FRA Mechanical & Inspection Standards 2

Question 1

Under FRA regulations, what is the maximum allowable lateral flange wear for a wheel before it must be removed from service?

Accepted Answer

1/2 inch

Answer

FRA regulations specify that a wheel with a flange worn to 1/2 inch or less in thickness must be removed from service.

Question 2

Which FRA regulation part specifically governs the inspection and maintenance of freight car safety appliances?

Accepted Answer

49 CFR Part 231

Answer

49 CFR Part 231 covers railroad safety appliances standards, including handholds, ladders, and grab irons on freight cars.

Question 3

What is the minimum height above the top of the rail that a knuckle coupler must be maintained for standard freight cars?

Accepted Answer

31.5 inches

Answer

FRA standards require that coupler height be maintained at a minimum of 31.5 inches above the top of the rail for standard freight cars.

Question 4

Under 49 CFR Part 215, a railroad must perform a pre-departure inspection of freight cars within how many hours of departure?

Accepted Answer

24 hours

Answer

49 CFR Part 215 requires that a freight car must receive a pre-departure inspection within 24 hours before departure.

Question 5

A defect card (bad order tag) on a freight car indicates that the car:

Accepted Answer

Has been placed out of service pending repairs

Answer

A bad order tag (defect card) placed on a freight car means it has been removed from service and must be repaired before returning to operation.

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