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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 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 215 - Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards |
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Subpart B - Freight Car Components |
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Suspension System |
§ 215.111 - Defective plain bearing.
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§ 215.111 Defective plain bearing.
A railroad may not place or continue in service a car, if the car has a plain bearing -
(a) That is missing, cracked, or broken;
(b) On which the bearing liner -
(1) Is loose; or
(2) Has a broken out piece; or
(c) That shows signs of having been overheated, as evidenced by -
(1) Melted babbitt;
(2) Smoke from hot oil; or
(3) Journal surface damage.