General Electric-Type CP-28-600-Orifice Size 7/64" Drill=0.1094" Diameter General Electric-Type CP-26-Orifice Size 13/64′′ Drill=0.2031" Diameter General Electric-Type CP-19-Orifice Size No. 18 Drill=0.1695" Diameter General Electric-Type CP-34-Orifice Size 15/64′′ Drill=0.2344'' Diameter General Electric-Type CP-33-Orifice Size 13/64" Drill=0.2031'' Diameter 91.206 Main reservoir tests-(a) Hydrostatic tests. Every main reservoir before being put into service, and at least once every 12 months thereafter, shall be subjected to hydrostatic pressure not less than 25 percent above the maximum working pressure fixed by the chief mechanical officer, and report made on Form No. 1-A. (b) Hammer test. The entire surface of each main reservoir shall be hammer tested each time the locomotive is shopped for general repairs, but not less frequently than once every 18 months, and report made on Form No. 1-A. This test shall be made while reservoir is empty.** Form No. 1-A MONTHLY LOCOMOTIVE UNIT INSPECTION AND REPAIR REPORT 19__. Operated by 19_-, at Company In accordance with the act of Congress approved February 17, 1911, amended March 4, 1915, and June 7, 1924, and the rules and instructions issued in pursuance thereof, the parts and appurtenances of locomotive unit No.--were inspected on All defects disclosed by said inspection were properly repaired, except as noted on the reverse side of this report and the parts and appurtenances were left in the condition reported below. 1. This locomotive unit is propelled | 10. Date of previous insulation tests as by shown by reports on file was 19__. 2. Hydrostatic test of -pounds was applied to main air reservoirs. Date of previous test as shown by reports on file was- 3. Were main air reservoirs hammer Date of previous test as shown by 4. Were drawbars and pins removed Date of previous removal as shown by stamping on the parts---. 5. Were articulated connection pins re moved and inspected? Date of previous removal as shown by stamping on the pins 6. Condition of draft gear and draw gear is____ 7. Condition of brake and signal equip- 8. Condition of running gear is- I certify that I made the inspections and tests above reported in items No.-_-_ --and that statements therein are true and correct. I certify that I made the inspections and tests above reported in items No.‒‒‒‒‒‒‒ and that statements therein are true and correct. Were insulation tests applied at Normal Test 11. Condition of current collectors is 12. Condition of control equipment is 13. Condition of control circuits and terminals is_ 14. Condition of power equipment is 15. Condition of power circuits and terminals is___ 16. Condition of lightning arresters is 17. Were meters tested? Date meters were previously tested as shown by reports on file was 19__. I certify that I made the inspections and tests above reported in items No.__. --and that statements therein are true and correct. I certify that I made the inspections and tests above reported in items No.--------and that statements therein are true and correct. *For statutory citation, see note to § 91.1. Page 1285 The above work has been performed under my general supervision and I believe the report is true and correct. Note defects not properly repaired: Officer in Charge. Unit No.--------was out of service the entire calendar months of: State of County of On this--- day of 19--, personally appeared before me --and signed the reverse side of this report, each of whom deposes and says that he personally made the inspections and tests reported in items the numbers of which precede his signature and that the statements therein are true and correct. Subscribed and sworn to before me according to law this__. 19__. day of Notary Public. On this------day of19_-, personally appeared before me ---and signed the reverse side of this report as officer in charge, who deposes and says that the inspections and tests reported were made under his general supervision, and that he believes the report is true and correct. Subscribed and sworn to before me according to law this_-_-_-_-day of 19_-. My commission expires- Notary Public. 91.207 Air gauges (a) Location. Air gauges shall be so located that they may be conveniently read by the engineer or motorman from his usual position in the cab. (b) Test. Air gauges shall be tested at least once every 3 months, and whenever any irregularity is reported. They shall be compared with an accurate deadweight tester, or test gauge constructed for the purpose of testing gauges, and gauges found incorrect shall be repaired before they are returned to service.** 91.208 Cleaning. (a) Distributing or control valves, reducing valves, triple valves, transfer valves, straight-air double-check valves, brake-pipe vent valves, and dirt collectors shall be cleaned as often as conditions require to maintain them in safe and suitable condition for service, but not less frequently than once every 6 months. (b) The date of testing or cleaning, and the initials of the shop or station at which the work is done, shall be legibly stenciled in a conspicuous place on the parts, or placed on a card displayed under glass in the cab of each locomotive unit.** 91.209 Piston travel. (a) Minimum brake cylinder piston travel shall be sufficient to provide proper brake shoe clearance when the brakes are released. (b) The maximum piston travel, when locomotive is standing, shall not exceed 6 inches for brakes on driving wheels, when journal boxes are provided with shoes and wedges. When shoes and wedges are not provided the maximum piston travel may be 7 inches. On swivel trucks where the brakes on more than one truck are operated by the same cylinder the maximum piston travel shall not exceed 7 inches. Where the cylinder operates the brakes on one truck only the maximum piston travel may be 8 inches.*+ Page 1286 *For statutory citation, see note to § 91.1. 91.210 Foundation brake gear. Foundation brake gear shall be maintained to the standard for the locomotive. Levers, rods, brake beams, hangers, and pins shall be of ample strength, and shall not be fouled in any way which will affect the proper operation of the brake. All pins shall be properly secured in place with cotters, split keys, or nuts. Brake shoes must be properly fastened in place, and kept approximately in line with the tread of the wheel.** 91.211 Leakage-(a) Main reservoir. Leakage from main air reservoir and related piping shall not exceed an average of 3 pounds per minute in a test of 3 minutes' duration, made after the pressure has been reduced 40 percent below maximum pressure. (b) Brake pipe. Brake-pipe leakage shall not exceed 5 pounds per minute. (c) Brakes to remain applied. With a full service application from maximum brake pipe pressure, and with communication to the brake cylinders closed, the brakes shall remain applied not less than 5 minutes.*† DRAWGEAR BETWEEN LOCOMOTIVE UNITS, CONNECTIONS BETWEEN TRUCKS AND DRAFT GEAR 91.212 General provisions-(a) Drawgear. Drawgear between units of any locomotive and connections between trucks shall be of ample strength and shall be maintained in a safe and suitable condition for service. (b) Drawbar and articulated connection pins. Provisions shall be made for securing drawbar pins and pins of articulated connections in place, and a plate or stirrup shall be provided under the lower end of all drawbar pins and articulated connection pins which will prevent the pin from falling out of place in case of breakage. (c) Removal of drawbars and pins. Drawbars and pins when used between units of any locomotive shall be removed as often as conditions may require, but not less frequently than once every 6 months. When used between trucks they shall be removed each time the locomotive is shopped for general or classified repairs, but not less frequently than once every 18 months. When drawbars and pins are removed, they and their connections shall be carefully inspected for defects. Date of last removal and inspection shall be legibly stamped on the heads of the pins and drawbars and all prior dates obliterated. (d) Articulated connections. Lost motion in articulated connections when used between units of any locomotive or between trucks shall be kept to a minimum and shall not exceed one-fourth inch at each pin. Pins of articulated connections between units of any locomotive shall be removed not less frequently than once every 6 months, and pins of articulated connections between trucks shall be removed not less frequently than once every 18 months. When articulated connection pins are removed, they and their connections shall be carefully inspected for defects. Date of last removal and inspection shall be legibly stamped on the heads of the pins and all prior dates obliterated. *For statutory citation, see note to § 91.1. Page 1287 |