Appendix I to Subpart B of Part 205  


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  • Appendix I to Subpart B of Part 205

    Table I - Sample Size Code Letters

    Batch size Code letter
    4 to 8 A.
    9 to 15 B.
    16 to 25 C.
    26 and larger D.

    Table II - Sampling Plans for Inspecting Batches

    Sample size code letter Test sample Test sample size Cumulative test sample size Batch inspection criteria
    Acceptance No. Rejection No.
    A 1st 4 4 0 1
    B 1st 3 3 0 1
    C 1st 3 3 0 2
    2d 3 6 1 2
    D 1st 2 2 (1) 2
    2d 2 4 (1) 2
    3d 2 6 0 2
    4th 2 8 0 3
    5th 2 10 1 3
    6th 2 12 1 3
    7th 2 14 2 3

    Table III - Batch Sequence Plans

    Sample size code letter Number of batches Cumulative number of batches Sequence inspection criteria
    Acceptance No. Rejection No.
    A 2 2 1 (2)
    2 4 2 4
    2 6 3 5
    2 8 4 5
    B 2 2 0 (2)
    2 4 1 4
    2 6 2 5
    2 8 3 5
    2 10 4 6
    2 12 5 6
    C 2 2 (1) 2
    2 4 0 2
    2 6 0 3
    2 8 1 3
    2 10 2 4
    2 12 3 4
    D 2 2 0 2
    2 4 1 3
    2 6 2 4
    2 8 3 4

    Table IV - Recommended Format for Vehicle Noise Data Sheet

    Test Report Number: Manufacturer:
    VEHICLE:
    Trade Name: VIN:
    Model Year: Other Reference No:
    Configuration Identification: Category Identification:
    Test Site Identification and Location:
    INSTRUMENTATION:
    Microphone Manufacturer: Model No: Serial No:
    Sound Level Manufacturer: Model No: Serial No:
    Calibrator Manufacturer: Model No: Serial No:
    Other and Manufacturer: Model No: Serial No:
    TEST DATA:
    Approach Gear: Date of Test:
    Approach RPM: Temp: Wind:
    Acceleration Test:
    Deceleration Test:

    Acceleration Test

    Run No.
    1 2 3 4 5
    dBA Left
    Right
    Highest RPM attained in End Zone
    Calculated Sound Pressure dBA
    Deceleration Test with Exhaust Brake Applied
    dBA Left
    Right
    Calculated Sound Pressure dBA
    TEST Personnel:
    (Name)
    Recorded By: Date:.........
    (Signature)
    Supervisor: Title:.........
    (Signature)

    [41 FR 15544, Apr. 13, 1976, as amended at 42 FR 61460, Dec. 5, 1977]