[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 49, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 49CFR215.109]



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                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION

 

       CHAPTER II--FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF 

                             TRANSPORTATION

 

PART 215_RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS--Table of Contents

 

                    Subpart B_Freight Car Components

 

Sec. 215.109  Defective plain bearing box: Journal lubrication system.



    A railroad may not place or continue in service a car, if the car 

has a plain bearing box with a lubricating pad that--

    (a) Has a tear extending half the length or width of the pad, or 

more;

    (b) Shows evidence of having been scorched, burned, or glazed;

    (c) Contains decaying or deteriorated fabric that impairs proper 

lubrication of the pad;

    (d) Has--

    (1) An exposed center core (except by design); or

    (2) Metal parts contacting the journal; or

    (e) Is--

    (1) Missing; or

    (2) Not in contact with the journal.