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What form is used to write up equipment defects on cars? -
correct answer ✅MAP21a

When a defect is considered a Running Gear Defect, who must you
contact to consider the defect and resulting restrictions? -
correct answer ✅QMP (qualified maintenance person)

What is the maximum speed for trains with a defective bolster
anchor radius rod(BARR) -
correct answer ✅30mph

What is the maximum size for flat spots to be considered a running
gear defect? -
correct answer ✅One spot greater than 2.5(or 2 adjoining spots
greater than 2in)

Why is it important to not let the air pressure go below 50psi? -
correct answer ✅The emergency application of the brakes is no
longer possible

Who performs a Running Brake Test? -
correct answer ✅The Engineer

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Who must communicate the performance of the running brake
test? -
correct answer ✅The conductor and the engineer

One of the requirements to perform a running brake test -
correct answer ✅After striking debris

Who can perform a class I brake test? -
correct answer ✅Only a QMP

What is the purpose of a class I brake test? -
correct answer ✅To ensure the air brake system is 100% effective

Requirement to perform a class IA brake test? -
correct answer ✅When the equipment has been off a source of
compressed air for more than 4 hours since the last class I brake
test

What is the purpose of a class II brake test? -
correct answer ✅To determine brake pipe integrity and continuity

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