2012 aar field manual rule 88

Aar manual of standards and recommended practices 012012. Implemented 02 2012 01 2012 h m942 5 aar manual of standards and recommended practices journal bearings and lubrication m942 appendix a 3. To be the safest, most progressive railcar repair facility, relentless in the pursuit of customer and employee excellence. Go aar circulars access the feebased circular letter library from the transportation technology center inc. 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.

All railroads and private car owners should have copies of the interchange rules that govern the mechanical requirements for freight cars. After these cars reach the 50 years of age they may be handled between participating railroads by agreement of all railroads concerned. Aar rule 66 all cars must be equipped by november 28, 2015 car owners who file a reflectorization implementation. Code of air brake system tests for freight brake equipment. Available through the aar publications code of air brake system tests for freight brake equipment aar standard s486. The field manual is required to be on hand at all railroad freight car repair facilities and affiliated contract shops. Rule 99 and rule 100 editorially corrected rule 101 first paragraph changed to 101a rule 101 reworked and relettered rule 101a4 added stacking post.

Data publications find publications from the aars policy and economics department on rail traffic, finances and operations. For end of car trainline air hose per aar standard s40. A copy of the revised standard is attached for your reference. Code of air brake system tests for freight brake equipment aar standard s486 august 2018. Rule 88 editorially revised first paragraph rule 88 added dd rollup doors rule 88 added ee side doors rule 97 deleted reference to form j4. Aar interchange rule 88 procedure the sale of freight cars is governed by rule 88 in the office manual of aar interchange rules. Americas freight railroads operate the safest, most efficient, costeffective, and environmentally sound freight transportation system in the world and the association of american railroads aar is committed to keeping it that way. Interchange rules paperback january 1, 1981 by association of american railroads author see all formats and editions hide other. Amicoklemp bar grating is designed and engineered to meet aar specifications for running boards, dome platforms, brake steps and crossover platform. The aar interchange rule 88 stipulates that cars built prior to july 1, 1964 may be placed in interchange service for up to 40 years.

For your convenience, this document identifies mandatory circular letters. Ttci is a wholly owned subsidiary of the association of american railroads. Aar full members include the major freight railroads in the united states, canada and mexico, as well as amtrak. Rule 99 and rule 100 editorially corrected rule 101 first paragraph changed to 101a rule 101 reworked and relettered rule 101a4. Download aar manual truck details free and unlimited. The buyer and seller must jointly certify that the cars meet all interchange requirements. Kasgro rails quality assurance manual for aar specification m1003 18.

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. Frit car, inc owns and operates two railcar repair facilities. For those interested, here is rule 84, part a, copied directly from the 2011 field manual of the a. Field manual of the aar interchange rules ppt video online. 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. The facility was purchased from mid atlantic and was modified to repair tank cars that included a full service repair and rubber lining facility. Steel bar grating amicoklemp bar grating is approved for conformity to association of american railroads aar specifications, rule 53 in the field manual of the aar interchange rules. An administrative fee is assessed for approval and handling of the rule 88 forms. Aar manual of standards and recommended practices truck details and casting codes s393 siderurgica nacional, s. Safety and operations 425 third street, sw washington, d.

However, if damage is caused by the negligence of shipper or of its agents or contractors, e. Frit car, inc railcar repair and rubber lining specialists. Revised tank car application aar 42 form and aar 42. All freight cars built or rebuilt prior to january 1, 1957. Rule 88 trains magazine trains news wire, railroad. Aar manual of standards and recommended practices truck. Field manual rule 1 publications aar technical services. Military vehicles, pneumatic tires, nonarticulated, 75,850 lb or less, secured with chains flatcars. Rule 88 applicable to units built new after june 30, 1974, e. Not conforming to field manual rule 88 or in an unsafe condition for movement, the receiving road to be the judge. Everything we are, do and hope to achieve is driven by a straightforward mission. Implementation of revisions to figures 88 b, 88 f and new figure 91 section 6 of the aar open top loading rules manual otlr figure 88 b. Interchange rules association of american railroads on. 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.

The definition appears in the field manual of the aar interchange rules at rule 1. T h e a r m y a n d t h e m a r i n e corps will use this pamphlet in conjunction with ar 38563 and mco 3570. Aar annual dinner 2012 7 december 2012 aar annual trip to redang island 2012 29 june 1 july 2012 aar annual dinner 25th anniversary 2 december 2011 aar durian feast 19 july 2011 aar sports club trip to port dickson 1819 june 2011 annual aarsb sports club hi tea 27 november 2010 majlis sirim industri 2010 19 november 2010. Car service directives csd oders issued by the aar that. 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. To this end, only excerpts of a rule or specification may be reproduced by the purchaser. One located in brewton, alabama and the other located in bridgeton, north carolina.

Implemented 022012 012012 h m942 5 aar manual of standards and recommended practices journal bearings and lubrication m942 appendix a 3. 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. T h i s p u b l i c a t i o n i s a m a j o r revision. Aar intermodal interchange rules including billing and repair. Aar rule 88 mechanical requirements for acceptance. Rule 88 sample car checklist new car builder checklist. After these cars reach the 50 years of age they may be handled between participating railroads by. Section a wear limits, gaging, cause for renewal or attention. 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. Field manual of the aar interchange rules, rule 66 and title 49 cfr part 224.

Aar association of american railroads ttci aar publications railinc. The student will become familiar with the aar field manual as a guide to the fair andprope handling of all railcar repair matters. The field manual of the aar interchange rules, rule 1, b. Cars built from july 1974 to present or cars which have received an aar rule 88 rebuild or aar rule 88 extended service status may continue in interchange service to 50 years of age. Informational circular, revisions to field manual, rule 36. 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. At the april 2017 meeting of the arbitration and rules committee, a proposal was advanced by the wabl committee to revise field manual rule 36. In august of 1982 frit car added our bridgeton, nc facility.

Aar rules and regulations june 1, 2016 introduces the association of american railroads aar guidelines and standards for repair of all classifications of railcars. Rule 88 governs the units qualified for fifty 50 years of service. Rule 88 provides a list of all the inspections and upgrades that must be done to adhere to the rule. Cars not properly registered in the aar umler file, as required by the umler specification manual. Aar intermodal interchange rules including billing and. Field and office manuals association of american railroads. The atlas and buffer railcars must comply with aars manual of standards and. Safety range safety department of the army pamphlet 38563 h i s t o r y. Coat the axle stub with an acceptable lubr icant and apply the bearing. Extended service status reference the aar office manual rule 88. Rule 88 trains magazine trains news wire, railroad news. Per the field manual of the aar interchange rules, rule 88, b. The one exception is that if a car is rebuilt in accordance with rule 88, it will have a life span of 50 years.

The current msrp section e is available through the. Cars built prior to july 1, 1974 and over 40 years old. Ttci is a wholly owned subsidiary of the association. The student will become familiar with the aar field manual as a guide to the. Ttci is the research, test, development, standards and training organization for the global rail industry. The current msrp section e is available through the transportation technology center inc. The aar rules are more detailed and are formulated in two manuals, designated aar field manual and aar office manual. Why the 40yr rule on interchange trains magazine trains. Pressure retaining valves less than standard 3position type.