Aar field manual 20 aar publications field and office manuals aar scale handbook aar quality compliance. 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. Aar interchange rule 88 sets forth the minimum mechanical requirements for. Association of american railroads safety and operations 425 third street sw washington, dc 20024 governing the interchange of, repairs to, and settlement for, units used in intermodal service aar intermodal interchange rules including billing and repair procedures effective january 1, 2016. Interchange rules association of american railroads on. Static dynamometer brake shoe test performed in accordance with s401. Field and office manuals association of american railroads.

Pressure retaining valves less than standard 3position type. Transportation technology center a subsidiary of the association of american railroads of america. The field manual is required to be on hand at all railroad freight car repair facilities and affiliated contract shops. Pdf 20 office manual of aar interchange rules read. All cars sold must meet the current inspection requirements of rule 88 in the field manual. Aar field manual rule 99 cars on private andor nonsubscriber track. March 29th to april 1 st, 2016 most of the photos are from mellor photography and were provided to students for personal use disclaimer. Elevation gage barber sk20, pennsy pn 1201 model rb. Aar interchange rule 88 procedure the sale of freight cars is governed by rule 88 in the office manual of aar interchange rules.

Aar rule 90 trains magazine trains news wire, railroad. All freight cars built or rebuilt prior to january 1, 1957. Second, i paid out of pocket for my airfare, rental car and ammunition to attend. Handling line will ensure car mark owner receives a no charge car repair data record. Aar rules and regulations june 1, 2016 introduces the association of american railroads aar guidelines and standards for repair of all classifications of railcars. Kasgro rails quality assurance manual for aar specification m1003 18.

Once the form has been received, the aar will assign a pin number that allows. All railroads and private car owners should have copies of the interchange rules that govern the mechanical requirements for freight cars. Field manual of aar interchange rules and the office manual of aar interchange rules. Army da administrative publications and forms by the army publishing directorate apd. Aar technical services update a presentation to exporail 2017. Improved field manual rule 59 instructions railcartech. Aar association of american railroads ttci aar publications railinc.

Sideframe and bolster non conformance tracking fill out the fields below, you have the ability to add pictures on the next screen. All cars sold must meet the current inspection requirements of rule. Field manual of the aar interchange rules ppt video online. 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. Code of air brake system tests for freight brake equipment aar standard s486 august 2018.

While wedge rise condemning limits apply when a car is being rebuilt to aar rule 88 standards, there currently is no aar interchange standard for condemning a truck for wedge rise when it is on the rip track for maintenance. Sort by position product name price set descending direction. Car service directives csd oders issued by the aar that. Responsibility for roller bearings or air brake components is dictated in the applicable rule. 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. This information is to be published in appendix d of the aar field manual and is intended to be used in establishing and maintaining all codification used in the railroad industry car repair. Design and prototype fabrication of railcars for transport of high. This rule applies to 8 ft and 9 ft ties on 73 ft car and to 8 ft 6 in. If the permitted fishing opportunities of waters do not allow applications for. Per the field manual of the aar interchange rules, rule 88, b. First off, to ensure everything is on the up and up, i received a compensated slot to attend this class. Online copies of many circulars are maintained by railinc on at aar operatingtransportation ot circulars. The association of american railroads aar offers an online subscription to the newly revised aar open top loading rules manual free of charge.

Freight car inspection and repair aar field manual familiarization rules 1 thru 83 introduction to fra safety appliances part 231. Cars not properly registered in the aar umler file, as required by the umler specification manual. Safety and operations 425 third street, sw washington, d. B2 stencil when tank cars have been inspected in compliance with aar field manual rule 88 b. Aar manual of standards and recommended practices tables of content preface the manual of standards and recommended practices of the safety and operations department, association of american railroads, is issued by authority of the management committee of the division and includes all regularly adopted specifications, standards, and recommended. The student will become familiar with the aar field manual as a guide to the fair andprope handling of all railcar repair matters. Section 5, part 1 108 122007 aar open top loading rules manual fig. The stencil should have letters at least 1 high and be applied on both sides of the tank car near the consolidated stencil. Aar rule 88 sample car inspection checklist company. The aar rules are more detailed and are formulated in two manuals, designated aar field manual and aar office manual. Field manual of the aar interchange rules field manual of the aar interchange rules rule a outlines the rules, responsibilities and who. Aar form md115, defective wheels removed, causing derailments, or lineofroad setouts reports. Aar rule 88 sample car inspection checklist contd yes.

Federal register miscellaneous amendments to brake. Brake pipe length properly stenciled, if required by field manual rule 80. The office manual and field manual of the aar interchange rules can be. Field manual of the aar interchange rules preparation of repair records. 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. Fra understands that the titles of documents have since been changed to the field manual of the aar interchange rules and the manual of standards and recommended practices, respectively. Rule 88 sample car checklist new car builder checklist wheel shop inspection sheet. Rule 89, section c, found in field manual of the aar interchange rules governs.

For more information regarding aar rule updates, please contact brent lichty, senior engineer shipment quality. The definition appears in the field manual of the aar interchange rules at rule 1. Aar intermodal interchange rules including billing and. The latest technologies high quality electronic pubs and forms view u. Norfolk southern railway company 110 franklin road, s. The field manual is required to be on hand at all railroad freight. Field manual rule 66 correct repairs all reflective sheeting must be. Open top shippers need only to complete the form found on the aar web page accessed via the below link.