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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
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Title 49 - Transportation |
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Subtitle B - Other Regulations Relating to Transportation |
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Chapter II - Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation |
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Part 229 - Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards |
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Subpart C - Safety Requirements |
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Brake System |
§ 229.55 - Piston travel.
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§ 229.55 Piston travel.
(a) Brake cylinder piston travel shall be sufficient to provide brake shoe clearance when the brakes are released.
(b) When the brakes are applied on a standing locomotive, the brake cylinder piston travel may not exceed 11⁄2 inches less than the total possible piston travel. The total possible piston travel for each locomotive shall be entered on Form FRA F 6180-49A.
(c) The minimum brake cylinder pressure shall be 30 pounds per square inch.