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MANUAL OF STANDARDS
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RECOMMENDED PRACTICES

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

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
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

 
 
 
 
 

TO
 

EN




IM

EC


H


N
O


C


 
A


R

 
PA

 

A

 
M


R
O


N




 
 
 
 
 









 
 








 
http://www.aar.com/aar_standards-publications.htm
 
 
 
 
 

TO
 

EN
 
 

IM
 
EC
 
 
H

 
N

 
O

 
C

 
A

 
R

 
PA

 
 
A

 
M

 
R

 
O

 
N

 
             






 
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  
  
  
  
  
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  
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1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–3
1.1.1 Historical Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–3
1.1.2 Legal Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–3
1.1.3 List of Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–4
1.2 Abbreviations and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–10

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1.2.2 Definitions, General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–11
1.2.3 Tank Car Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–12

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1.3 General Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–16
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1.3.1 Car Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–16
1.3.2 DOT Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–16
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1.3.3 AAR Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–16

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1.3.4 Safety Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–16

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1.3.5 Interchange. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–16

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1.3.6 Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–17

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1.3.7 Editions of Referenced Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–17

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1.3.8 Calibration and Capacity Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–17

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1.3.9 Gauging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–18

1.3.10 Age Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–18
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1.3.11 Head Shields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–18

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1.3.12 Rebuilt Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–18

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1.3.13 Commodity Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–18

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1.3.14 Reporting Marks and Car Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–18

1.3.15 Documentation at the Sale of Tank Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–18
1.3.16 Requirements for Tank Cars with Gross Rail Load Over 263,000 lb to 286,000 lb, Inclusive. . . . . . C-III–19
1.3.17 Maintenance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–20
1.4 Procedures for Securing Approval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–20
1.4.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–20
1.4.2 Approval of Precedent and Nonprecedent Tank Car Designs (Form AAR 4-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–20
1.4.3 Application Form AAR 4-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–24
Fig. 1.1 Form AAR 4-2 Application for Approval and Certificate of Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–28
Fig. 1.2 Form AAR 4-2.1 Supplementary page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–29
1.4.4 Certificate of Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–30
1.4.5 Pressure Relief Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–30
Fig. 1.3 Form AAR 4-3 Application for Approval of Pressure Relief Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–32
1.4.6 Valves and Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–33

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Fig. 1.4 Form AAR 4-5 Application for Approval of Valves and Fittings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–35
Fig. 1.5 Form AAR 4-7 Application for Renewal of Approval for Valves and Fittings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–37
1.4.7 Renewal of Approval for Valves and Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–36
Fig. 1.6 Form AAR 4-4 AAR Tank Car Service Trial Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–40
1.4.8 AAR Service Trials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–38
Fig. 1.7 Form AAR 4-6 Final Product Test and Inspection Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–42
1.4.9 Final Product Test and Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–41
1.4.10 Certified Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–43
1.5 Certification of Independent Third Parties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–44
1.5.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–44

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1.5.2 Requirements and Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–44
1.5.3 Procedures for Obtaining Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–44

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
 

 
 
 


               




             


TO



EN



IM


EC

        
H

             
N


O


C



A

         
R

   

PA



A

             
M


R

 
O


N


           


 
 
10/2007

 

 

Table 1.1 List of tank car specifications (page 1 of 5)
(See end of table for footnotes)
Originally Latest Obsolete for New Operational
Specification
a/ Approved Revision Construction Status
by AAR b/ b/ c/

    

    
    
    
    

TO
    
    

EN
    

IM
    
    
EC
    
    
H
N

    
O

    

C

    
    
A
R

    

PA

    

    

A

    

M

    

R

    

O

    

N

    

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    

 
 
10/2007

 

Table 1.1 List of tank car specifications (page 2 of 5)

(See end of table for footnotes)
Originally Latest Obsolete for New Operational
Specification
a/ Approved Revision Construction Status
by AAR b/ b/ c/

    

    
    
    
    
    
    

TO
    
    

EN
    
    
  
IM  
EC
    
    
H

    

N
O

    

C

    

    
A

    

R
PA

    

    

A

    

M

    

R

    

O

    

N

    

    
    
    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

 
 
10/2007

 

Table 1.1 List of tank car specifications (page 3 of 5)

(See end of table for footnotes)
Originally Latest Obsolete for New Operational
Specification
a/ Approved Revision Construction Status
by AAR b/ b/ c/

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

TO
    

    

EN
    

    

  
IM  
EC
    

    

H

    

N


O

   

C

    
    
A

    

R
PA

    

    
A

    

M

    

R

    

O

    

N

    

    

    

    

    

    

    
    
    

    

    
    
    
    

 
 
10/2007

 

Table 1.1 List of tank car specifications (page 4 of 5)

(See end of table for footnotes)
Originally Latest Obsolete for New Operational
Specification
a/ Approved Revision Construction Status
by AAR b/ b/ c/

    

    
    
    

    

    

    

TO
    
    

EN
    
    

IM
    
EC
    

    

H

    

N


O

   


C

   
    
A

    

R
PA

    

    

A

    
M

    

R

    

O

    

N

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

 
 
10/2007

 

Table 1.1 List of tank car specifications (page 5 of 5)

(See end of table for footnotes)
Originally Latest Obsolete for New Operational
Specification
a/ Approved Revision Construction Status
by AAR b/ b/ c/

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

TO
    

    

EN
    
    
  
IM  
EC
    
    
H

    
N
O

    
C

    
    
A

    
R
PA

    
    
A

    

M

    

R

    

O

 
N


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
10/2007

 

Table 1.2 Data for tank cars in interchange service not otherwise listed in these specificationsa/
Specification AAR-201A70W 113A175Wb/ 113D120Wb/
  
  
  
   
  

   

   
   

TO
   
   

EN
   
   

IM

EC
   

H

   

N


O

   

C

   
A

 
R


PA

 
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007

 

 
 

Table 1.3 Abbreviations
 
 

 
 
 
 

TO
 
 

EN
 
 
 
IM
EC
 
 
H
N

 
O

 
C

 
A

 
R

 
PA

 
 
A

 
M

 
R

 
O

 
N

 


 
 
10/2007

 

 

Table 1.4 General definitions

 
         


 
 
 
       
       
 


TO



EN
 
           

IM

EC
 
          
H



N
O



C


A


R


PA



A

         

M


R

 

O


N

 


 
 



 


 
 
10/2007

 

 
                

 


        


            



Table 1.5 Class DOT-103*W expansion capacity and suffix letters

TO
Bottom Bottom Minimum Percentage
Tank

EN
Outlet Washout Expansion
 

IM
   
  
EC
   
   
H

    
N

    
O

  
C

   
A
R


PA



            
A


M


R

Table 1.6 Class DOT-105A, J, or S***W suffix letters

O

  
N

  

  


  


Table 1.7 Class DOT-106A***X suffix letters
  
  
  


  


 
 
10/2007

 






           




Table 1.8 Class DOT-111A***W* suffix letters
Bottom Bottom
Tank
Outlet Washout

TO
 
  

EN
 
  

IM
 
   
EC
   
 
H

   
N

 
O

  
C

 
A
R

               
PA



Table 1.9 Class DOT-112A, J, S, or T***W suffix letters
A
M

  
R

  
O


N

  
  


 
 
10/2007

 


               
 

Table 1.10 Class DOT-113****W suffix letters
  

  



  


TO


               

EN



IM
Table 1.11 Class DOT-114A, J, S, or T***W suffix letters
EC
  
  
H


N

  
O

  
C


A


R


PA

Table 1.12 Class DOT-115A***W* suffix letters

  
A
M

  
  
R
O


N



 





            

Table 1.13 Class AAR-203*W suffix letters
  
  

 
 
10/2007

 





Table 1.14 Class AAR-204 suffix letters
  
  


           
             

Table 1.15 Specification AAR-206W suffix letters

TO
  
  

EN

  

IM
           
EC


H

Table 1.16 Class AAR-207A**W* suffix letters

N
O

  
C

  
  
A
R


PA


           
A



M


R

Table 1.17 Class AAR-211A***W* suffix letters

O
N

  

  
  
  

 
 
10/2007

 

 




     




 



TO
                
 

EN
 

IM
 
EC


H

 
N


O


C


A

 
R


PA




A


M
R

 
O

             
N



 


             

               



 
 
10/2007

 

 






              

 


 

TO
 

EN
     


IM


EC

 
H

              
N


O
C

 

A
R

 
PA


          
A


M


R

 
O

 
N

 
 
 
 
             



 
 
10/2007

 

 

             
             



              

 

 

 

TO



EN
 

IM

EC
 
       
H


N

 
O


C


A


R

 
PA



A

              
M


R

 
O


N

 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 


 
 
10/2007

 

   







 
      
             


 

TO
            

EN



IM
 
EC
  
    
H


N


O


C

 
A

      

R

                
PA

 
 
A
M

 

R


O


N

             
    

 

              

 

 
  

 
 
10/2007

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

TO
 


EN

             


IM
 
EC

 
H

  
N


O


C



A
R

 
PA



A

               
M

            

R


O

 
N

          

            
 
 


             





 
 
10/2007

 

 

                  

 

            








TO



EN



IM
 
 
EC

H



N

 
O

       

C


A


R

            
PA

 
 
A

 
M


R

 
O

 
N

 

 

 

 


 

 

 
 


 
 
10/2007

 

 

  
 

 


 
 
 
 

TO

 

EN

 

IM
 

EC
 

H

 
N


O
C

 

A

            
R

                  
PA


 
A
M

          

R


O


N

             





              



               
 


 
 
10/2007

 

 




 
 
 


 



TO
             
 

EN
 

IM
   

EC


H


N


O


C



A


R


PA


           
A

  
M

             

R


O


N

 
             

 










 
 
10/2007

 

 
 
 


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 


 

 

TO



EN


Code Description Code Description Code Description

  
IM
  
EC
  
     
H

  

N

     

O

  

C

     

  
A

     

R

  

PA


A


M

 
R


O

 
N

 


 
  

 

  
 





 
 
10/2007

 

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 
 

 


 
 
 
 




  
 

TO

 

EN
 

IM
 

EC
 

H

 
N
O

 

C

 
A


R


PA

 
 
A


M

 
R


O

 
N

 
 

 



 
 
 


 
 
  

 
 
10/2007

 

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 
 
 
 


 






TO
 
 


EN



IM
 
EC

 
H


N

 
O


C

 
A



R


PA

 

A


M
R

 

O


N

          
           
  

        



            
           
            


 
 
10/2007

 

 



 


 
 
 


 

TO



EN
             


IM
 
EC

H

 
N


O


C

 
A


R


PA

 


A


M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007

 


 
        
    
  
    
 
   

   
   
   
   
   
   
   

    
   
   

TO
   
   

EN
   
   


IM

 

EC
 


H

   

 
N

 
 
O

 
C

 
 
 
A

 
R

 
   
PA

 
 
 
A

 
 
M

 
R

  

O



N


 




 


 



 
 



Fig. 1.1 Form AAR 4-2 Application for Approval and Certificate of Construction
(Click here to access a printable form)
 
 
10/2007

 

 

 

 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 



 




 


  

Fig. 1.2 Form AAR 4-2.1 Supplementary page

 
 
10/2007

 

 
 
 

              


 
  
      




TO
 

EN



IM

EC
               

H

 
N


O


C

 
A
R

 
PA

             
 
A

  

M


R


O


N

                  

 
             

 
            

 
 
 
 
 


 
 
10/2007

 

 

Line Instruction
 
 

 
 
 
  
 
 

TO
 
 

EN
 


IM
 
EC
 

H

 
N

 
O

 
C

 

A


R
PA

 


A

 
M


R


O


N


 


 


 

 

 



 
 
10/2007

 





 



 

 
 
         

       

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EN
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H
N

 
O


C



A


R

  

PA

  

   
    
A

   

M

   

R


O

 

N

 


 


 






Fig. 1.3 Form AAR 4-3 Application for Approval of Pressure Relief Device
(Click here to access a printable form)
 
 
10/2007

 

 
 
 

             


 

                 
 
 

TO
            


EN
 
 

IM

EC
 

H

 
N

 
O


C

 

A
R

 
PA

 
A

Line Instruction
M

 
R

 
O

 
N

 
 
 
 

 


 


 
 


 
 
10/2007

 

Line Instruction
 

 

 
 

 
 
 

TO
 


EN


IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007

 





 
  
  
   
  
 


 


TO


        

EN
      
      

IM
       
EC
      
      
H

        

N

      

O

      

C

       

      
A

      

R
PA

 

 
A

    

M


R


O


N

 













 

Fig. 1.4 Form AAR 4-5 Application for Approval of Valves and Fittings
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 
 
10/2007

 

 
 


    
           

 

 
 

TO
Line Instruction
 

EN
 
 

IM

EC
 

H

 
N

 
O


C

 
A

 
R
PA

 

Line Instruction
A
M

 
R


O

 
N

Line Instruction
 
 
 
 
 
 

 



 
 
10/2007

 






 
 
   
  

             



TO
  

EN


IM
   
EC
      
      
      
H
N

  

O
C

 
A

  
R

 
PA

 
 
A


M

 
R
O
N

 

 


  







Fig. 1.5 Form AAR 4-7 Application for Renewal of Approval for Valves and Fittings
(Click here to access a printable form)
 
 
10/2007

 

 
 
            


 

              


 


TO
               


EN


IM
  

EC


H


N

  

O


C

 
A

             
R

 
PA



A


M

 
R

            
O


N

 
 

 

 

 
 


 
 
10/2007

 

 

Line Instruction
 
 
 
 

 

 
 

TO
 


EN
 


IM
 

EC
 
H

 
N

 
O

 
C

 
A

 
R


PA




 
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007

 





 
 
 

  


 

 
 
    
     

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA


A

 
M

 
 
R


O


N





 






 

 

Fig. 1.6 Form AAR 4-4 AAR Tank Car Service Trial Report
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 
 
10/2007

 

 
 
 

 
            



 
 


TO
 


EN
 


IM
 
EC
Line Instruction
H

 
N

 
O


C

 
A

 
R

 
PA


 
A


M

 
R


O


N

 
 

 
 
 
 


 

 
 
10/2007

 


 
 
 
 



 

 


    




TO




EN
   


IM


EC



H
N


O



C


A


R


PA




A


M


R
O


N




 

 
 
 
 



 





Fig. 1.7 Form AAR 4-6 Final Product Test and Inspection Report
(Click here to access a printable form)

 
 
10/2007

 

 
 
             


 

 
 
 
 
 

TO
 
 

EN


 
IM
EC
 
H


N

 
O

 
C

 
A

 
R

 
PA

 
 
A

 
M

 
R

 
O

 
N

 
 
            

 
 


 

 


 
 
10/2007

 

 
 
  


              

            
           

 
 

TO

                 

EN
               


IM


EC

H

 
N

           
O



C


A

 
R


PA

 
A

 
M


R


O

 
N



 
       


               
              

 


 


 
 
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 





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2.1 Special Commodity Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–47
2.1.1 Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen, and Oxygen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–47
2.1.2 Hydrogen Sulfide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–47
2.1.3 Molten Sulphur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–48
2.1.4 Hydrogen Fluoride, Anhydrous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–48

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2.1.5 Vinyl Chloride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–49

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2.1.6 Aluminum Tank Car Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–50
2.1.7 Totally Contained Commodities (Shipped in Tank Cars not Equipped with Pressure Relief Devices)C-III–50

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2.1.8 Ammonia, Anhydrous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–50
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2.1.9 Chlorine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–51
2.2 General Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–52
H

2.2.1 Pressure Tank Car Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–52

N

2.2.2 Manway Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–52

O

2.2.3 Fittings for Acid Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–52

C

2.2.4 Eduction Pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–54

A

2.2.5 Two-Bolt Swing Closures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–54

R

2.2.6 Lead Rupture Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–54

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2.2.7 Vacuum Relief Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–54

2.2.8 Electrical Bonding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–54
A
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2.2.9 Internal Reinforcing Pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–54

R

2.2.10 Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–54

O

2.2.11 Bottom Outlet Caps and Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–55

N

2.2.12 Internal Heater Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–55

2.2.13 Gas Purging Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–55
2.2.14 Pressure Relief Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–55
2.2.15 Thermal Protection Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–55
2.2.16 Re-Stenciling AAR Class Cars to DOT/TC Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–56
2.3 Special Requirements (Proposed Revisions to DOT Specifications). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–56
2.3.1 AAR Special Requirements for DOT Tank Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–56
2.4 Shipper Requirements in Addition to DOT Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–57
2.4.1 Outage Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–57

 
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2.5 Requirements for DOT/TC Tank Cars Weighing Over 263,000 lb GRL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-III–57
2.5.1 All Class DOT/TC Tank Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–57
2.5.2 Class DOT/TC-111 Nonpressure Tank Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–57
2.5.3 Class DOT/TC Pressure Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–58
2.5.4 Class DOT/TC-113 Cryogenic Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–58
2.5.5 Class DOT/TC-115 Nonpressure Tank Cars (tank within a tank) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–58

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O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
 
 

 
              

          

 

TO
 

EN
           


IM
 
EC
               

H

              
N


O

 
C


A

             
R


PA

 

A
M

Hardness Rc 22 maximum
R

Tensile strength 90,000 psi (621MPa) minimum

O

Yield strength 75,000 psi (517 MPa) minimum

N

 


 
 
 
                 
               
  
   

               
              


 
 
10/2007 
 

 

  

 
 

  

 
        

TO

              

EN
         
             

IM


EC
             
H



N


O


C

 
A


R

 
PA



A

 
M
R

 
           
O


N

 
 


 


   

 
 
              
              
 

 
 
10/2007 
 

          


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



TO
              
 

EN



IM

EC
 

H

 
N

 
O

 
C

 
A


R


PA

 

A

 
M

 
R

 
O


N

 


 
 
 
 
        




 
 
10/2007 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
  

 



TO

 

EN
                


IM

EC

            
           
H


N
O

              
C

 
A

 
R

 
PA

 

A


M

             
R


O

 
N

 
 
 
 

 
 



      
        


 
 
10/2007 
 

 


 

            
 


(HS+H) + (JT+S) 32%




TO
 


EN



IM
 EC
 
 
H
N

          
O



C

             
A


R

 
PA

 
 
A
M

 
R

 
O

 
N

 
               






 
 
10/2007 
 

 


 

            
 


(HS+H) + (JT+S) 45%




TO
 


EN



IM
 EC
 
 
H
N

 

O


C

        

A


R

 
PA


     
A

             
M

 
 
R

  

O
N

 



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
10/2007 
 

  

 

              

 
 
 


 
 


TO
 


EN
  

IM
 

EC
 

H


N

 
O


C



A
R

 
PA

 

A

  

M

 
R


O

 
N




 
 


  
 
              
            
 
 
 



 
 
10/2007 
 

 
             





 

 
 



TO
 
             

EN

 

IM
 
EC
                

H

 
N


O

 
C


A

  

R


PA

 

A
M

 
R


O

 
N



 





 

            



 
 

 

 
              
 


 


 
 


TO
 
             


EN


IM
 

EC
 
H



N
O

 
C



A
R

 
PA




A
M

 
R

 
O


N

 
               
 
            

               

     
    

 

 


 
 

 

 
              
 

  
 
           

 

 

TO
             


EN
 


IM
 
EC

 
H

 
N
O

 
C

 
A

 
R
PA

 

A


M

 
R


O

              
N







               
                  


 
 

 

             




          




 
 


TO
     



EN
 

IM
 
EC
 

H

      

N


O
C

 

A
R

 
PA



A

 
M

             
           
R

 
O


N

 
 

 
 
 
     
             

 

              
 

 
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
 

           


 
  
 

  

             
              


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 


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 
 

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 
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
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10/2007 
 





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3.1 (AAR.100) Specifications Applicable to Class AAR-203W and AAR-211W Tank Car Tanks. . . . . . . . C-III–61
3.1.1 (AAR.100-1) General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–61
3.1.2 (AAR.100-2) Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–61
3.1.3 (AAR.100-4) Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–61
3.1.4 (AAR.100-10) Welding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–61

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3.1.5 (AAR.100-11) Postweld Heat Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–61
3.1.6 (AAR.100-16) Gauging Devices, Top Loading and Unloading Devices, Venting Devices, and Air

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Inlet Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–61
3.1.7 (AAR.100-17) Bottom Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–61
3.1.8
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(AAR.100-18) Pressure Relief Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–62
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3.1.9 (AAR.100-24) Stamping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–62
3.1.10 (AAR.100-25) Stenciling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–62
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3.1.11 (AAR.100-26) Certificate of Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–62

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3.2 (AAR.200) Specifications Applicable to Class AAR-204W Tank Car Tanks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–62
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3.2.1 (AAR.200-1) General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–62

3.2.2 (AAR.200-2) Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–62
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3.2.3 (AAR.200-4) Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–62

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3.2.4 (AAR.200-5) Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–63

3.2.5 (AAR.200-6) Bursting Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–63
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3.2.6 (AAR.200-8) Thickness of Plates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–63

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3.2.7 (AAR.200-11) Welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–63

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3.2.8 (AAR.200-12) Postweld Heat Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–63

O

3.2.9 (AAR.200-18) Test of Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–63

N

3.2.10 (AAR.200-20) Pressure Relief Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–63

3.2.11 (AAR.200-24) Stamping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–64
3.2.12 (AAR.200-25) Stenciling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–64
3.2.13 (AAR.200-26) Certification of Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–64
3.3 (AAR.300) Specifications Applicable to Class AAR-206W Tank Car Tanks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–64
3.3.1 (AAR.300-1) General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–64
3.3.2 (AAR.300-2) Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–64
3.3.3 (AAR.300-10) Welding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–64
3.3.4 (AAR.300-19) Pressure Relief Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–64
3.3.5 (AAR.300-25) Stamping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–64
3.3.6 (AAR.300-26) Stenciling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–65
3.3.7 (AAR.300-27) Certificate of Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–65
3.4 (AAR.400) Specifications Applicable to Class AAR-207W Pressure Differential Covered Hopper
Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–65
 
 
10/2007 
 

3.4.1 (AAR.400-1) General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–65

3.4.2 (AAR.400-2) Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–65
3.4.3 (AAR.400-3) Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–65
3.4.4 (AAR.400-4) Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–65
3.4.5 (AAR.400-5) Bursting Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–65
3.4.6 (AAR.400-6) Thickness of Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–66
3.4.7 (AAR.400-7) Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–67
3.4.8 (AAR.400-8) Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–67
3.4.9 (AAR.400-9) Welding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–67
3.4.10 (AAR.400-10) Postweld Heat Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–68
3.4.11 (AAR.400-11) Car Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–68

TO
3.4.12 (AAR.400-12) Hatch Nozzles, Covers, and Openings in Shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–68
3.4.13 (AAR.400-13) Internal Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–68

EN
3.4.14 (AAR.400-14) Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–68
3.4.15 (AAR.400-15) Gauging Devices, Bottom Outlet Valve Operating Rods, Venting and Air Inlet

IM
Devices, and Loading and Unloading Pipes Extending Through the Shell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–68
EC
3.4.16 (AAR.400-16) Pressure Relief Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–69
3.4.17 (AAR.400-17) Pressure Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–69
H

3.4.18 (AAR.400-18) Tests of Pressure Relief Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–69

N

3.4.19 (AAR.400-19) Stamping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–69

O
C

3.4.20 (AAR.400-20) Stenciling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–69

3.4.21 (AAR.400-21) Certificate of Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–70
A

3.4.22 (AAR.400-22) Qualification and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–70

R
PA

3.4.23 (AAR.401) Individual Specification Requirements Applicable to Class AAR-207W Pressure

Differential Covered Hopper Cars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–70
3.5 (AAR.500) Specifications Applicable to Class AAR-208 Tank Car Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–72
A
M

3.5.1 (AAR.500-1) General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–72

R

3.5.2 (AAR.500-2) Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–72

O

3.5.3 (AAR.500-3) Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–72

N

3.5.4 (AAR.500-4) Bursting Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–72

3.5.5 (AAR.500-5) Material. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–72
3.5.6 (AAR.500-6) Tank Heads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–72
3.5.7 (AAR.500-7) Manway, Filling, and Discharge Openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–72
3.5.8 (AAR.500-8) Tank Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–72
3.5.9 (AAR.500-9) Lining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–72
3.5.10 (AAR.500-10) Painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–73
3.5.11 (AAR.500-11) Bottom Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–73
3.5.12 (AAR.500-12) Pressure Relief Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–73
3.5.13 (AAR.500-13) Test of Tanks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–73
3.5.14 (AAR.500-14) Stamping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–73
3.5.15 (AAR.500-15) Stenciling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–73
3.5.16 (AAR.500-16) Certificate of Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–73

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
          

  


            


Table 3.1 DOT specifications for Class AAR-203W and AAR-211W tanks
AAR Specification Applicable DOT Specification
AAR-203W DOT-103W

TO
AAR-203DW DOT-103DW

EN
AAR-211A60W1 DOT-111A60W1
AAR-211A60ALW1 DOT-111A60ALW1

IM
AAR-211A100W1 DOT-111A100W1
EC
AAR-211A100W6 DOT-111A100W6
AAR-211A100ALW1 DOT-111A100ALW1
H

  

N

 
O
C

 
A

 
R

 
PA


 
A


M
R

  

O

               
N


 
  


         

 

  



 
 
10/2007 
 

  

              
              
             
 

                



  



TO
 

EN

 

IM

EC

  
H


N


O
C

  

 
A
R

 
PA

  

              
A


M
R

            
O


               
N


  
 
  
               
 
 

           




 
 
10/2007 
 

  


 

  

  
                
 
  

              

TO
  

EN
  


IM
  
EC


H

 
N
O

 
C



A

 
R


PA


 
A


M


R

      


O


N

        

 
 





 
 
10/2007 
 

 
             

              

         


 

  

 


TO



EN
  


IM

EC
  
 
H
N

 
O

  

C


A


R


PA

  

 
A
M

  

R


O


N

  


              
             

  


                

 


 
 
10/2007 
 

  




  
 
 

  
            
             


TO
  

EN
 
  

IM
     
EC

H

 
                 
N


O

 
C

 
A


R
PA

  


A

  

M

 
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

  

 
 
Pd
t = ------------ (conventional units)
2SE

d = inside diameter in inches
E = welded joint efficiency = 0.9E1 where E1 is the joint efficiency shown in Table 3.2
P = minimum required bursting pressure in psi
S = minimum tensile strength of plate material in psi, as prescribed in Table M10
t = minimum design thickness of plate in inches, after forming

Pd

TO
t = ---------------------- (SI units)
2000SE


EN
d = inside diameter, millimeters
E = welded joint efficiency = 0.9E1 where E1 is the joint efficiency shown in Table 3.2

IM
P = minimum required bursting pressure, kPa
S = minimum tensile strength of plate material, MPa, as prescribed in Table M10
EC
t = minimum design thickness of plate after forming, millimeters
H
N

Table 3.2 Values of E1 joint efficiency

O

Degree of Radioscopy
C

Type of Joint Full Partial* None

A

Double-welded butt joint 1.00 0.85 0.70

R

Single-welded butt joint using backing strip 0.90 0.80 0.65

PA

Double-full-fillet lap joint ...... ...... 0.55

  
A
M

                
 
R
O

5PL
t = ------------ (conventional units)
N

6SE

E = welded joint efficiency as defined in Table 3.2 [AAR.400-6(a)]
L = main inside radius to which head is dished, measured on concave side in inches
P = minimum required bursting pressure in psi
S = minimum tensile strength of plate material in psi as prescribed in Table M10
t = minimum design thickness of plate in inches, after forming
5PL
t = ---------------------- (SI units)
6000SE

E = welded joint efficiency as defined in Table 3.2
L = main inside radius to which head is dished, measured on concave side, millimeters
P = minimum required bursting pressure, kPa
S = minimum tensile strength of plate material, MPa, as described in Table M10
t = minimum design thickness of plate after forming, millimeters

 
 
10/2007 
 

           



  
 

 
 
 
 
 

TO



EN
 

IM

              
EC

H

  

N

 
O


C

 
A


R

 
PA


  
A
M

            
R


O

 
N


      




 

  

 


  

 
 
10/2007 
 

              

             



 
  

  
 
  

TO
 

EN
 


IM
 
EC

H

 
N


O

     

C


A

  

R

             
PA




A
M

  

R

              
O


N

 

         


        



 
 
10/2007 
 

  

 

 
  

  
 
 
  

TO
 
 

EN




IM

EC
 
H

  

N

         
O


C

  

A


R

  

PA


Table 3.3 Stamping requirements for Class AAR-400
A

Example of Required Stamping

M

Specification AAR-207A60W
R

Material ASTM A516-70

O
N

Cladding material (if any) ASTM A240-304 CLAD

Car builder’s initials ABC
Date of original test 00-0000
Car assembler (if other than car builder) DEF
Capacity 0000 CU FT (or 0000 CU FT and 000 CU M)
  

 


 



 
 
10/2007 
 

  

 
 


  

 
 


TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 


  
 
  

                  




TO
  

EN

  

IM
 
EC


H

 
N


O
C

 
 
A
R

  

PA


  
A
M

 

R


O
N

             

 

  
 


 
 
  
              


 
 

 

  



  
              

 




 

TO


EN
  


IM
  
EC


H

  


N
O

  

C

   


A


R
PA

Table 3.5 Stamping requirements for Class AAR-500

Example of Required Stamping
A

Specification AAR-208
M

Material DOUGLAS FIR

R

Lining DOUGLAS FIR

O

Tank builder’s initials ABC

N

Date of original test 00-0000

Water capacity 0000 GAL (or 0000 GAL and 00 000 L)
  

  
 

 
 

 

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A
M
R
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4.1 Specifications for Acceptability of Tank Containers (AAR.600) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–76
4.1.1 (AAR.600-1) General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–76
4.1.2 (AAR.600-2) Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–76
4.1.3 (AAR.600-3) Insulation Jacket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–76
4.1.4 (AAR.600-4) Design Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–76

TO
4.1.5 (AAR.600-5) Thickness of Plates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–77

EN
4.1.6 (AAR.600-6) Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–77
4.1.7 (AAR.600-7) Tank Heads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–77

IM
4.1.8 (AAR.600-8) Expansion Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–77
EC
4.1.9 (AAR.600-9) Manway, Nozzles, Flanges, and Other Openings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–77
4.1.10 (AAR.600-10) Closures for Manways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–77
H

4.1.11 (AAR.600-11) Gauging Devices, Top Loading and Unloading Devices, and Air Inlet Devices . . . . C-III–78
N

4.1.12 (AAR.600-12) Bottom Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–78

O

4.1.13 (AAR.600-13) Pressure Relief Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–78

C

4.1.14 (AAR.600-14) Closures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–78

A

4.1.15 (AAR.600-15) Tank Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–79

R

4.1.16 (AAR.600-16) Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–79

PA

4.1.17 (AAR.600-17) Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–79

4.1.18 (AAR.600-18) Retest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–79
A
M

4.1.19 (AAR.600-19) Container Securement System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–79

R

4.2 (AAR.700) Specifications for Acceptability of Tank Trailers in TOFC Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–80
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
  
 
        

 


        



TO



EN
 

IM
 EC
 
H

DOT 51 IMO Type 5

N

DOT 60 IMO Type 7

O

IM-101 ISO 1496/III

C

IMO Type 1
A

 
R


PA

 
A

  

M


R

 
O


N

           

  
  



  


 
 
10/2007 
 

  

              

 
 

 
 
 
 
      


TO
  

EN



IM

  
EC
 
H

 
N


O
C

  

A

 
R


PA


 
A


M

  

R
O

 
N

 

              

  



 
 
10/2007 
 

          

              

 

        
 
 
 
  

TO
 


EN



IM
 
EC

H

 
N



O


C


A

  

R
PA

 

A

        

M

 
R


O

 
N


        

  


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 

 

 
    


 



TO
               
       


EN


  
IM
EC
               
H


N


O


C


A

 
R


PA


     
     
A


M


R


O

  

N




 

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  
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
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
  
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 
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 

 
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 





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5.1 Requirements for Tank and Appurtenances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–82
5.1.1 Welding Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–82
5.1.2 Heater Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–82
5.1.3 Welding Stud Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–83
5.1.4 Plate Thickness and Material Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–83

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5.1.5 Openings in Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–84

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5.1.6 Placard Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–84
5.1.7 Safety Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–84

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5.1.8 Stenciling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–84
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5.1.9 Lifting Provision Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–84
5.2 Tank Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–84
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5.2.1 Anchors, General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–84

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5.2.2 Tank Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–87

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5.3 Head Shields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–87

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5.3.1 Design and Test Requirements for Head Shield Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–87
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5.4 Auxiliary Compressed Gas Containers on Tank Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–88

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5.4.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–88

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5.4.2 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–88

5.4.3 Supply Containers and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–89
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5.4.4 Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–89

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5.4.5 Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–90

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5.4.6 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–90

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5.4.7 Engine and Heater Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–91

5.4.8 Vaporizers for Liquefied Gases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–91
5.4.9 Inspection and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–91

 
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 

 
 
 
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 

 

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 

TO
               


EN

 

IM

EC
 
H

 

N
O

 
C

 
A

 
R


PA

 
A

 
M

 
R
O

 
N

 
 

               

 


        

 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
              

 



            


 
              

TO




EN



IM

EC
 
           
H


N


O


C



A


R


PA

 

A

 
M

              
R



O

                
N

 
 
             


   

 

          

 



 
 
10/2007 
 

 

 
              

 
  


             




TO
 

EN



IM


EC
 
H


N

 
O


C

 
A


R


PA


 
A


M
R

 
O



N

 


 
 
  


               
  


 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
         

 
           
               

 R – W   1 250 000 
S u = -------------------------------------------------------- , lb (conventional units)
R


TO
R = Rail load limit, lb
W = Weight of trucks plus underframe, lb

EN
 R – W  5 560 
S u = ------------------------------------------ , kN (SI units)

IM
R

EC
R = Rail load limit, kg
W = Mass of trucks plus underframe, kg
H
N

 
O


C

 
A

    

R


PA

              
              
 
A


M


R

0.076  u  2 b
O

2
cr = u – ----------------------------- ---
E t
N



 = critical buckling stress, psi (MPa)

 = compressive strength of anchor or sill material, psi (MPa)
E = modulus of elasticity, psi (MPa)
b = fastener spacing, in. (mm)
t = thickness of anchor or sill material, in. (mm)
 
                

         


 

 
 
10/2007 
 

             
 



Table 5.1 Minimum connection shear strength

Rail Load Limit—Conventional Units
177,000 lb Over 177,000 lb Over
or less to 220,000 lb 220,000 lb
Minimum shear strength, lb 1,320,000 1,650,000 1,980,000

Rail Load Limit—SI Units

80 285 kg Over 80 285 kg Over

TO
or less to 99 790 kg 99 790 kg
Minimum shear strength, N 5 872 7 340 8 807

EN
               

IM


EC

              
H


N


O


C

                
 
A
R

 
PA



Table 5.2 Fastener shear strength values

A

Design Ultimate
M

Shear Strength
R

Fastener ksi (MPa)

O
N

ASTM A502 Gr. 1 rivet 50 (345)

ASTM A325 (1/2 in.– 1 in. ) bolt 87 (600)
ASTM A490 (1/2 in.– 1 1/2 in. ) bolt 103 (710)
Two-piece rivet, 50–60 ksi shear ultimate, undriven 63 (434)
Two-piece rivet, 126–157 ksi ultimate tensile, undriven 84 (579)

 
                


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 



                   
                    
  

              

 
 

TO



EN


IM
 

EC


H
N

Conventional Units SI Units

O

Impact Environment:
C

7,500,000h 3 402 000h

A

Vertical Fvertic al = W s 1 + ------------------------------ Fvertic al = 9.8W s 1 + ------------------------------

Wc L WcL
R

combined with
PA

1,250,000W s 5 560 000W s

Longitudinal Flongitudinal = ----------------------------------- Flongitudinal = -----------------------------------
A

W W
M

In-Train Environment:
R

Vertical F vertical = 3W s Fvertical = 29.42W s

O

combined with
N

Lateral F lateral = 1.25W s Flateral = 12.26Ws


F = Uniformly distributed load acting on head shield, lb (N)
Ws = Weight (mass) of head shield including attachments thereto, lb (kg)
W = Light-weight (tare) of car, lb (kg)
h = Vertical distance between centerline of coupler and center of gravity of empty car, ft (mm)
Wc = Light-weight of car (W) less weight of trucks, lb (kg)
L = Length over tank heads, ft (mm)

 
 
10/2007 
 

 


 
 

                 



 


TO
            


EN



IM

EC
 

H

 
N
O

 
C



A


R


PA



A


M


R

 
O

 
N


Table 5.3 General definitions
 
  
 
   
 

 



 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
       


 
 

 
            


TO
 
            

EN



IM
 
EC

 
H


N

  

O


C

 
A

 
R

              
PA



A

 
M


R


O


N


 

 

 
 

 

 


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 

        

 
 
  
 

 

TO
 

EN
 
 

IM
 
EC

H

 

N
O

 
C


A

 
R


PA

      


A

 
M

  


R
O

 
N


 

 




 


 


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 

               

 


 
              
 

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 

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                


IM
 
EC
 
H

 
N

 
O

              
C


A

 
R
PA

 
            

A


M


R
O

 

N



 
 
10/2007 
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 
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 







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6.1 Car Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–94
6.1.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–94
6.1.2 Center Sills or Draft Sills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–94
6.1.3 Body Bolsters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–95
6.1.4 Jacking Pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–95

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6.1.5 Draft Gears, Draft Attachments, and Cushion Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–95

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6.1.6 Couplers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–95
6.1.7 Brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–95

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6.1.8 Trucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–96
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6.1.9 Center of Gravity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–96
6.1.10 Limiting Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–97
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6.1.11 Horizontal and Vertical Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–97

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6.1.12 Standard Nominal Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–97

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6.2 Design Loads and Stresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–97

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6.2.1 Vertical Loads on Coupler Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–97

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6.2.2 Jacking Load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–97

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6.2.3 Draft and Compressive End Loads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–98

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6.2.4 Impact Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–98

6.3 Test Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–98
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6.3.1 General Test Requirements for Car Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–98

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6.3.2 Static Vertical Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–98

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6.3.3 Jacking Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–98

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6.3.4 Static Compression Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–98

6.3.5 Dynamic Squeeze Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–99
6.3.6 Impact Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–99

 
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10/2007 
 

 
 
 


               

 
             

 

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 


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 

IM
 
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 

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           
N


O


C



A

         
R

 
PA

 

A
M

 
        
R


O
N

               


              
 





            
 
                 




 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
             

              


 

              

 

TO

 

EN



IM


EC
  
H

 
N


O

 
C

              
A


R

 
PA


           
A


M

 
R
O

 
N



 
           


 



 
 
10/2007 
 

 
            

 



 
 

 

TO
 

EN


 

IM
                 
EC


H

Table 6.1 Spring deflection

N
O

Spring Travel Spring Deflection

Spring
C

in. mm in. mm
D-2* 1 5/8 41.3 3/4 19.0
A
R

D-3 2 1/2 63.5 1 1/4 31.8

PA

D-4 3 1/16 77.8 1 3/8 34.9

D-5 3 11/16 93.7 1 5/8 41.3
A

D-7 4 1/4 108.0 1 7/8 47.6

M

 
R

 
O
N

 

 

 
 


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 


TO
 

EN
 


IM
             

EC
 
H


N
O

 
C

 
A


R

  
PA


 
A

 
M


R


O

 
N



            


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 






                  


 

      

TO



EN



IM


EC
 
H


N


O

 
C

 
A


R

 
PA

 
A


M



R
O

 
N

 


 

  

 


              
 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
    


                



 
        



              


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              
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  

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            
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1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–103
1.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–103
1.2 Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–103
1.3 Service Trials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–104
2.0 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–105

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3.0 Specifications for Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–108

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3.1 Metals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–108
3.2 Nonmetallic Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–108

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3.3 Stem Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–109
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3.4 Cast Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–109
4.0 Specifications for Design and Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–110
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4.1 Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–110

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4.2 Pressure Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–110

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4.3 Design Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–110

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4.4 Valve Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–111

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4.5 Aspiration of Liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–111

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4.6 Resetting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–111

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4.7 Rupture Disc Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–111

4.8 Combination Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–111
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4.9 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–112

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4.10 Vacuum Relief Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–112

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4.11 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–112

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4.12 Sampling Line Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–112

4.13 Electrical Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–112
4.14 Pneumatic Valve Operators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–113
4.15 Bottom Outlet Valve Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–113
4.16 Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–113
4.17 Internal Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–113
4.18 Ball Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–114
4.19 Gauging Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–114
5.0 Pressure Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–114
5.1 Set Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–114
5.2 Tolerance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–114
5.3 Rupture Discs Used in Rupture Disc Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–114
5.4 Qualification of Rupture Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–114
5.5 Breaking Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–115

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5.6 Qualification of Surge Suppression Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–115
6.0 Flow Capacity Tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–115
6.1 Test Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–115
6.2 Flow Rating Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–115
6.3 Test Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–116
7.0 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–117
7.1 Pressure Relief Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–117
7.2 Rupture Disc Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–117
7.3 Liquid and Vapor Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–117
7.4 Liquid Level Control and Gauging Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–118

TO
8.0 Formula for Flow Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–118
8.1 Tank Cars without an Inner Container Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–118

EN
8.2 Tank Cars with an Inner Container Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–120
9.0 Derivation of Formula for Flow Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–121

IM
9.1 Derivation of Equation 8.2.1 and Equation 8.2.2—Conventional Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–125
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 





 
 


 
 
 
 

TO
 

EN
 
 

IM
 
EC
 

H


N
O

  

C


A

  

R


PA

              
             
A


M

 
R


O

    

N

                  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  


 
 
10/2007 
 

 





 




 


TO
  

EN
  
 

IM
 
EC


H

               
N

 
O

 
C


A

 
R

        

PA



A


M



R
O

 
N

               

               

 

               

           

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10/2007 
 

 

Table A1. Service trial parameters

Minimum Minimum Subject to
Device
Sample Size Post-Trial Teardown
Pressure relief valve or bottom outlet valve 25 5
Top valve or excess flow valve 15 3
Sample line valve, gauging device, or vacuum relief device 10 2
Thermometer well or auxiliary fitting 5 0

 
 


TO
Table A2. General definitions (page 1 of 3)

EN
 


IM
 
EC
 

H

 
N


O


C

             

A
R

            

PA

 

A

           
M

      

R


O

            
N




         

 





 
           



 
 
10/2007 
 

Table A2. General definitions (page 2 of 3)

 
 
          
 




         
 
         


TO
            



EN
 


IM
        
EC

 
H


N

          
O


C


A

           
R

 
PA

          
          

A


M

 
R


O

 
N




         


 
 
         

 

           

   

 
 
10/2007 
 

Table A2. General definitions (page 3 of 3)

            
 


           
           

         


       



TO



EN

            

IM
          
EC

 
H

 
N

 
O


C


 
A


R


PA

        


A


M

     

R


        
O


N

 

        

 


       


 
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10/2007 
 

 
 



 

Cars Built to
All Other
Non-Regulated Flammable Specified 49 CFR
Regulated
Commodities Liquids Corrosives Subpart C
Commodities
(Pressure Cars)
Primary Prohibited Prohibited Allowed Prohibited Prohibited
Closures See

TO
paragraphs 3.2.1
and 3.2.4

EN
Secondary Allowed Prohibited Allowed Allowed Prohibited
Closures See See See

IM
paragraphs 3.2.2, paragraphs 3.2.2 paragraphs 3.2.2,
EC
3.2.3, 3.2.4, and 3.2.5 and 3.2.4 3.2.3, 3.2.4, and 3.2.5
Gaskets, See See See See See
H

O-Rings, paragraph 3.2.4 paragraph 3.2.4 paragraph 3.2.4 paragraph 3.2.4 paragraph 3.2.4
N

and Seals
O

 
C



A


R

 
PA

 
            
A

 
M


R


O


N

              


            
            

        

 

             

             


 
 
10/2007 
 

           

              


 


 
 
 

 
 

TO
 


EN




IM
 
EC


H

 
N


O


C



A


R
PA

 
            
 
A
M

 
R



O
N

 

 

 
  

 
 



 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 

 

             


 


 

TO
 


EN
 

IM
 
EC

              
H


N

          
O


C

              
A

            
R


PA

 

A

            
M



R
O

 
N


                   
 
 



 

  



 
 
10/2007 
 

 


             

                
           


             

 


TO
 

EN
 


IM

EC
 

H


N


O

 
C


A


R


PA



A

 
M

 
R

              
O


N

 


     

 

 
     

 




 
 
10/2007 
 

 



 
 
 


 
            

TO



EN
 


IM

EC
 

H


N


O

               
C

              

A
R

 
PA

 
    
A

              
M


R


O


N

 





   






 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 

    

 
            

 





TO
 
     

EN


IM
            

EC
 
H

                
N


O

 
C

     

A

 
R

 
PA



A

 
M


R



O
N

 



    


 





 
 
10/2007 
 

 




 
           

 


 

TO
 

EN



IM
 
EC
 

H


N


O



C

 
A
R

               
PA

 
 
A


M


R


O


N

 
               
                  

 
              



                

    



 
 
10/2007 
 

 

 
                

 



              

               



TO
 

EN
 

IM

                
EC


H

 
N

 
O

 
C


A

 
R

 
PA

             

A


M

              
R


O

 
N




                


 

             




 
 
10/2007 
 

 



 




 
   
        

               

TO
 


EN
          

IM
 
             
EC
 
 
H


N


O
C

 

A
R

 
PA

 

A

  

M


R

                
O

 
N

            



 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
 

 


 
 
 
 
 

TO

 

EN
 

IM
 
EC
 

H


N

 
O

 
C

 
A

 
R


PA

 
 
A

 
M

 
R
O

 
N

 

 
 
 
 
 


 
             

            


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
 
 
 
  

            

 


TO

 

EN
 

IM
0.82
633,000FA ZT 
Q a = ------------------------------------ -------
EC
LC M
H

0.82
Qa = G u A  
N
O
C

0.82
Qa = 2G i UA   
A
R


PA

A = the total outside surface area of the tank or inner container (ft2)
C = the gas constant that is a function of the ratio of specific heats at standard conditions. For liquids, if this
A

variable is unknown, 315 is a safe value (see Table A5)

M

F = the environmental factor, equal to 1.0 for noninsulated tank cars, or calculated as follows for insulated
R

tank cars or thermally protected tank cars, provided the overall system will remain effective at
O

temperatures up to 1200 °F:

N

8U  1,200 – t 
F = ----------------------------------
34,500  
Gi = the gas factor for insulated containers (see Table A6)
Gu = the gas factor for noninsulated containers (see Table A6)
L = the latent heat of vaporization in Btu per pound at flowing conditions
M = the molecular weight of the product
Qa = the minimum rate of discharge in cubic feet per minute of free air at standard conditions
T = the temperature of product at flowing conditions, °R (Rankine)
t = the temperature of gas at flowing conditions, °F
U = the overall thermal conductance of the insulating material at 100 °F, Btu/h-ft 2-F
Z = the compressibility factor at flowing conditions. For liquids, if this variable in unknown, 1 is a safe value.

 
 
10/2007 
 

 


 P – 85 
Q min = Qa  1 + 1/4 -------------------- 
85

            a  

C = 325 L = 130 Btu/lb
t = 190 °F M = 63
T = 650 °R Z = 0.864



TO
 

EN
0.82
6,500FA ZT
Q a = ------------------------------ ------- 
LC M

IM
0.82
Qa = GuA  
EC
0.82
Q a = 2Gi UA   
H
N


O
C

A = the total outside surface area of the tank or inner container (m2)
C = the gas constant that is a function of the ratio of specific heats at standard conditions. For liquids, if this
A

variable is unknown, 315 is a safe value (see Table A5)

R

F = the environmental factor, equal to 1.0 for noninsulated tank cars, or calculated as follows for insulated
PA

tank cars or thermally protected tank cars, provided the overall system will remain effective at
temperatures up to 648.88 °C:
A

8U  649 – t 
F = -----------------------------
M

391,800
R
O

Gi = the gas factor for insulated containers (see Table A6)

Gu = the gas factor for noninsulated containers (see Table A6)
N

L = the latent heat of vaporization in kJ/kg per pound at flowing conditions

M = the molecular weight of the product
Qa = the minimum rate of discharge in cubic meters per second of free air at standard conditions
T = the temperature of product at flowing conditions, °K (Kelvin)
t = the temperature of gas at flowing conditions, °C
U = the overall thermal conductance of the insulating material at 37.8 °C, kJ/h-m2-°C
Z = the compressibility factor at flowing conditions. For liquids, if this variable in unknown, 1 is a safe value.

 
 
10/2007 
 

 


 P – 586 
Qmin = Q a  1 + 1/4 ----------------------- 
586

         


C = 325 L = 302 kJ/kg
t = 87.8 °C M = 63
T = 361 °K Z = 0.864



TO
 

EN
 


IM

             
EC


H

            
N

 
O

 
C


A


R

 
PA

              

A


M

0.82
Qa = G i U c A 
R
O

  

N




 
 130 – t2 
Q a = ------------------------------- G i U c A 
4  1,200 – t2 

 
0.382  54.4 – t2 
Qa = --------------------------------------- G i U c A 
 649 – t 2 

 
 
10/2007 
 


 c


  c
 c

 

 i

 

TO
             


EN
M
W = CKAp ----- 
T

IM
EC

W = the mass flow rate of gas or vapor, lb/h
H

C = the constant for gas or vapor, a function of the ratio of specific heats, k=Cp/Cv (with dimension)
N

K = the coefficient of discharge, dimensionless

O

A = the actual area of discharge orifice or nozzle area, in.2

C

p = the upstream pressure (the set pressure multiplied by 1.10) plus atmospheric (flow rating pressure)
M = the molecular weight of the gas or vapor
A

T = the temperature of the gas at flowing conditions, °R

R

                
PA


pv = ZRT 
A
M


R
O

v = the gas specific volume in ft3/lb

R = the gas constant
N

Z = the compressibility factor


M  
W = CKAp -------
ZT

 
 
10/2007 
 


               

W = Q  L  lb  h  


Q = the amount of heat absorbed by the liquid cargo, Btu/h
L = the latent heat of vaporization at flowing conditions, Btu/lb

  


Ma
Wa = C a KAp ------------
-  

TO
Z a Ta

EN


IM
Wa Z a Ta
KAp = -------- ------------
-  
C a Ma
EC

H
N

Ca = 356 (for air K=1.4)

O

Ma = 28.97
C

Ta = 520 °R
Za = 1.0
A
R


PA

k-----------
+ 1-
2 k–1
A

C = 520 k ------------ 

k+1
M
R


O
N

Cp
k = ------- 
Cv


Kap = 0.0119W a  

 

Q
Wa = ------------------------ ZT
-------  
0.0119LC M


Wa = the air rated equivalent capacity in lb/h at 60 °F inlet temperature

 
 
10/2007 
 

a

W a vo
 cfm  a = -------------- 
60


vo = 13.1 ft3/lb, specific volume of air at 60 °F, 14.7 psia
60 = the conversion factor from hours to minutes


18.34Q ZT
 cfm  a = Q a = ------------------ -------  
LC M

TO


EN



IM

EC
Q = qFEA w 
H


N
O

Q = the rate of heat absorption by the liquid, Btu/h

q = the heat flux from the fire (per unit wetted area completely exposed to fire), Btu/h-ft2
C

F = the dimensionless fire exposure factor

A

Aw = the total wetted surface area of the container, ft2

R

E = the fraction of surface of vessel exposed to fire

PA


A

18.34qFEA
Q a = --------------------------------w- ZT
------- 
M

LC M
R
O

 
N



633,000FEA w
Q a = ----------------------------------- ZT
-------  
LC M





 
 
10/2007 
 


               

1 -
E = -----------
0.18

A


A = the total area of container in ft2

w

0.82
Eaw = EA = A 

TO
EN

0.82
633,000FA ZT
 

IM
Qa = ------------------------------------ -------
LC M
EC

H

U  t 1 – t2 
 
N

F = ------------------------
q
O
C


A

F = the environmental factor that can vary between 0 and 1

R

U = the overall thermal conductance BTU/h-ft2 at 100 °F

PA

t1 = the assumed external surface temperature under the fire conditions = 1200 °F
t2 = the temperature of the gas (liquid) at flowing conditions
q = the heat flux from the fire/unit wetted area exposed to fire = 34,500 BTU/h-ft2
A
M
R


O

U  1,200 – t 2 
F = ---------------------------------  
N

34,500


 
  
 

 




8U  1,200 – t 2 
F = ------------------------------------ 
34,500


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
               


c

4U c  1,200 – t 2 
F = --------------------------------------- 
34,500


0 .82
73.4U c  1,200 – t2 A ZT
Q a = ----------------------------------------------------------- ------- 
LC M

TO


EN
73.4 1,200 – t 2  ZT
G i = --------------------------------------- -------  
LC M

IM
EC

0.82
Qa = GiUcA 
H
N
O

 
C


U c A  130 – t 2 
A

w = ----------------------------------- , lb/h 

L
R
PA
A

13.1wC a ZTM a
Q a = ---------------------- -----------------
-  
M

60C Za T a M
R
O


N


13.1  Uc A   130 – t2   356  ZT  28.97 
Q a = ----------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
-  
60CL 1.0  520 M

18.3  130 – t2 
Q a = ---------------------------------- ZT
-------Uc A 
LC M

i
ZT Gi
------- = --------------------------------------------------
- 
M 73.4  1,200 – t 2   LC


 130 – t2 
Q a = -------------------------------G U A 
4  1,200 – t2  i c

 
 
10/2007 
 

Table A3. Common pressure relief valve settings

Start-to-Discharge Flow Rating Vapor-Tight (minimum)
psi (nominal) kPa psi kPa psi kPa
15 103 26 179 12 83
25 172 35 241 20 138
30 207 40 276 24 165
35 241 45 310 28 193
45 310 55 379 36 248
75 517 85 586 60 414
100 690 110 758 80 552
115 793 125 862 95 655
150 1034 165 1138 120 827

TO
165 1138 182 1251 132 910

EN
225 1551 247.5 1706 180 1241
247 1703 272 1873 198 1362

IM
255 1758 280.5 1934 204 1407
EC
280 1931 308 2124 224 1544
300 2068 330 2275 240 1655
H

330 2275 363 2503 264 1820

N

375 2586 412.5 2844 300 2068

O

350 3103 495 3413 360 2482

C

500 3447 550 3792 400 2758

A

Notes to Table A3:

R

a. For range of allowable pressure relief valve settings, see 49 CFR 179.15.
PA

b. For DOT 113 and AAR 204 cars (cryogenic), use Equation 8.2.1 and Equation 8.2.2.
c. For DOT 107 seamless steel tank cars and AAR 207 PD covered hopper cars, see specifications.
A

d. For 113C120 and 113D120 (cryogenic liquid) tank car specifications, alternative pressure relief
M

valve, if used in lieu of rupture disk, start-to-discharge 90 psi (621kPa), flow rating 100 psi (689kPa),
vapor tight 72 psi (496 kPa). See also 49 CFR 179.401.
R
O
N

 
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10/2007 
 

Table A4. Common combination pressure relief device settings

Rupture Disc Pressure Relief Valve
Burst Start-to-Discharge Flow Rating Vapor-Tight (minimum)
psi (nominal) kPa psi kPa psi kPa psi kPa
35 241 31 214 45 310 25 171
75 517 70 483 85 586 56 386
100 690 93 641 110 758 74 513
150 1034 140 965 154 1062 112 772
165 1138 153 1055 168 1160 122 844
225 1551 210 1448 231 1593 168 1158
247 1703 231 1593 254 1752 185 1274
255 1758 238 1641 262 1805 190 1313

TO
280 1931 261 1800 287 1980 209 1440
300 2069 280 1931 308 2124 224 1544

EN
330 2275 310 2137 341 2351 248 1710
375 2586 351 2420 386 2662 281 1936

IM
450 3103 422 2910 464 3201 338 2328
495 3413 465 3206 512 3527 372 2565
EC
500 3447 470 3241 517 3565 376 2593
Notes to Table A4:
H
N

a. For DOT 113 and AAR 204 cars (cryogenic), use Equation 8.2.1 and Equation 8.2.2.
O

b. For DOT 107 seamless steel tank cars and AAR 207 PD covered hopper cars, see specifications.
C

c. For 113C120 and 113D120 (cryogenic liquid) tank car specifications, alternative pressure relief valve, if used in lieu of
rupture disk, start-to-discharge 90 psi (621kPa), flow rating 100 psi (689kPa), vapor tight 72 psi (496 kPa). See also
A

49 CFR 179.401.
R

d. For range of allowable PRD settings, see 49 CFR 179.15.

PA

Table A5. Constant C vs. specific heat ratio k

A

k C k C k C
M

315a
R

1.00 1.26 343 1.52 366

O

1.02 318 1.28 345 1.54 368

N

1.04 320 1.30 347 1.56 369

1.06 322 1.32 349 1.58 371
1.08 324 1.34 351 1.60 372
1.10 327 1.36 352 1.62 374
1.12 329 1.38 354 1.64 376
1.14 331 1.40 356 1.66 377
1.16 333 1.42 358 1.68 379
1.18 335 1.44 359 1.70 380
1.20 337 1.46 361 2.00 400
1.22 339 1.48 363 2.20 412
1.24 341 1.50 364
 

k-----------
+ 1-
Cp 2 k–1
k = ------- ; C = 520 k ------------ 
Cv k+1

 
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10/2007 
 

Table A6. Values of Gu and Gi for commodities

at commonly used flow rating pressures (page 1 of 4)

Start-to- Flow
Discharge Rating Gua Gia
Pressure Pressure
Conv. SI Conv. SI
Commodity psi kPa psia kPa units units units units
Acetic acid 75 517 85 586 42.9 0.1421 4.10 0.0007
Acetone 75 517 85 586 35.70 0.1183 3.91 0.0006
Acrylonitrile 75 517 85 586 33.12 0.1097 3.42 0.0005
Acrylonitrile 165 1138 181.5 1252 35.44 0.1170 3.40 0.0005
Ammonia, anhydrous 225 1551 247.5 1706 21.34 0.0707 2.678 0.0004
Ammonia, anhydrous 247.5 1706 270 1862 21.63 0.0716 2.693 0.0004

TO
Ammonia, anhydrous 255 1758 280.5 1934 21.80 0.0722 2.716 0.0004
Ammonia, anhydrous 280.5 1934 306 2110 21.93 0.0726 2.726 0.0004

EN
Ammonia, anhydrous 300 2068 330 2275 22.22 0.0736 2.749 0.0004

IM
Ammonia, anhydrous 330 2275 360 2482 22.26 0.0737 2.754 0.0004
Ammonia, anhydrous 375 2586 412.5 2844 23.27 0.0771 2.836 0.0005
EC
Argon, refrigerated liquidb 60 414 60 414 55.7 0.1845 9.5 0.0015
Benzene 75 517 85 586 40.80 0.1351 4.18 0.0007
H

Benzoic acid 75 517 85 586 38.01 0.1254 2.48 0.0004

N

Butadiene 75 517 85 586 39.73 0.1316 4.905 0.0008

O

Butadiene 225 1551 247.5 1706 49.89 0.1652 5.689 0.0009

C

Butadiene 247.5 1706 270 1862 51.33 0.1700 5.806 0.0009

A

Butadiene 255 1758 280.5 1934 52.02 0.1723 5.862 0.0009

R

Butadiene 280.5 1934 306 2110 53.72 0.1779 6.001 0.0010

PA

Butadiene 300 2068 330 2275 55.37 0.1834 6.136 0.0010

Carbon dioxide 375 2586 412.5 2844 48.56 0.1608 6.621 0.0011
A

Carbon dioxide 450 3103 495 3413 52.53 0.1737 7.07 0.0011
M

Carbon disulfide 225 1551 247.5 1706 47.85 0.1579 4.74 0.0008
R

Chlorine 225 1551 247.5 1706 49.8 0.1649 6.12 0.0010

O

Chlorine 375 2586 412.5 2844 55.7 0.1845 6.56 0.0011

N

Chlorodifluoromethane (R22) 247.5 1706 270 1862 65.89 0.2183 8.22 0.0013
Chloroform 165 1138 181.5 1252 54.82 0.1809 5.53 0.0009
Cyclohexane 75 517 85 586 43.26 0.1433 4.41 0.0007
Decene (Decylene) 75 517 85 586 50.81 0.1683 4.03 0.0006
Dichlorodifluoromethane 225 1551 247.5 1706 77.10 0.2554 9.34 0.0015
Dichlorodifluoromethane 255 1758 280.5 1934 80.56 0.2668 9.66 0.0016
Dichlorodifluoromethane 300 2068 330 2275 85.75 0.2840 10.14 0.0016
Difluoroethane 225 1551 247.5 1706 53.16 0.1761 6.441 0.0010
Difluoroethane 300 2068 330 2275 60.66 0.2009 7.18 0.0012
Difluoromonochloroethane 75 517 85 586 53.66 0.1777 6.707 0.0011
Difluoromonochloroethane 225 1551 247.5 1706 66.19 0.2192 7.696 0.0012
Difluoromonochloroethane 300 2068 330 2275 73.41 0.2431 8.324 0.0013
Dimethylamine, anhydrous 225 1551 247.5 1706 42.77 0.1417 4.86 0.0008
Dimethylamine, anhydrous 247.5 1706 270 1862 44.08 0.1460 4.97 0.0008

 
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10/2007 
 

Table A6. Values of Gu and Gi for commodities

at commonly used flow rating pressures (page 2 of 4)

Start-to- Flow
Discharge Rating Gua Gia
Pressure Pressure
Conv. SI Conv. SI
Commodity psi kPa psia kPa units units units units
Dimethylamine, anhydrous 255 1758 280.5 1934 44.60 0.1477 5.01 0.0008
Dimethylamine, anhydrous 280.5 1934 306 2110 46.08 0.1526 5.14 0.0008
Dimethylamine, anhydrous 300 2068 330 2275 47.71 0.1580 5.28 0.0009
Dimethylamine, anhydrous 330 2275 360 2482 49.78 0.1649 5.46 0.0009
Dimethylamine, anhydrous 375 2586 412.5 2844 53.63 0.1776 5.81 0.0009
Dimethyl ether 225 1551 247.5 1706 42.68 0.1414 5.161 0.0008

TO
1-Dodecene 75 517 85 586 40.07 0.1322 2.80 0.0004
Dowtherm “A” 165 1138 181.5 1252 54.02 0.1789 2.60 0.0004

EN
Ethyl acrylate 75 517 85 586 46.21 0.1531 4.56 0.0007
Ethyl alcohol 75 517 85 586 23.71 0.0785 2.54 0.0004
Ethylene oxide 75 517 85
IM 586 31.54 0.1045 3.80 0.0006
EC
Ethylene, refrigerated liquid 75 517 85 586 35.9 0.1189 5.30 0.0009
Ethylene, refrigerated liquid 90 621 100 689 36.7 0.1216 5.40 0.0009
H

Ethylene, refrigerated liquidb 120 827 120 827 37.7 0.1249 5.53 0.0009
N

Fertilizer ammoniating solution 75 517 85 586 9.54 0.0316 1.21 0.0002

O

Fertilizer ammoniating solution 225 1551 247.5 1706 10.79 0.0357 1.37 0.0002
C

Fertilizer ammoniating solution 375 2586 412.5 2844 11.88 0.0393 1.51 0.0002
A

Hydrogen, refrigerated liquid 30 207 40 276 44.4 0.1471 8.3 0.0013

R

Hydrogen, refrigerated liquidb 60 414 60 414 47.5 0.1573 9.0 0.0015

PA

Hydrogen chloride 450 3103 495 3413 51.68 0.1712 6.87 0.0011
Liquefied petroleum gasc 75 517 85 586 40.85 0.1353 5.085 0.0008
A

Liquefied petroleum gasc 225 1551 247.5 1706 50.29 0.1666 6.260 0.0010
M

Liquefied petroleum gasc 247.5 1706 270 1862 51.42 0.1703 6.355 0.0010
R

Liquefied petroleum gasc 255 1758 280.5 1934 52.94 0.1753 6.526 0.0011
O

Liquefied petroleum gasc 280.5 1934 306 2110 54.98 0.1821 6.733 0.0011
N

Liquefied petroleum gasc 300 2068 330 2275 56.89 0.1884 6.924 0.0011
Liquefied petroleum gasc 330 2275 360 2482 59.97 0.1986 7.247 0.0012
Liquefied petroleum gasc 375 2586 412.5 2844 66.07 0.2188 7.890 0.0013
Liquefied petroleum gasc 450 3103 495 3413 83.18 0.2755 9.769 0.0016
Methyl alcohol 75 517 85 586 20.84 0.0690 2.29 0.0004
Methyl chloride 225 1551 247.5 1706 42.78 0.1417 5.149 0.0008
Methyl mercaptan 225 1551 247.5 1706 37.99 0.1258 4.264 0.0007
Methyl methacrylate 75 517 85 586 48.52 0.1607 4.74 0.0008
Monochlorodifluoromethane 225 1551 247.5 1706 60.5 0.2004 7.6 0.0012
Monochlorodifluoromethane 300 2068 330 2275 66.3 0.2196 8.1 0.0013
Monoethanolamine 165 1138 181.5 1252 26.00 0.0858 2.03 0.0003
Monoethylamine (ethylamine) 247.5 1706 270 1862 39.65 0.1313 4.35 0.0007
Monoisopropanolamine 165 1138 181.5 1252 31.33 0.1034 2.54 0.0004
Monoisopropylamine 225 1551 247.5 1706 41.48 0.1369 4.39 0.0007

 
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10/2007 
 

Table A6. Values of Gu and Gi for commodities

at commonly used flow rating pressures (page 3 of 4)

Start-to- Flow
Discharge Rating Gua Gia
Pressure Pressure
Conv. SI Conv. SI
Commodity psi kPa psia kPa units units units units
Monoisopropylamine 280.5 1934 306 2110 47.60 0.1571 4.90 0.0008
Monomethylamine, anhydrous 225 1551 247.5 1706 31.47 0.1042 3.71 0.0006
Monomethylamine, anhydrous 247.5 1706 270 1862 32.25 0.1068 3.78 0.0006
Monomethylamine, anhydrous 255 1758 280.5 1934 32.56 0.1078 3.81 0.0006
Monomethylamine, anhydrous 280.5 1934 306 2110 33.30 0.1103 3.87 0.0006
Monomethylamine, anhydrous 300 2068 330 2275 34.12 0.1130 3.94 0.0006

TO
Monomethylamine, anhydrous 330 2275 360 2482 35.11 0.1163 4.03 0.0007
Monomethylamine, anhydrous 375 2586 412.5 2844 37.93 0.1256 4.27 0.0007

EN
Nitrogen fertilizer solution 75 517 85 586 9.54 0.0316 1.21 0.0002
Nitrogen fertilizer solution 225 1551 247.5 1706 10.79 0.0357 1.37 0.0002
Nitrogen fertilizer solution 375 2586 412.5
IM2844 11.88 0.0393 1.51 0.0002
EC
Nitrogen, refrigerated liquidb 60 414 60 414 54.7 0.1812 9.4 0.0015
Nitrosyl chloride 225 1551 247.5 1706 56.99 0.1888 6.707 0.0011
H

Oxygen, refrigerated liquidb 60 414 60 414 50.6 0.1676 8.6 0.0014

N

Phenol solution 75 517 85 586 36.50 0.1209 2.95 0.0005

O

Phenol solution 165 1138 214.5 1479 43.02 0.1425 3.05 0.0005
C

Phosphorus trichloride 225 1551 247.5 1706 64.40 0.2133 6.10 0.0010
A

Styrene monomer 75 517 85 586 43.97 0.1456 3.78 0.0006

R

Sulphur dioxide 150 1034 165 1138 37.28 0.1235 4.54 0.0007
PA

Sulphur dioxide 225 1551 247.5 1706 39.58 0.1311 4.69 0.0008
Sulphur dioxide 375 2586 412.5 2844 43.66 0.1446 4.97 0.0008
A

Tertiary butyl mercaptan 225 1551 247.5 1706 57.72 0.1912 5.42 0.0009
M

1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane 300 2068 330 2275 77.69 0.2573 9.30 0.0015

R

Toluene Diisocyanate 375 2586 412.5 2844 45.79 0.1511 1.78 0.0003
O

Trichlorosilane 375 2586 412.5 2844 98.84 0.3274 9.67 0.0015

N

Trifluorochloroethylene 225 1551 247.5 1706 63.4 0.2100 8.2 0.0013

Trifluorochloroethylene 300 2068 330 2275 84.59 0.2802 10.00 0.0016
Trimethylamine, anhydrous 225 1551 247.5 1706 59.26 0.1963 6.66 0.0011
Trimethylamine, anhydrous 247.5 1706 270 1862 61.36 0.2032 6.84 0.0011
Trimethylamine, anhydrous 255 1758 280.5 1934 62.20 0.2060 6.92 0.0011
Trimethylamine, anhydrous 280.5 1934 306 2110 65.34 0.2164 7.20 0.0012
Trimethylamine, anhydrous 300 2068 330 2275 68.63 0.2273 7.50 0.0012
Trimethylamine, anhydrous 330 2275 360 2482 73.43 0.2432 7.94 0.0013
Trimethylamine, anhydrous 375 2586 412.5 2844 83.10 0.2752 8.84 0.0014
Vinyl chloride 150 1034 165 1138 42.45 0.1406 5.116 0.0008
Vinyl chloride 225 1551 247.5 1706 46.36 0.1535 5.404 0.0009
Vinyl chloride 247.5 1706 270 1862 47.43 0.1571 5.485 0.0009
Vinyl chloride 255 1758 280.5 1934 47.94 0.1588 5.524 0.0009
Vinyl chloride 280.5 1934 306 2110 49.18 0.1629 5.620 0.0009

 
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
 

Table A6. Values of Gu and Gi for commodities

at commonly used flow rating pressures (page 4 of 4)

Start-to- Flow
Discharge Rating Gua Gia
Pressure Pressure
Conv. SI Conv. SI
Commodity psi kPa psia kPa units units units units
Vinyl chloride 300 2068 330 2275 50.37 0.1668 5.712 0.0009
Vinyl fluoride 450 3103 495 3413 64.94 0.2151 8.336 0.0014
Vinyl methyl ether 75 517 85 586 38.64 0.1280 4.709 0.0008
Vinyl methyl ether 225 1551 247.5 1706 46.94 0.1555 5.301 0.0009
Notes to Table A6:
 

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1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–134
1.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–134
2.0 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–134
3.0 Facility Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–135
3.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–135

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3.2 Material Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–136

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3.3 Facility Classes Requiring Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–136
3.4 Facility Classes Requiring Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–137

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4.0 Facility Minimum Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–137
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4.1 Minimum Personnel Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–137
4.2 Minimum Equipment Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–138
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5.0 Application for Certification or Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–139

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5.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–139

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5.2 Data Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–139

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5.3 Approval of Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–141

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6.0 Recertification or Reregistration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–142

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6.1 Recertification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–142

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6.2 Reregistration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–142

7.0 Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–142
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7.1 Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–142

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7.2 Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–142

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8.0 Facility Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–142

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9.0 Facilities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico That Are Certified or Registered in Accord
with Appendix B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–143
9.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–143
9.2 Exhibits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–143
10.0 Nonconformance Reporting—Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–143

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            
  
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              
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 EC
       

H


N

 
O

 
C


A

Table B1. General definitions (page 1 of 2)

R
PA

 
 
A

        

M



R

 
O


N

         
        


         


            
   

              

 



 
 
10/2007 
 

Table B1. General definitions (page 2 of 2)

            

            

            

        

 

 

TO
 
 

EN
 

IM
 
 
EC
 

H

 
N
O

 
C

 

A


R


PA

 

A

            
M

 
R

             
O

 
N


 


             

   
            




 
 
10/2007 
 

 

Table B2. Material groups
Group Reference Material
Group 1 Appendix M, paragraph 3.1 Carbon steel plate
Appendix M, paragraph 3.6 Manganese-molybdenum steel plate
Appendix M, paragraph 3.7 Manganese-silicon steel plate
Group 2 Appendix M, paragraph 3.2 Aluminum alloy plate
Group 3 Appendix M, paragraph 3.3 High alloy steel plate (stainless steel)
Group 4 Appendix M, paragraph 3.4 Nickel plate
Group 5 Open
Group 6 Open

TO
Group 7 Appendix M, paragraph 3.5 Nickel alloy steel plate

EN
 
Table B3. Facility classes requiring certification
Class Description
IM
EC
Class A Manufacture, repair, alter, convert, or qualify tank cars*
Class B Assemble, repair, alter, convert, or qualify tank cars*
H

Class C Repair, alter, convert, or qualify tank cars*

N

Class D Facilities that fabricate, repair, or qualify tank car tanks and/or pressure-retaining tank components that are
O

moved to and from the facility without trucks (running gear).

C

Class E* Qualification of tank cars per 49 CFR 180.

A

 
R
PA

  


A

 
M


R

              
O


N

 


 


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
Table B4. Facility classes requiring registration
Class Description of Covered Activities
Class F Manufacture, recondition, repair, retest, or qualify tank car service equipment.
Class G Remove and replace tank car service equipment or change gaskets (except that the following operations do
not require registration:
• replacing in-kind rupture disks, bottom outlet valve caps, nonpressure hinged manway gaskets and/or fill-
hole cover gaskets, bottom outlet valve cap gaskets, magnetic gauging device rods, O-rings in gauging
device caps, O-rings in thermometer well housing tubes, secondary plugs, chains, and flanges external to
valves).
Gaskets and O-rings must be compatible with lading.
Class L Install, qualify, or repair interior linings and coatings in tank cars that transport materials that are corrosive to
the tank as defined in Appendix L, paragraph 8.0.

TO
 

EN
    


IM
             

EC
  

H


N
O

 

C


A

 
R


PA



A

 
M
R

 
O

 
N

             

              

 
        


 
 
10/2007 
 

      


            

 
 
 

 
               
         


TO
 

EN
 


IM
 
 
EC
 
H

 
N

 
O

 
C

 
 
A
R

 
PA

 
 
A


M

              
R



O


N

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 


 
 

Table B5. Information required for application for certification (page 1 of 2)
1. Inventory of the equipment (in-house and/or subcontractor), including the following, as may be applicable:
a. Statement that Class A or D facility possesses the jigs, fixtures, and welding and fabricating equipment necessary
to fabricate tanks per AAR Specification M-1002 and all applicable DOT and Transport Canada regulations

TO
b. Postweld heat-treatment equipment for unit and local treatment in accord with Appendix W, paragraph 17.0, and
Appendix R, paragraph 20.3

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c. Nondestructive testing equipment
Fluorescent penetrant

IM
Dye penetrant
EC
Magnetic particle
Ultrasonic
H

Radiographic
N

i. Type of equipment
O

ii. Film storage

C

iii. Film viewer

A

d. Hardness testing equipment

R

e. Hydrostatic testing equipment for tank and heater coil testing

PA

f. Pressure relief valve test equipment

2. Description of equipment must show the following (where applicable):
A

a. Manufacturer’s name
M

b. Type
R

c. Model
O

d. Capacity
N

e. Ownership if not in-house

3. Current qualification test results for a material listed in each material group for which certification is requested, including
a copy of Welding Procedure Qualification Record (PQR), Appendix W, Fig. W13, with the following:
a. Data illustrating preparation of abutting plate edges.
b. Tabular data outlining welding standards for current, voltage, speed, and wire size as used in welding plates of
various thicknesses for each material group for which certification is requested.
c. Tests performed on an approved plate material for tank fabrication as listed in Appendix M, paragraph 3.0.
4. List of welders, by name and identification symbol, qualified per Appendix W and employed at the facility and its exten-
sions. One or more welders qualified as defined in Appendix W for each material group for which certification is requested
must be employed at the facility. One copy of Welder Performance Qualification Test, Appendix W, Fig. W14, is to be in-
cluded for each material group for which certification is requested.

 
 
10/2007 
 

Table B5. Information required for application for certification (page 2 of 2)

5. Organization charts of production and quality control staffs, including extension personnel. Statement describing key per-
sonnel responsible for supervising production, repair, testing tanks, and ensuring quality in compliance with AAR stan-
dards, including the following:
a. Title
b. Outline of duties
c. Delegated authority
d. Level to which certified [for nondestructive testing (NDT), welding inspection, and coating/lining inspection]
e. Experience, education, and training
6. Statement that the facility and all extensions have a quality assurance program that will ensure compliance with all appli-
cable requirements of this specification, related AAR rules and specifications, federal regulations, and individual respon-
sibility for quality.
7. Statement that the facility possesses the latest published issues of the Specifications for Tank Cars, Field Manual of the

TO
AAR Interchange Rules, and Office Manual of the AAR Interchange Rules, and other current applicable AAR publications
covering tank car work it certifies as meeting AAR requirements, including a current file of Safety and Operations publi-

EN
cations (Circular Letters). A listing of current AAR publications is shown on the preface page of this manual. AAR publi-
cations can be obtained from the following location:

IM
Transportation Technology Center, Inc.
P.O. Box 11130
EC
55500 DOT Road
Pueblo, CO 81001
H

Telephone 877-999-8824 (toll-free)

N

FAX 719-584-7157
O

Web site: http://www.aarstore.org

C

8. Other data as required.

A

9. Each certified facility will have a unique identifier added to the station stencil for each extension.
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
Table B6. Information required for registration
1. Organization charts of process and quality control staffs
2. Statement describing key personnel responsible for supervising repairs, for inspection, and for ensuring quality in com-
pliance with AAR standards, including the following:
a. Title
b. Outline of duties
c. Delegated authority
d. Level to which registered (for NDT, weld, coating, and/or lining inspection)
e. Experience, education, and training
3. Exhibit B–3, including statement verifying compliance with 49 CFR 179.7

TO
4. Registration checklist

EN
 


IM

EC
 
 
H
N

             
O


C

           
A

           
R


PA


 
A

             
M

            

R
O

 
N


 






    
                
 






 
 
10/2007 
 

 
              

 

 
 
 


 

TO

 

EN
 


IM
 
EC
              
 
H


N
O

 
C

 

A


R
PA

 

A

 
M

 
R

             
O


N


 
               

 
          


 



 

 
 
10/2007 
 

           
       
            

          

 

              





TO

 

EN
• Exhibit B–1 Subcontractor Evaluation Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page C-III–144

IM
• Exhibit B–2 AAR Tank Car Committee Shop Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . page C-III–145
EC
• Exhibit B–3 Registration for Class F, G, and L Facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . page C-III–150
H

 
N

 
O


C

              
            
A


R

              
PA



A

 
M

           
R


O


N




 
 
10/2007 
 




Each facility shall complete and retain an original copy of this form for each listed Appendix B subcontractor. A
company representative responsible for the activity shall attest and affirm, by signing this form, that the
subcontractor uses appropriate equipment, procedures, and personnel to meet the requirements of this
specification. This form expires one year after the date verified below.

SUBCONTRACTOR COMPANY NAME

SUBCONTRACTOR COMPANY ADDRESS

SERVICE, PRODUCT, OR EQUIPMENT

TO
PROVIDED BY THE SUBCONTRACTOR

EN
SUBCONTRACTOR COMPANY CONTACT

IM
COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE ( ATTESTING) EC
DATE VERIFIED
H

DATE OF EXPIRATION
N
O

SUBCONTRACTED ACTIVITY
C

(PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) PERSONNEL PROCESSES EQUIPMENT

A

FOR EACH CHECK ABOVE, PLEASE EXPLAIN HOW THE COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTIVITY VERIFIES THAT THE
R

SUBCONTRACTOR UNDERSTANDS AND CONFORMS TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS’ SPECIFICATIONS FOR
PA

TANK CARS, M-1002.

A

PERSONNEL:
M
R
O
N

PROCESSES:

EQUIPMENT:

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 
 
10/2007 
 

  




  
 
  
   
    
      

 

TO

 
 

EN



IM

EC


H


N


O


C


A


R
PA
A
M
R
O
N






  
  
 
  
 

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10/2007 
 





 
 
  
 

    
    
    
  

TO


EN
     
 

 
IM
EC


 
H


N

 
O

    

C


A

 

R


PA

    



A

 
M

  
R


O


N

     





 
     



 
    



    
   


 

 
 
10/2007 
 





 
 
  
    


 
  
     


TO
 


EN




IM
     
EC
      

H

     

N

 

O

      

C

    

A


R

 
PA

      



A


M

   

    
R


O

 
N



 

 


 
       
   

      
   




 
 
10/2007 
 





 
 
  
  








TO

 

EN
      

IM
    

EC
      


H

 
N



O

       

C

 
A


R

 
PA

     


A

      

 
M


R

 
O

 
N


 
     

     
     

 
  
     


 
 
10/2007 
 





 
 
  
 
 
    


    

TO
   
     

EN
    


IM
       
    
EC
     

H

     

N



O



C



A


R


PA



 
A


M


    
R


O

 
N



   

 


 
 
10/2007 
 

 











 

TO


EN



IM
EC
 
H


N
O
C



A


R
PA
A
M
R
O

 
N

 



 

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 
 
10/2007 
 





Instructions: List in column (2) the company document or procedure number where the element in
column (1) is defined.
(1) (2)
Company Document
Element or Procedure Number
 


TO
 
 

EN



IM

 
EC

 
H
N

 
O

 
C

 

A

 
R
PA

 

         
A


M

 
R


O


N


 
          

 


 



 




 
 
10/2007 
 





Instructions: List in column (2) the company document or procedure number where the element in
column (1) is defined.
(1) (2)
Company Document
Element or Procedure Number
 



TO
 


EN

 

IM
 
EC

 
H


N

 
O

 
C


A

 
R


PA

 
 
A


M

 
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 







Paragraph Subject Page

1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–154
1.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–154
2.0 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–154
3.0 Stenciling of Tank Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–154
3.1 New Tank Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–154

TO
3.2 Repainted Tank Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–154

EN
3.3 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–154
4.0 Tank Identification Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–159

IM
4.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–159
EC
4.2 Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–160
5.0 Placard Holder or Permanent Placards (Decal or Stencil). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–161
H

5.1 When Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–161

N

5.2 Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–161

O

6.0 AAR Commodity Marking Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–161

C

6.1 Tank Cars without Pressure Relief Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–161

A

7.0 Load Limit Stencil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–161

R

8.0 Bolted and Hinged Manway Style Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–162

PA

9.0 Retroreflective Sheeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–162

9.1 Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–162
A
M

9.2 Size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–162

R

9.3 Retroreflective Surface Area per Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–163

O

9.4 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–163

N

 
 
10/2007 
 





 
 
            
            

 
 


TO
Table C1. General definitions

EN
  


IM
 
EC
 
  
H


N

 
O

 
C

 
A
R

 
PA



             
A

                 
M


R
O

 
N


        

 
  

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 


 
 

 






TO
 


EN



IM

EC
                

H


N

             
O


C

 
A
R

 
PA



A

 
M

              

R
O

 
N

           

 




     


  

 


  
 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 


 

               



 
  

TO

 

EN
 

IM
 

EC
 
H

 
N
O

               
  
C


A

 
R

  

PA


 
A
M

 
R


O

  


N

              
                 
 


 

                  


 

  


 
 
10/2007 
 

             
  

              
             
                   

 
             
  
 
 

TO



EN
               


IM
 
EC
               
                
H

 
N


O

 
C

  


A
R

 
PA

                
  
A


M

 
R


O

               
N


 
  

              



 
       


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
  

       

             

 


 

 

TO

Table C2. Optional abbreviations for tank car stenciling

EN
IM
Abbreviation Definition Abbreviation Definition
LMT Limit
EC
BM Beam
BOT Bottom LD Load
H

BR Brake LUB Lubricated

N

BLT Built MAG Magnetic

O

CAPY Capacity MO Month

C

COMB PRD Combination pressure relief device NO Number

A

COMP Composition OPR Operated

R

CONT Controls PP Product purity

PA

CONV Converted PRD Pressure relief device

CPL Coupler PSI Pounds per square inch
A

CTC Canadian Transport Commission PVC Polyvinyl Chloride

M

CUFT Cubic Feet RSD Raised

R

DOT Department of Transportation RPKD Repacked

O

DFT Draft REQ Required

N

E Exemption SPGR Sparger

ELEC Electric SPRG Spring
EXT Exterior SP Special Permit
GAL Gallons SR Safety Permit—Rail
GR Gear ST Service Trial
HF High friction STL Steel
HTR Heater STNLS Stainless
IDT In Date Test TC Transport Canada
INT Interior THERMO Thermometer
KG Kilograms W Wear, Wrought
L Liters WT Weight
LB Pounds WHLS Wheels
LT Light

 
 
10/2007 
 

 


             


                


  
 



TO
 
              

EN

               

IM

EC
 

H


N

 
O


C


A

 
R

 
PA

              

A


M

       

R


O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

 









          


      
         




          
      

TO



EN
           





IM

EC

         
H


N

 
O


C


A

        

R


PA

 

A

  

M
R

CARBUILDERS NAME: KEN DORSEY TANK CAR COMPANY

O

BUILDERS SERIAL NUMBER: 0000-00-001

N

CERTIFICATE OF CONSTRUCTION/EXEMPTION: A049006/E-13195

TANK SPECIFICATION: DOT-111A100W1
TANK SHELL MATERIAL/HEAD MATERIAL; TC128B/A516
INSULATION MATERIALS; CERAMIC FIBER/FIBERGLASS
INSULATION THICKNESS: 0.5 IN./3.5 IN.
UNDERFRAME/STUB SILL TYPE: PGK 001
DATE BUILT: OCT 2003

Fig. C1 Marking on an identification plate

 




 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
 




 

               



TO
 
 

EN
 

IM
       

EC


H

 
N


O


C


A

 
R
PA

 

A

               
M



R
O

 
N


 

 


  
  
  
 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
 


              
 


            

 

TO
 
 

EN
             


IM


EC
 
H


N


O

          
            
C

             
A


R


PA

 

A


M

 
R


O

         

N

              




 

               


 
 
10/2007 
 

 



Minimum Area of Retrore- Equivalent Number of

Car Length over End Sills
flective Sheeting per Side 4-in. × 18-in. Reflectors
Up to 50 ft 3.5 ft2 7
Over 50 ft to 60 ft 4.0 ft2 8
Over 60 ft to 70 ft 4.5 ft2 9
Over 70 ft to 80 ft 5.0 ft2 10
Over 80 ft to 90 ft 5.5 ft2 11
Over 90 ft to 100 ft* 6.0 ft2 12
  

TO



EN
 
               

IM

EC
 

H


N


O

                  
C


A


R

  

PA



A


M

 
R


O

 
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

Call Out Paragraph Reference Call Out Paragraph Reference

A 3.3.4.2 ABCX 00000 O 3.3.1.7—1 1/2 in. minimum

B 3.3.4.3, 3.3.4.5, and 3.3.4.9 Fig. C5 or Fig. C9 Qualification stencil—blank

P (see Fig. C8 for sample of completed
C 3.3.1.11 stencil)
D 3.3.1.10—1 1/2 in. Q 3.3.1.4, 3.3.4.4—1 in. minimum
E 5.1 R 3.3.2.2—consolidated stencil
F Fig. C4 S 3.3.2.6
G 3.3.4.6 T 3.3.4.2—4 in. minimum
H 3.3.1.2—(compartment cars) 1 1/2 in. minimum U 3.3.1.2—1 1/2 in. minimum

TO
I 3.3.3.3.1—Lining application DOT Part 179—3/8-in. letters stamped in both
V heads.
J Remarks c. and e.

EN
3.3.4.4—See remark f.—1 1/2 in. minimum W 3.3.2.3
K
3.3.2.1—1 1/2 in. minimum

IM
3.3.2.4—Brake lever badge plate (BL only) X
L
Y 3.3.1.3, 6.0—commodity name
EC
3.3.2.1—(center sill cars only—1 1/2 in.
M minimum) 3.3.4.8—exemptions, safety permits, service
Z trials
H

N 3.3.1.1—1 1/2 in. minimum

N
O

Remarks (paragraph references are to this appendix):

C

a. For thermal coatings, see paragraph 3.3.1.5.

A

b. For painting, see paragraph 3.3.1.8.

R

c. When exterior heater coils are applied, see paragraph 3.3.1.9.

PA

d. For CO2 stencils, see paragraph 3.3.1.12.

e. For leasing stencil, see paragraph 3.3.4.10.
A

f. For separate built dates of tank and underframe, stencil as shown. Otherwise, built date is part of consolidated
M

stencil. See paragraph 3.3.4.4 and paragraph 3.3.2.2.

R

g. Stencils are applied to both sides of car unless otherwise indicated.

O

h. For “inhalation hazard” stencil, see paragraph 3.3.1.13.

N

i. Pressure units on existing cars are not required to be changed from “lb” to “psi” until they are repainted.
Fig. C2 DOT and AAR stencil requirements for qualified tank cars (concluded)

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

Call Out Paragraph Reference Call Out Paragraph Reference

A 3.3.4.2 ABCX 00000 O 3.3.3.2.2.1

B 3.3.4.3, 3.3.4.5, and 3.3.4.9 P 3.3.3.1, 3.3.3.2—1 in. minimum

C 3.3.1.11 Q 3.3.1.4, 3.3.4.4—1 in. minimum

D 3.3.1.10—1 1/2 in. R 3.3.3.3.1—2 in. minimum

E 5.1 S 3.3.2.2 —consolidated stencil

F Fig. C4 T 3.3.2.6

G 3.3.4.6 U 3.3.1.6—1 in. minimum

H 3.3.1.2—(compartment car) 1 1/2 in. minimum V 3.3.4.2—4 in. minimum

3.3.1.2—1 1/2 in. minimum

TO
I 3.3.4.4—See remark f.—1 1/2 in. minimum W

J Remarks c. and e. X DOT Part 179—3/8-in. letters stamped in both

EN
heads.
K 3.3.2.4—Brake lever badge plate (BL only)
Y 3.3.2.3

IM
L 3.3.2.1—(Center sill cars only —1 1/2 in.
minimum) Z 3.3.2.1—1 1/2 in. minimum
EC
M 3.3.1.1—1 1/2 in. minimum AA 3.3.1.3, 6.0—commodity name
H

N 3.3.1.7—1 1/2 in. minimum 3.3.4.8—exemptions, safety permits, service

AB trials
N
O
C
A

Remarks (paragraph references are to this appendix):

R

a. For lined or coated tanks, see paragraph 3.3.1.5.

PA

b. For painting, see paragraph 3.3.1.8.

c. When exterior heater coils are applied, see paragraph 3.3.1.9.
A

d. For CO2 stencils, see paragraph 3.3.1.12.

M

e. For leasing stencil, see paragraph 3.3.4.10.

R

f. For separate built dates of tank and underframe, stencil as shown. Otherwise, built date is part of consolidated
O

stencil. See paragraph 3.3.4.4 and paragraph 3.3.2.2.

N

g. Stencils are applied to both sides of car unless otherwise indicated.

h. Station stencil is required for retest dates. See paragraph 3.3.3.1.1.
i. For “inhalation hazard” stencil, see paragraph 3.3.1.13.
j. Retest stencil for valve-disc safety device should read “Comb Safety Device.”
k. Pressure units on existing cars are not required to be changed from “lb” to “psi” until they are repainted.
l. For tank, pressure relief valve, and interior heater system test stencil requirements, see the 1/1/96 release of M-
1002, Appendix C.
m. For lining stencil requirements, see the 1/1/96 release of M-1002, Appendix C.
Fig. C3 DOT and AAR stencil requirements for other tank cars* (concluded)

 
 
10/2007 
 

REQUIRED MANWAY STYLE

OPTIONAL GASKET SIZE: — ELASTOMERIC

— HARD

Blank Decal

REQUIRED MANWAY STYLE: GATX #3

TO
OPTIONAL GASKET SIZE: — ELASTOMERIC 21 7/8" OD × 19" ID × 1/4" THK
— HARD 21 5/8" OD × 19" ID × 1/4" THK

EN
IM
Example
EC
Fig. C4 Manway style decal stencil
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 

 

41 11
------
16
41 -----3- 1---
16 Typ.
4
16 15
------
24"
16
1
8 1--- 1
--- Typ. 8 8 8 ---
4
Typ.
2 4

STATION STENCIL QUALIFIED DUE 2

2 6 --1-
TANK QUALIFICATION 4

THICKNESS TEST 2
1 1--- SERVICE EQUIPMENT 2

TO
2
5 18 1--- 18 3---
PRD: 3
4 4

EN
1 1--- LINING 2
2
6 1---

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88.B.2 INSPECTION 2 2

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Fig. C5 Qualification stencil—blank
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STUB SILL INSPECTION

Fig. C6 Qualification stencil—shown with added lines for additional information

(reference paragraph 3.3.4.11 above)

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STATION STENCIL QUALIFIED DUE

TANK QUALIFICATION 3.3.3.1.1 3.3.3.1.1 3.3.3.1.1
THICKNESS TEST 3.3.3.1.2 3.3.3.1.2 3.3.3.1.2
SERVICE EQUIPMENT 3.3.3.2.1 3.3.3.2.1 3.3.3.2.1
PRD:3.3.3.2.2 3.3.3.2.2.1 3.3.3.2.2.2 3.3.3.2.2.2 3.3.3.2.2.2
3.3.3.2.3 3.3.3.2.4 3.3.3.2.3.1 3.3.3.2.3.1 3.3.3.2.3.1
LINING 3.3.3.3 3.3.3.3 3.3.3.3
88.B.2 INSPECTION 3.3.3.4 3.3.3.4 3.3.3.4
STUB SILL INSPECTION 3.3.3.5 3.3.3.5 3.3.3.5

Fig. C7 Qualification stencil—shown with paragraph references for required items

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INT HTR SPGR FGL-1 1999 2004
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Fig. C8 Qualification stencil—sample of completed form

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STUB SILL INSPECTION 2

Fig. C9 Qualification stencil—blank

This is an alternative to Fig. C5 for tank cars with an inner tank
(see Fig. C8 for sample of completed stencil with the exception
of the additional tank and thickness)
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 

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Paragraph Subject Page

1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–172
2.0 Qualification and Maintenance Requirements for DOT Tank Car Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–172
2.1 AAR Tank Car Tanks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–176
3.0 AAR Maintenance and Qualification Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–182
3.1 Supplemental AAR Maintenance and Qualification Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–182

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3.2 Valves and Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–184

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3.3 Certificate of Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–186
3.4 Elastomeric Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–186

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3.5 Retest or Qualification Stencils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–186
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3.6 Bottom Outlet Caps and Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–186
3.7 Securement of Manway Covers, Protective Housings, Valves, and Fittings for Pressure and
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3.8 Placard Holder Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–188

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4.0 Pressure Relief Valve and Hydrostatic Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–188

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4.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–188

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4.2 Hydrostatic Tank Testing Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–188

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4.3 Procedure for Retesting Pressure Relief Valves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–191

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4.4 Procedure for Retest of Interior Heater Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–191

4.5 Test Gauge Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–192
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5.0 Certificate of Test Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–194

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6.0 Hinged and Bolted Manway Cover Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–198

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6.1 Manway Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–198

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6.2 Gasket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–198

6.3 Manway Nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–198
6.4 Eyebolts and Nuts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–198
6.5 Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–199
6.6 Tightening of Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–199

 
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

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        
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           

            
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 
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 
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 

   

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 
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 

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 
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10/2007 
 

 
 
           

            
  
      

 

             

           

TO


EN
 


IM
 
EC
Table D1. General definitions
 
H


N


O

 
C

 
A

            
R


PA

   


A

       

M


R

 
O

         


N

 

 

         

        
         
       

 
           

   


 
 
10/2007 
 

 


 

 
 
 
 
 



TO
 

EN
 


IM
 
EC
 

H

 
N


O
C

 

A
R

Table D2. Frequency of qualification

PA

Retest and Qual-

ification Re- Description Maximum Interval
A

quirements
M

2.1.7 Visual inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 years

R

2.1.8 Structural integrity inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 years

O

2.1.9 and 2.1.10 Thickness test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See paragraph 2.1.9

N

2.1.11 Safety systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 years

2.1.12 Lining or coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Per owner’s program
2.1.13 Leakage pressure test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . After reassembly
2.1.14 Service equipment (including pressure relief devices) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 years

 
              

 




 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 


 

              

           

 
 

TO



EN
 


IM
               
EC

               
H


N


O
C

      


A
R

 
PA


 
A


M

 
R

 
O

 
N

 
 
 
  
  


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
              


 
 
 

TO
EN
Fig. D1 Tank shell thickness qualification frequencies

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 EC
A = As-built tank shell thickness, with additional thickness.
B = Required minimum tank shell or head thickness after forming per Part 179 (see Appendix X, parts
H

179.100-6, 179.200-6, 179.101-1, 179.201-1, etc.).

N

C = Inspection frequency adjustment point (required minimum shell or head thickness, minus 1/2 of the
table value in paragraph 2.1.10 below).
O

D = Condemning limit for general corrosion (required minimum shell or head thickness, minus the table
C

value in paragraph 2.1.10 below).

A

E = Condemning limit for localized corrosion [required minimum shell or head thickness, minus the table
R

value in paragraph 2.1.10 below, minus 1/16-in. (1.58 mm)]. See Note 1 in paragraph 2.1.10 below for
PA

diameter limitations and minimum separation distances.

F = Allowable shell thickness reduction (table value in paragraph 2.1.10 below).
G = Additional thickness reduction for localized areas.
A

 
M


R
O

 
 
N



 


 


           
           

 

              
 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 

        


Table D3. Allowable shell thickness reductions
Marked Tank Test Pressure Top Shell and Tank Head Bottom Shell
< 200 psig 1/8 in. (3.17 mm) 1/16 in. (1.58 mm)
200 psig 1/32 in. (0.79 mm) 1/32 in. (0.79 mm)
NOTES:
1. A TANK CAR OWNER MAY ADD AN EXTRA 1/16-IN. (1.58 MM) TO THE VALUES IN THE TABLE FOR LOCAL REDUCTIONS. LOCAL
REDUCTIONS ARE THOSE THAT DO NOT EXCEED 8 LINEAR INCHES (20.32 LINEAR CENTIMETERS), MEASURED AT THE
LONGEST DIMENSION, AND ARE SEPARATED FROM OTHER LOCAL REDUCTIONS BY AT LEAST 16 IN. (40.64 CM).
2. ANY REDUCTION IN THE TANK CAR SHELL THICKNESS MAY NOT AFFECT THE STRUCTURAL STRENGTH OF THE TANK CAR TO

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THE EXTENT THAT THE TANK CAR NO LONGER CONFORMS TO PARAGRAPH 6.2 OF THIS AAR SPECIFICATION FOR TANK CARS.
3. SHELL THICKNESS REDUCTIONS APPLY ONLY TO THE OUTER SHELL FOR CLASS AAR-206 TANK CARS. THERE IS NO SHELL
OR HEAD THICKNESS REDUCTION AUTHORIZED FOR THE INNER TANK.

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 

 
IM
EC


H
N

 
O

 
C



A
R

 
PA

 

A
M

 

R
O

 
N

 

 

 
            




 
 
10/2007 
 

 

           
 
            


  


 

 

TO
 

EN



IM
 
EC
 

H

 
N

              
O


C

 
A
R

 
PA


 
A


M

 
R


O

                 
N


 
 



 


               

 
              

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
  

 


 
 
 
 
 
 

TO
 

EN
 


IM
            
  
EC
 
H

 
N


O

 
C


A

            
R

              
PA


 
A


M

 
R


O

 
N

              

 

             

             


 

 



 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 




 

 

Table D4. Required tank car qualifications/inspections
Where Required Description Maximum Interval
DOT-E12095 or

TO
180.509(d) Visual inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 years
DOT-E12095 or

EN
180.509(e) Structural integrity inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 years

IM
DOT-E12095 or
180.509(f) Thickness test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See 180.509(f)
EC
DOT-E12095 or
180.509(h) Safety systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 years
H

DOT-E12095 or
N

180.509(i) Lining or coating (for materials corrosive to the tank). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See 180.509(i)
O

DOT-E12095 or
C

180.509(j) Leakage pressure test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . After assembly

A

DOT-E12095 or
R

180.509(c) Service equipment (including pressure relief devices) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See 180.509(c)

PA

Trucks, draft components, center plate, side sills, end sills, side bearings
Field Manual (including proper adjustment), and body bolsters. On jacketed cars,
A

Rule 88.B.2 inspect portions of the bolster visible without disturbing the jacket. . 10 years
M

AAR Circular At tank qualification or

R

CPC-1094 Stub draft sills, sill pads, sill attachments welds (outboard of bolsters) . . mileage limit
O

AAR M-1002
N

Appendix D With structural integrity

paragraph 3.1.1.4 Stub draft sills, sill pads, sill attachments welds (inboard of bolsters) . . . inspection

 
 
10/2007 
 

 


 

Table D5. General definitions

 

 
          
        



TO
 


EN




IM
 
EC


H

            
N


O

 
C



A


R


PA



A


M

 

R


O


N

 



 
 
10/2007 
 

 

 
        


         



       

          


TO
    


EN
       


IM
 
EC
 

H


N


O



C
A

 
R

 
PA

 
 
A

 
M

            
R


O

 
N



 

 

 



 
 
10/2007 
 

 




TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A

Fig. D2 Valve and fitting qualification process

R
PA

 
 
A


M

 
R


O


N

 

 
 



 

 


 


 
 
10/2007 
 

 

 

 

 

 


              

TO



EN
              


IM
 
EC


H


N


O

 
C


A

 
R


PA

 
A

 
M


R

3
l e = ls – l a + t p + ------ (in.)
O

16
N

 
le = ls – la

le = engagement depth
ls = stud length
la = length of stud above the cover plate as physically measured
tp = thickness of the manway cover plate
 le

 
               
 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 

 

 
 
  






TO
 

EN
             
        


IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

 

Step Action
 
 


 
 

  
 


TO
 

EN
 
 

 
IM

EC
  
H

 
N

 
O


C

  

A

 
R


PA


 
A

 
M


R

  

O

 
N



  
  


 
 
10/2007 
 

 

Step Action
 

 
 
 

 




TO
 


EN

 

IM

EC
  
  
H

 
N

 
O

  

C


A
R

 
PA

Step Action
 
A


M

 
R


O


N

 
 

 

 

  


 
   
  


 
 
10/2007 
 

 

Step Action
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 

TO
 


EN
 

IM
  

EC
 
H

 
N


O

 
C


  
A
R

 
PA

 
A

Step Action
M

 
R

  
O

 
N

 
 

 
  
 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
              
            

 


Table D6. Allowable pressure relief valve pressure tolerances
Maximum
Nominal Gauge
Tolerance Minimum Maximum Minimum Gauge
STDa/ (psig) Rangee/
b/ (+/-)c/ (psig) STD (psig) STDa/ (psig) VTPd/ (psig) Incremente/
(psig)
(psig)

TO
35 3 32 38 28 0 – 100 1

EN
75 3 72 78 60 0 – 150/160 1
150 4.5 145.5 154.5 120 0 – 300 2

IM
225 6.75 218.25 231.75 180 0 – 400 5
EC
247.5 7.4 240.1 254.9 196 0 – 400 5
255 7.7 247.3 262.7 204 0 – 400 5
H

280.5 8.4 272.1 288.9 224 0 – 500 5

N

300 9 291 309 240 0 – 500 5

O

330 10 320 340 264 0 – 500 5

C

375 11.25 363.75 386.25 300 0 – 600 10

A

450 13.5 436.5 463.5 360 0 – 750 10

R

For tank tests to 60 psig. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 – 150/160 1

PA

For tank tests above 60 psig to 200 psig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 – 400 5

For tank tests between 200 psig and 400 psig. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 – 600 10
A
M

For tank tests over 400 psig. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 – 1000 20

R

Internal Heater Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 – 400 5

O

Notes:
N

 
 
 

 
 


 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A

Fig. D3 Recommended sequence and tightening procedures for resecuring tank car tank manway covers, valves, fit-
tings, and flanges
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 




 


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10/2007 
 

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 


 


 

 

 

TO
 


EN
 


IM

EC
 
 
H
N

 
O

 
C

 
A


R


PA



A

 
M



R


O


N

 

 

 

 
 

 


 
 
10/2007 
 

Line Instruction
 
 
 
 
 




 


TO
 

EN

 

IM
 
EC
 
 
H


N


O


C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

 

Certificate of Test Form

 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 

TO
 
 

EN
 

IM
 
EC
 
 
H

 
N

 
O

 
C

 
A

 
R

 
PA

 
 
A
M

 
R

 
O

 
N

 
 

 

 


I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT TESTS PERFORMED TO TANK CAR TANKS, PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES
AND/OR HEATER SYSTEMS WERE DONE IN ACCORD WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
REGULATIONS AND THE AAR SPECIFICATIONS FOR TANK CARS AND REPORTED CORRECTLY.

 

Fig. D4 Certificate of Test Form

(Click here to access a printable form)
 
 
10/2007 
 

 


 
               


             


           



TO
 
              

EN
     


IM

EC
 
               
H


N


O


C


A

 
R

              
PA

             

A


M

            

R
O

              
N


 
 


              
          

 

 

 


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 


 

 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
Fig. D5 Bolt tightening sequence
 
H
N

 
O

 
C

          
A


R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

Table D7. Manway Style Chart for ACF Industries, Inc.a/

(page 1 of 3)
Nominal Dia./ Gasket Dimensions
Manway Style Gasket Type Diagramc/
Number of Boltsb/ (OD × ID × THbtK)

Elastomeric ———
ACF-1
18"/8
(3152118)
Hard 19 1/4" × 17" × 1/8"

TO
EN
IM
Elastomeric ———
ACF-2
20"/8
EC
(3156812)
Hard 21 1/4" × 18 7/8" × 1/8"
H
N
O
C
A
R

ACF-3 Elastomeric 19" × 16 3/4" × 1/8"

PA

(3156932) 18"/8
(3-A-0670) Hard 19 1/4" × 16 7/8" × 1/8"
A
M
R
O
N

Elastomeric 20 1/2" × 17" × 1/8"

ACF-4
18"/8
(417-25270)
Hard 20 1/2" × 17" × 1/8"

 

 
 

 
 
10/2007 
 

Table D7. Manway Style Chart for ACF Industries, Inc.a/

(page 2 of 3)
Nominal Dia./ Gasket Dimensions
Manway Style Gasket Type Diagramc/
Number of Boltsb/ (OD × ID × THbtK)

25 1/4" × 22 7/8" × 1/8"

Elastomeric
ACF-5 25 1/4" × 22 7/8" × 1/4"
24"/8
(41-74527)
Hard
25 1/4" × 22 7/8" × 1/8"

TO
EN
21 7/8" × 19 1/2" × 1/8"

IM
Elastomeric
ACF-6
20"/8
(3-C-6848) 21 7/8" × 19 1/2" × 1/8"
EC
Hard
H
N
O
C
A
R

Elastomeric 21 1/2" × 18 3/4" × 1/4"

PA

ACF-7
20"/8
(3-A-5299C)
Hard 21 5/8" × 18 7/8" × 1/8"
A
M
R
O
N

Elastomeric ——
ACF-8
18"/8
(3-N-3680)
Hard 19 1/2" × 16 7/8" × 1/8"

 

 
 

 
 
10/2007 
 

Table D7. Manway Style Chart for ACF Industries, Inc.a/

(page 3 of 3)
Nominal Dia./ Gasket Dimensions
Manway Style Gasket Type Diagramc/
Number of Boltsb/ (OD × ID × THbtK)

Elastomeric ——
ACF-9
20"/8
(3-F-6077)
Hard 21 1/4" × 18 7/8" × 1/8"

TO
EN
Elastomeric 21 7/8" × 18 7/8" × 1/8"

IM
ACF-10
20"/8
(3-A-5299G) Hard 21 7/8" × 18 7/8" × 1/8"
EC
21 7/8" × 18 7/8" × 1/4"
H
N
O
C
A

Elastomeric 21 7/8" × 18 7/8" × 1/8"

R

ACF-11
PA

(5-K-2375) 20"/6
Hard 21 7/8" × 18 7/8" × 1/8"
(5-K-4404)
21 7/8" × 18 7/8" × 1/4"
A
M
R
O
N

Elastomeric 21 1/8" × 19 3/4" × 1/4"

ACF-12
20"/8
(3-D-5271)
Hard ——

 

 
 

 
 
10/2007 
 

Table D8. Manway Style Chart for General American Transportation Companya/
(page 1 of 3)
Nominal Dia./ Gasket Dimensions
Manway Style Gasket Type Diagramc/
Number of Boltsb/ (OD × ID × THK)

Elastomeric 22 1/8" × 19" × 1/4"

GATX #1 20"/6
Hard 22" × 19" × 1/4"

TO
EN
IM
Elastomeric 22 1/8" × 19" × 1/4"
GATX #2 20"/6
EC
Hard 21 1/2" × 19 1/4" × 1/4"
H
N
O
C
A
R

Elastomeric 21 7/8" × 19" × 1/4"

PA

GATX #3 20"/6
Hard 21 5/8" × 19" × 1/4"
A
M
R
O
N

Elastomeric 21 1/2" × 18 5/8" × 1/4"

GATX #4 20"/6
Hard 21 1/2" × 18 3/4" × 1/4"

 

 
 

 
 
10/2007 
 

Table D8. Manway Style Chart for General American Transportation Companya/
(page 2 of 3)
Nominal Dia./ Gasket Dimensions
Manway Style Gasket Type Diagramc/
Number of Boltsb/ (OD × ID × THK)

Elastomeric 22 1/4" × 19 1/4" × 3/16"

GATX #5 20"/6
Hard 22 1/8" × 19 3/8" × 1/8"

TO
EN
IM
Elastomeric 21 7/8" × 19" × 1/4"
GATX #6 20"/8
EC
Hard 21 5/8" × 19" × 1/4"
H
N
O
C
A
R

Elastomeric 19 1/2" × 17" × 1/4"

PA

GATX #7 18"/8
Hard 19 3/8" × 17" × 1/4"
A
M
R
O
N

Elastomeric 21 1/2" × 19 1/4" × 1/4"

GATX #8 20"/8
Hard 21 11/16" × 19 5/8" × 1/4"

 

 
 

 
 
10/2007 
 

Table D8. Manway Style Chart for General American Transportation Companya/
(page 3 of 3)
Nominal Dia./ Gasket Dimensions
Manway Style Gasket Type Diagramc/
Number of Boltsb/ (OD × ID × THK)

Elastomeric 19 5/8" × 17 1/2" × 1/4"

GATX #9 18"/8
Hard 19 5/8" × 17 1/2" × 1/4"

TO
EN
Elastomeric 21 1/4" × 19 5/8" × 1/4"

IM
GATX #10 20"/10
EC
Hard 21 1/4" × 19 7/8" × 1/4"
H
N
O

 
C


A

 
R

 
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

Table D9. Manway Style Chart for General Electric Railcar Servicesa/
Nominal Dia./ Gasket Dimensions
Manway Style Gasket Type Diagramc/
Number of Boltsb/ (OD × ID × THK)

GE-1 18"/8 Elastomeric 19 3/8" × 17" × 1/8"

TO
GE-2 20"/8 Elastomeric 21 3/8" × 19" × 1/8"

EN
IM
 

EC
 

H


N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

Table D10. Manway Style Chart for Trinity Industries, Inc.a/

Nominal Dia./ Gasket Dimensions
Manway Style Gasket Type Diagramc/
Number of Boltsb/ (OD × ID × THK)

Elastomeric 21 1/2" × 19 1/4" × 1/4"

TRN-1 20" ID/6
Hard 21 11/16" × 19 5/8" × 1/8"

Elastomeric 21 1/2" × 19 1/4" × 1/4"

TRN-2 20" ID/8
Hard 21 11/16" × 19 5/8" × 1/8"

TO
EN
Elastomeric 21 1/2" × 18 7/8" × 1/8"
TRN-3 20" ID/8

IM
Hard 21 1/2" × 18 7/8" × 1/8"
EC
Elastomeric 22 1/4" × 19 1/4" × 1/8"
H

TRN-4 20" ID/10

N

Hard 22 1/16" × 19 7/16" × 1/8"

O
C

 
A


R

 
PA

 
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

Table D11. Manway Style Chart for Union Tank Car Companya/
(page 1 of 3)
Nominal Dia./ Gasket Dimensions
Manway Style Gasket Type Diagramc/
Number of Boltsb/ (OD × ID × THK)

Elastomeric 21 1/2" × 19 7/16" × 1/8"

UTC-1 20"/8
Hard 21 12" × 19 7/16" × 1/8"

Elastomeric 19 1/2" × 17 7/16" × 1/8"

UTC-2 18"/6

TO
Hard 19 1/2" × 17 7/16" × 1/8"

EN
IM
Elastomeric 19 1/2" × 17 7/16" × 1/8"
UTC-3 18 1/2"/6
EC
Hard 19 1/2" × 17 7/16" × 1/8"
H
N
O

Elastomeric 21 7/16" × 19 3/4" × 1/4"

C

UTC-4 20"/8
Hard ——
A
R
PA

Elastomeric 21 1/8" × 19 3/4" × 1/4"

A

UTC-5 20"/8
M

Hard ——
R
O
N

Elastomeric 21 5/16" × 20 3/16" × 1/4"

UTC-6 20"/8
Hard ——

 

 
 
 

 
 

 

Table D11. Manway Style Chart for Union Tank Car Companya/
(page 2 of 3)
Nominal Dia./ Gasket Dimensions
Manway Style Gasket Type Diagramc/
Number of Boltsb/ (OD × ID × THK)

Elastomeric 22 1/8" × 19" × 1/4"

UTC-7 20"/8
Hard 21 13/16" × 19 9/16" × 1/8"

TO
EN
Elastomeric 20 1/8" × 17" × 1/4"
UTC-8 18"/6

IM
Hard 19 13/16" × 17 9/16" × 1/8"
EC
H
N

Elastomeric 23" × 20 5/16" × 1/8"

O

UTC-9 21"/8
C

Hard 23" × 20 1/2" × 1/8"

A
R
PA

Elastomeric 21 1/2" × 19 5/16" × 1/8"

UTC-10 20"/8
A

Hard 21 1/2" × 19 5/16" × 1/8"

M
R
O

Elastomeric 21 1/2" × 19 1/2" × 1/4"

N

UTC-11 20"/6
Hard 21 1/4" × 19 1/2" × 1/8"

Elastomeric 19 1/2" × 17 1/2" × 1/4"

UTC-12 18"/4
Hard 19 1/4" × 17 1/2" × 1/8"

 

 
 
 

 
 

 

Table D11. Manway Style Chart for Union Tank Car Companya/
(page 3 of 3)
Nominal Dia./ Gasket Dimensions
Manway Style Gasket Type Diagramc/
Number of Boltsb/ (OD × ID × THK)

Elastomeric 19" × 18 1/2" × 1/4" dia.

UTC-13 18"/8
Hard ——

Elastomeric 19" × 18 1/2" × 1/4" dia.

UTC-14 18"/8
Hard ——

TO
EN
Elastomeric 21 5/8" × 18 3/4" × 1/4"
RTC-1d/

IM
20"/8 Hard 21 5/8" × 18 3/4" × 1/8"
21 5/8" × 19" × 1/4"
EC
H

Elastomeric 21 5/8" × 18 3/4" × 1/4"

RTC-2d/
N

20"/6 Hard 21 5/8" × 18 3/4" × 1/8"

21 5/8" × 19" × 1/4"
O
C
A

RTC-3d/
R

18"/8 Elastomeric 19" × 16 3/4" × 1/8" dia.

PA


A



M


R


O

 
N

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Table D12. Manway Style Chart for AAR Standard Gasketsa/

Nominal Dia./ Gasket Dimensions
Manway Style Gasket Type Diagramc/
Number of Boltsb/ (OD × ID × THK)
Elastomeric 21 11/16" × 19 1/2" × 1/4"
See Figs. E26A, B, and C for typical
AAR-1 20"/6-8-10
manway cover gasket grooves.
Hard 21 5/8" × 19 1/2" × 1/8"
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Table D13. Manway Style Chart for Alternate Manway Gasket Styles

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Nominal Dia./ Gasket Dimensions
Manway Style Gasket Type Diagramb/
Number of Boltsa/ (OD × ID × THK)

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GATX #3, 6, 7 Elastomeric Bevel groove style
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GATX #3,6 with 5/8"wall Elastomeric Nozzle rim style

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Elastomeric
Various with 5/8" wall Nozzle rim style
or hard
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1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–215
1.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–215
2.0 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–215
2.1 Dimensions and Tolerances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–215
2.2 Tolerance for Single-Unit Tank Car Tank Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–216

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2.3 Ellipsoidal Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–216

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3.0 Reinforcement of Head and Shell Openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–216
3.1 Acceptable Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–216

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3.2 Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–216
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3.3 Reinforcement Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–217
3.4 Dome Reinforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–217
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3.5 Openings in Knuckle Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–217

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3.6 Nozzle Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–218

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4.0 Manway Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–218

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4.1 Design—Covers for Pressure Cars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–218

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4.2 Openings in Pressure Car Manway Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–219

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4.3 Design—Covers for Nonpressure Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–219

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4.4 Openings in Protective Housing Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–220

4.5 Pressure Car Manway Seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–220
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5.0 Pressure Relief Device Connections for Nonpressure Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–221

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5.1 Standard Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–221

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6.0 Joint Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–221

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6.1 Joint Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–221

6.2 Plug Welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–221
6.3 Design Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–222
6.4 Abutting Edges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–222
6.5 Transition Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–222
7.0 Compartment Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–223
7.1 Inserted Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–223
7.2 Compartments Constructed as Separate Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–223
8.0 Vertical Curve Clearance Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–224
9.0 Protection of Bottom Discontinuities on Class 105A, 109A, 112A, 114A, and 120A Tank Car Tanks C-III–225
10.0 Protection of Bottom and Top Discontinuities on Nonpressure Tank Car Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–226
10.1 Bottom Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–226
10.2 Top Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–227
11.0 Noncircular Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–228

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12.0 Anchor Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–230
13.0 Head-to-Sill Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–231
14.0 Bottom Outlet Valve and Nozzle Arrangements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–231
15.0 Reinforcing Pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–232
15.1 Requirements for Use of Reinforcing Pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–232
15.2 Design of Reinforcing Pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–232
16.0 Tank Bottom Appurtenances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–232

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TO
             


EN



IM
 
EC
            
H


N

 
O
C

 
A

       

R


PA

Table E1. Engagement of taper pipe threads

Size of Length of
A

Thread Normal Hand Engagement Effective Thread

M

1 1/4 0.420 0.707

R

2 0.436 0.757
O

2 1/2 0.682 1.138

N

3 0.766 1.200
3 1/2 0.821 1.250
 

Table E2. Recommended drills for taps

Thread Size Drill Size
3/4 in.–10 21/32 in.
7/8 in.–9 49/64 in.
1 1/4 in. NPT 1 1/2 in.
2 in. NPT 2 7/32 in.
2 1/2 in. NPT 2 5/8 in.
3 in. NPT 3 1/4 in.
3 1/2 in. NPT 3 3/4 in.
 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 

          

 
 


 

 

TO
 


EN
  


IM

EC
 

H

          
N


O

 
C


A

            
R

 
PA

 
A

 
M

              
R

               

O
N

 

 
 
 
 

D = diameter of finished opening in the plane of the cut-out, in. (mm)
0.90 when opening is in solid plate or flued-type reinforcement
e =
1.00 when opening intersects any joint in the tank shell
K = actual reinforcement pad thickness, in. (mm)
M = actual tank thickness, in. (mm)
N = actual dome or nozzle wall thickness, in. (mm)
R = corner radius of flued-type reinforcement, in. (mm)
t = calculated required head or shell thickness, in. (mm)

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
              





               
 
 

 


TO
             
  

EN
                
              

IM

EC
 

H


N

 
O
C

 
A

                
R

 
PA

   


A

             
M


R

             
O

  

N

              

  

 
 

  
 
               

 


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
              

 
 
              
               

           

 

TO
             


EN
Conventional Units SI Units
0.3p 1.78Whg
IM 0.0003p 1.78Whg
EC
t = d ----------- + ----------------------- t = d -------------------- + -----------------------
S Sd
3 S Sd
3
H

 
N
O

t = thickness of manway cover required at center, in. t = thickness of manway cover required at center, mm
d = mean diameter of gasket groove, in. d = mean diameter of gasket groove, mm
C

hg = 1/2 [manway bolt circle diameter minus d], in. hg = 1/2 [manway bolt circle diameter minus d], mm
A

p = pressure relief valve flow rating pressure shown in p = pressure relief valve flow rating pressure shown in
Appendix A, Table A3 or A4, psi Appendix A, Table A3 or A4, kPa
R

S = 1/3 minimum tensile strength value for cover S = 1/3 minimum tensile strength value for cover
PA

material, as shown in Appendix M, psi material,as shown in Appendix M, MPa

2 2
W = 0.3927d p + 0.7854dmp + 152,500 lb W = 0.3297d p- ----------------------------
0.7854dmp-
A

------------------------- + + 678 000 , N

1000 1000
m = 2.00 for 1/8-in.-thick unfilled PTFE gasket, in.
M

or m = 50.8 for 3.18-mm-thick unfilled PTFE gasket, mm

R

3.00 for spiral-wound stainless steel gasket,a/ in. or

76.2 for spiral-wound stainless steel gasket,a/ mm
O
N



 


 






 
 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 

 
 


 
             

             


TO
 

EN

 

IM
 
EC
            
              
H


N
O

 
             
C

 
A


R

 
PA


 
A


M

 
R

 
O


N

bolt spacing
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2a + t

a = nominal bolt size
t = flange thickness
                

               
 
              

 


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 



 
 

               


 


TO


EN



IM

EC

H

               
N


O

              
C



A


R
PA

                
 
A

 
M


R

 
O


N


 


 

                

 






 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 


 
 



Table E3. Joint efficiency
Maximum

TO
Type of Joint a/ Joint Efficiencyb/
Double-welded butt 90

EN
Single full fillet without plug welds End Weld 44
Side Weld 33

IM
Single full fillet in combination with
EC
plug welds (see Fig. E4, item B) or End Weld 52 c/
single-welded butt with backup (see Fig. E4, item D) Side Weld 39
H

Double full fillet End Weld 52

N

Single-welded butt Shear 36

O

with backup (see) Tension and

C

Fig. E4, items C and D) Compression 81

A

 
R

 
PA


 

A

 
M
R

 
O

 
N

Conventional Units SI Units

1 2 2
L = 0.63 D – --- S 0.63  D – 6.35  S
4 L = -------------------------------------------
1000


D = diameter of the bottom of the hole in which the plug is made, in. (mm)
L = shear value for plug weld, lb (kN)
S = minimum tensile strength of the plate material, psi (MPa)

 

  

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
            



                
               

 
 




TO

 

EN



IM

EC
 

H


N

 
O

 
C

 
A


R


PA


A

90
= -------
for nonpressure tanks
M

d
---
t
R
O

175
= ---------
for pressure tanks
N

d
---
t

d = inside diameter of tank at transition joint, in. (mm)
t = design thickness of tank plate at transition joint, in. (mm)
= slope change across transition joint in degrees

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
 
 
 

            


Table E4. Minimum plug welds required

Minimum Number
Inside Diameter of Tank of Plug Welds

TO
60 in. (1520 mm) or under 16
Over 60 to 78 in. (1520 to 1980 mm) 20

EN
Over 78 to 96 in. (1980 to 2440 mm) 24

IM
Over 96 to 112 in. (2440 to 2840 mm) 28
Over 112 through 122 in. (2840 through 3100 mm) 32
EC
 
H



N

  

O

  

C

 
A


R


PA

               
  
A


M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 


Conventional Units SI Units

2 2 2 2
W 1.5  L – 4z  W 0.125  L – 4z 
y = 0.75  S  – ----- + V + --------------------------------- y = 0.75  S  – ----- + V + ---------------------------------------
rn R rn R

y = minimum allowable vertical clearance in inches (millimeters) between rail and lowest portion of outlets,
washouts, or other appurtenances, measured on a straight horizontal track with the car new and empty
L = truck center dimension, ft (mm)
n = number of spring groups under car (e.g., four for two 4-wheel trucks)
R = 500 ft for cars with truck centers of 41 ft 3 in. or less, and 675 ft for cars with truck centers greater than 41 ft 3 in.

TO
In SI units, R = 152 000 mm for cars with truck centers of 12 600 mm or less, and 206 000 mm for cars with
truck centers greater than 12 600 mm.

EN
r = spring rate of one group of springs, lb/in. (kg/mm)
S = total spring travel, in. (mm)
V = total wear (3/4 in. [19.05 mm] for one-wear wheels, 1 1/2 in. [38.1 mm] for two-wear wheels, 2 in. [50.8 mm]

IM
for multiwear wheels)
EC
W = total weight (tare) on springs of empty car, lb (kg)
z = longitudinal distance from the centerline of the car to the outlet, washout, or other appurtenances, ft (mm)
H

 
N
O

  S – W
----- + 4 3/4 in. 
C

rn
A

 S – W
----- + 121 mm 
R

rn
PA

              


A


M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

 

 




 

 
 



TO
 


EN
 


IM


EC


H

       

N


O

 
C


A

 
R


PA

 

A


M

            
R


O


N

 
 


 

 

  

 

 


 
 
10/2007 
 

 


 

        

 
 
 
             
            

TO

 

EN

 

IM
 

EC

H

 

N
O

 
C


A

 
R


PA

 

A

 
M

      

R


O

 
N

 
              

 

 

  

                

 


 
 
10/2007 
 

 


             

 

              






TO
 

EN

 

IM
            
EC

H

 
 
N
O

 
C

 
 
A

 
R


PA

 
 
A

 
M

 
R

 
O

 
N




 
 

            





 


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
              



 


 
            



TO
 
             

EN

 

IM
            
EC
 
 
H

 
N
O

              

C

 
A

              
R

 f
PA

Conventional Units SI Units

A

b 2 b 2
M

f = cp --- cp ---
t t
= --------------------
R

f 1000
O


N

f = bending stress in the center of the flat portion of the nozzle

p = tank test pressure, psi (kPa)
c = proportionality factor (see Table E5)

     c          


c = q f



c = bending stress in the center of the curved portion of the nozzle

q = proportionality factor (see Table E6)

 
 
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 

               

 

 




Rosette

 -----u-  -----u- 

3 3
= maximum principal stress, psi (MPa)

TO
 u
------  u
------ u = minimum tensile strength of the material, psi (MPa)
3 3 = maximum shear stress, psi (MPa)

EN
 -----u-
4

IM
EC
Table E5. Proportionality factors for f
Aspect ratio a/ c1 c2
H

0.1 0.093 0.249

N

0.2 0.101 0.246

O

0.3 0.113 0.241

C

0.4 0.130 0.235

0.5 0.148 0.227
A
R

0.6 0.166 0.218

PA

0.7 0.179 0.209

0.8 0.186 0.199
0.9 0.186 0.189
A

1.0 0.180 0.179

M
R

  1
O

 2
N

Table E6. Proportionality factors for c

b/d q
0 0.571
0.1 0.624
0.2 0.674
0.3 0.720
0.4 0.764
0.5 0.805
0.6 0.843
0.7 0.879
0.8 0.913
0.9 0.945
1.0 max 0.975

 
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 

 
            

 




Conventional Units SI Units

Mc 10 Mc
6
Sb = -------- S b = -----------------
I I


TO
W = design load (rail load limit less weight [mass] of trucks and underframe), uniformly distributed over the length

EN
of the tank between heads, lb (kg)
Sb = nominal stress due to design load, psi (MPa)
M = moment at the extreme ends of the anchor, in. · lbf (N · m)

IM
c = outside radius of tank shell, in. (mm)
I = moment of inertia of cross-section of tank shell at extreme ends of the anchor, in.4 (mm4)
EC
H

 
N


O



C
A

Conventional Units SI Units

R
PA

H 500H
S c = aS b + ------- S c = aS b + -------------
2A 2A

A
M

Sc = nominal stress due to impact, psi (MPa)

R
O

a = amplication factor = 1 + 12Hhx 1224Hhx

----------------- in conventional units or 1 + -----------------------
2 2
in SI units
N

WL WL
H = impact force = 1,250,000 lb (5560 kN)
h = vertical distance from centerline of draft to center of gravity of loaded car (see Chapter 6, paragraph 6.1.9),
ft (mm)
x = distance from center of car to extreme end of anchor, ft (mm)
W = design load (rail load limit less weight [mass] of trucks and underframe), lb (kg)
L = inside length of tank between heads, ft (mm)
A = area equal to shell thickness multiplied by the sum of half the extreme anchor or saddle plate length plus the
extreme width over the top anchor flanges or saddle plate, in.2 (mm2)

 

 )
 
 

 
 
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 

 

 


2 2
4 R t
L = --- 4 -----------------------
2
3 3 1 –  

L = length of reinforcing plate beyond the extreme ends of the anchor, in. (mm)
R = outside radius of tank shell, in. (mm)
t = reinforcing plate thickness, in. (mm)
= Poisson’s ratio

TO
 
 

EN
           


IM

EC
 
               
H


N

 
O

 
C


A


R


PA

2 2
S up tp + Sut t t
conventional or SI units
A

l = 1.5 ----------------------------------
S yt t t
M


R
O

l = head brace pad edge distance, in. (mm)

N

Sup = tensile strength of reinforcing pad material, psi (MPa)

Sut = tensile strength of tank material, psi (MPa)
Syt = yield strength of tank material, psi (MPa)
tp = pad thickness, in. (mm)
tt = tank head thickness, in. (mm)


 
                

 

 
              


 
 
10/2007 
 



           

 



 
 
 
              

TO



EN

 

IM
 
EC

 
H


N

 
O


C

 
A

 
R


PA

 

A


M

 
R


O


N

 
              


 
 

 



     



 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. E1 Limiting dimensions for metal placard holder

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Note: All dimensions in mm. Appendix H must be followed when using SI units.
Fig. E1.1 Limiting dimensions for metal placard holder—SI units

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA

Fig. E2 Butt welding of plates of unequal thickness

A
M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. E3 Fillet welds

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. E4 Acceptable joints for interior heads of compartment tank cars

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Note: All dimensions in mm. Appendix H must be followed when using SI units.
Fig. E4.1 Acceptable joints for interior heads of compartment tank cars—SI units

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA

Fig. E5 Standard manway cover for 18-in. manway (see details in Fig. E19 series)
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R

Note: All dimensions in mm. Appendix H must be followed when using SI units.
PA

Fig. E5.1 Standard manway cover for 18-in. manway (see details in Fig. E19 series)—SI units
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. E6 Detail of cover and nozzle joint for 18-in. manway

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Note: All dimensions in mm. Appendix H must be followed when using SI units.
Fig. E6.1 Detail of cover and nozzle joint for 18-in. manway—SI units

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R

Fig. E7 Standard manway cover for 20-in. manway (see details of openings in Fig. E19 series)
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R

Note: All dimensions in mm. Appendix H must be followed when using SI units.
O
N

Fig. E7.1 Standard manway cover for 20-in. manway (see details of openings in Fig. E19 series)—SI units

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. E8 Detail of cover and nozzle joint for 20-in. manway

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Note: All dimensions in mm. Appendix H must be followed when using SI units.
Fig. E8.1 Detail of cover and nozzle joint for 20-in. manway—SI units

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
SEE Fig. E19.8 FOR DETAILS
(3 PLACES)

EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

SEE Fig. E19.25 FOR DETAILS

SEE Fig. E10 FOR DETAILS

SEE Fig. E19.20 FOR DETAILS

Fig. E9 Standard manway cover for 20-in. manway—VCM (see details of openings in Fig. E19 series)

 
 
10/2007 
 

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Fig. E10 Detail for cover and nozzle joint for 20-in. manway—VCM

 
 
10/2007 
 

SEE Fig. E19.8 FOR DETAILS

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(3 PLACES)

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SEE Fig. E19.25 FOR DETAILS

SEE Fig. E12 FOR DETAILS

SEE Fig. E19.20 FOR DETAILS

Fig. E11 Standard manway cover for 22-in. manway—VCM (see details of openings in Fig. E19 series)

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 
10/2007 
 

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Fig. E12 Detail for cover and nozzle joint for 22-in. manway—VCM

 
 
10/2007 
 

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Fig. E13 Protective housing for 20-in. and 22-in. VCM tank car cover plates
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 
10/2007 
 

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Fig. E14 Shell-full for typical tank car types

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 
10/2007 
 

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Fig. E15 Detail for opening in protective housing cover for transporting liquefied flammable gases

 
 
10/2007 
 

W = load to be carried by welds, lb (kN)

TO
S = specified minimum tensile strength of shell or head material, psi (MPa)
Sp = specified minimum tensile strength of the weaker of materials being joined, but not greater than S, psi (MPa)

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Sn = specified minimum tensile strength of nozzle material, psi (MPa)
T = minimum calculated shell or head thickness, in. (mm)
Tn = actual nozzle wall thickness, in. (mm)

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Strength of Connection Elements
Conventional Units SI Units
H

A Inner fillet weld in shear = 1.57 AF (.49Sp) = 1.57 AF (.49Sp) × 10-3

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B Nozzle wall shear = 1.57 BTn (.70Sn) = 1.57 BTn (.70Sn) × 10-3
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C Groove weld tension = 1.57 AH (.74Sp) = 1.57 AH (.74Sp) × 10-3

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D Outer fillet weld in shear = 1.57 CG (.49 Sp) = 1.57 CG (.49 Sp) × 10-3
A

E Groove weld tension = 1.57 AJ (.74 Sp) = 1.57 AJ (.74 Sp) × 10-3
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Explore possible paths of failure using W = (2t – M) DS in conventional units or

W = (2t – M) DS × 10 -3 in SI units:
A

Without Pad With Pad

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1) A + B W 1) B + D W
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2) A + C W 2) A + C + E W
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3) C + D W
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Fig. E16 Nozzle attachment welds

 
 
10/2007 
 

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Fig. E17 Tank car safety seal for pressure cars

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 
10/2007 
 

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Notes:
1. Drill and tap 2 in. or 2 1/2 in. NPT as required.
2. Outlet cap and nozzle dimensions or configuration are to be manufacturer’s option, except for thread dimensions.
3. The 5 1/4-in.–4 special 2A nozzle thread diameters are 0.020 in. less than the 5 1/4-in.–4 UN 2A of ANSI B1.1 standard.
4. The 5 1/4-in.–4 UN 2B outlet cap threads conform with ANSI B1.1 standard.
5. Typical gasket size is 5 1/4 in. O.D. × 3 1/4 in. I.D. × 1/8 in. thick.
6. Maximum minor diameter for hose couplings is 4.984 in. instead of 5.017 in.
7. If the cap or hose coupling thread minor diameter is worn to greater than 5.032 in. on any diameter at a depth greater than 1/2 in. (or accepts
the No-Go gauge of Fig. E18.7 to the 1/2-in. depth), the cap or hose coupling must be removed from service.
8. If the nozzle thread major diameter is worn to less than 5.141 in. on any diameter for a length greater than 1 5/8 in. (or accepts the No-Go gauge
of Fig. E18.6 to the 1 5/8-in. depth), the nozzle must be removed from service.

Fig. E18 4-in. bottom outlet cap and nozzle thread standard
 
 
10/2007 
 

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Notes:
1. Drill and tap 2 in. or 2 1/2 in. NPT as required.
2. Outlet cap and nozzle dimensions or configuration are to be manufacturer’s option, except for thread dimensions.
3. The 5 1/4-in.–4 special 2A nozzle thread diameters are 0.020 in. less than the 5 1/4-in.–4 UN 2A of ANSI B1.1 standard.
4. The 5 1/4-in.–4 UN 2B outlet cap threads conform with ANSI B1.1 standard.
5. Typical gasket size is 133 O.D. × 82.6 I.D. × 3.18 thick.
6. All thread dimensions are shown in conventional units.
7. Appendix H must be followed when using SI units.
8. Maximum minor diameter for hose couplings is 4.984 in. instead of 5.017 in.
9. If the cap or hose coupling thread minor diameter is worn to greater than 5.032 in. on any diameter at a depth greater than 1/2 in. (12.7 mm)
(or accepts the No-Go gauge of Fig. E18.7 to the 1/2-in. depth), the cap or hose coupling must be removed from service.
10. If the nozzle thread major diameter is worn to less than 5.141 in. on any diameter for a length greater than 1 5/8 in. (41.3 mm) (or accepts the
No-Go gauge of Fig. E18.6 to the 1 5/8-in. depth), the nozzle must be removed from service.

Fig. E18.1 4-in. bottom outlet cap and nozzle thread standard—SI units
 
 
10/2007 
 

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Notes:
1. Drill and tap for 2-in., 2 1/2-in., or 3-in. NPT as required.
2. Outlet cap and nozzle dimensions or configuration are to be manufacturer’s option, except for thread dimensions.
3. The 8-in.–4 special 2A nozzle thread diameters are 0.020 in. less than the 8-in.–4 UN 2A of ANSI B1.1 standard.
4. The 8-in.–4 UN 2B outlet cap threads conform with ANSI B1.1 standard.
5. Typical gasket size is 8 in. O.D. × 6 in. I.D. × 1/8 in. thick.
6. Maximum minor diameter for hose couplings is 7.734 in. instead of 7.767 in.
7. If the cap or hose coupling thread minor diameter is worn to greater than 7.782 in. on any diameter at a depth greater than 7/16 in. (or accepts
the No-Go gauge of Fig. E18.9 to the 7/16-in. depth), the cap or hose coupling must be removed from service.
8. If the nozzle thread major diameter is worn to less than 7.890 in. on any diameter for a length greater than 1 1/2 in. (or accepts the No-Go gauge
of Fig. E18.8 to the 1 1/2-in. depth), the nozzle must be removed from service.

Fig. E18.2 6-in. bottom outlet cap and nozzle thread standard
 
 
10/2007 
 

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Notes:
1. Drill and tap for 2-in., 2 1/2-in., or 3-in. NPT as required.
2. Outlet cap and nozzle dimensions or configuration are to be manufacturer’s option, except for thread dimensions.
3. The 8-in.–4 special 2A nozzle thread diameters are 0.020 in. less than the 8-in.–4 UN 2A of ANSI B1.1 standard.
4. The 8-in.–4 UN 2B outlet cap threads conform with ANSI B1.1 standard.
5. Typical gasket size is 203 O.D. × 152 I.D. × 3.18 thick.
6. All thread dimensions are shown in conventional units.
7. Appendix H must be followed when using SI units.
8. Maximum minor diameter for hose couplings is 7.734 in. instead of 7.767 in.
9. If the cap or hose coupling thread minor diameter is worn to greater than 7.782 in. on any diameter at a depth greater than 7/16 in. (or accepts
the No-Go gauge of Fig. E18.9 to the 7/16-in. depth), the cap or hose coupling must be removed from service.
10. If the nozzle thread major diameter is worn to less than 7.890 in. on any diameter for a length greater than 1 1/2 in. (38.1 mm) (or accepts the
No-Go gauge of Fig. E18.8 to the 1 1/2-in. depth), the nozzle must be removed from service.

Fig. E18.3 6-in. bottom outlet cap and nozzle thread standard—SI units
 
 
10/2007 
 

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Fig. E18.4 5 1/4-in.–4 thread layout

 
 
10/2007 
 

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Fig. E18.5 8-in.–4 thread layout

 
 
10/2007 
 

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EN
NOTES:
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EC
1. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.
2. ANY DIMENSIONALLY STABLE MATERIAL MAY BE USED.
3. MANUFACTURING TOLERANCE: DECIMAL ±0.005 IN.
H

(ref. Appendix D, 4. RECERTIFICATION TOLERANCE: DECIMAL ±0.015 IN.

paragraph 3.6) 5. FRACTIONAL DIMENSIONS ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY AND MAY VARY TO SUIT
N

THE GAUGE MANUFACTURER, PROVIDED THAT THE FUNCTION OF THE GAUGE IS

NOT IMPAIRED.
O

6. MAY BE COMBINED WITH FIG. E18.7 IN A SINGLE GAUGE CONFIGURATION.

C

Fig. E18.6 Gauge for worn threads—4-in. bottom outlet nozzle

A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

X = 1 5/8" MINIMUM (ref. Appendix D, paragraph 3.6)

NOTES:
1. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.
2. ANY DIMENSIONALLY STABLE MATERIAL MAY BE USED.
3. MANUFACTURING TOLERANCE: DECIMAL ±0.005 IN.
4. RECERTIFICATION TOLERANCE: DECIMAL ±0.015 IN.
5. FRACTIONAL DIMENSIONS ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY AND MAY VARY TO SUIT
THE GAUGE MANUFACTURER, PROVIDED THAT THE FUNCTION OF THE GAUGE IS
NOT IMPAIRED.
6. MAY BE COMBINED WITH FIG. E18.6 IN A SINGLE GAUGE CONFIGURATION.

Fig. E18.7 Gauge for worn threads—4-in. bottom outlet cap or coupling
 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
NOTES:
1. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.

EN
2. ANY DIMENSIONALLY STABLE MATERIAL MAY BE USED.
3. MANUFACTURING TOLERANCE: DECIMAL ±0.005 IN.
(ref. Appendix D, 4. RECERTIFICATION TOLERANCE: DECIMAL ±0.015 IN.

IM
5. FRACTIONAL DIMENSIONS ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY AND MAY VARY TO SUIT
paragraph 3.6) THE GAUGE MANUFACTURER, PROVIDED THAT THE FUNCTION OF THE GAUGE IS
NOT IMPAIRED.
EC
6. MAY BE COMBINED WITH FIG. E18.9 IN A SINGLE GAUGE CONFIGURATION.
H

Fig. E18.8 Gauge for worn threads—6-in. bottom outlet nozzle

N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

NOTES:
1. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.
2. ANY DIMENSIONALLY STABLE MATERIAL MAY BE USED.
3. MANUFACTURING TOLERANCE: DECIMAL ±0.005 IN.
4. RECERTIFICATION TOLERANCE: DECIMAL ±0.015 IN.
5. FRACTIONAL DIMENSIONS ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY AND MAY VARY TO
SUIT THE GAUGE MANUFACTURER, PROVIDED THAT THE FUNCTION OF
THE GAUGE IS NOT IMPAIRED.
6. MAY BE COMBINED WITH FIG. E18.8 IN A SINGLE GAUGE CONFIGURATION.

Fig. E18.9 Gauge for worn threads—6-in. bottom outlet cap or coupling

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. E18.10 Detail for mounting condition of bottom outlet valves

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. E19 Detail of mounting conditions for 1-in. angle valve

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Note: All dimensions in mm. Appendix H must be followed when using SI units.
Fig. E19.1 Detail of mounting conditions for 1-in. angle valve—SI units

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. E19.2 Detail of mounting conditions for 2-in. angle valve for tank with 2-in. eduction pipes

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Note: All dimensions in mm. Appendix H must be followed when using SI units.
Fig. E19.3 Detail of mounting conditions for 2-in. angle valve for tank with 2-in. eduction pipes—SI units

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. E19.4 Detail of mounting conditions for 2-in. angle valve for tanks with 2-in. eduction pipes

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Note: All dimensions in mm. Appendix H must be followed when using SI units.
Fig. E19.5 Detail of mounting conditions for 2-in. angle valve for tanks with 2-in. eduction pipes—SI units

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. E19.6 Detail of mounting conditions for 2-in. or 3-in. angle valve for tanks with 3-in. eduction pipes

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Note: All dimensions in mm. Appendix H must be followed when using SI units.
Fig. E19.7 Detail of mounting conditions for 2-in. or 3-in. angle valve for tanks with 3-in. eduction pipes—SI units

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R

Fig. E19.8 Detail of mounting conditions for 2-in. or 3-in. angle valve for tanks with 3-in. eduction pipes
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R

Note: All dimensions in mm. Appendix H must be followed when using SI units.
O

Fig. E19.9 Detail of mounting conditions for 2-in. or 3-in. angle valve for tanks with 3-in. eduction pipes—SI units
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. E19.10 Detail of mounting conditions for gauging device

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Note: All dimensions in mm. Appendix H must be followed when using SI units.
Fig. E19.11 Detail of mounting conditions for gauging device—SI units

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. E19.12 Detail of mounting conditions for gauging device

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Note: All dimensions in mm. Appendix H must be followed when using SI units.
Fig. E19.13 Detail of mounting conditions for gauging device—SI units

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. E19.14 Detail of mounting conditions for pressure relief valve

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Note: All dimensions in mm. Appendix H must be followed when using SI units.
Fig. E19.15 Detail of mounting conditions for pressure relief valve—SI units

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. E19.16 Detail of mounting conditions for pressure relief valve

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Note: All dimensions in mm. Appendix H must be followed when using SI units.
Fig. E19.17 Detail of mounting conditions for pressure relief valve—SI units

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. E19.18 Detail of mounting conditions for pressure relief valve

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Note: All dimensions in mm. Appendix H must be followed when using SI units.
Fig. E19.19 Detail of mounting conditions for pressure relief valve—SI units

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R

Fig. E19.20 Detail of mounting conditions for pressure relief valve

PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A

Note: All dimensions in mm. Appendix H must be followed when using SI units.
R
PA

Fig. E19.21 Detail of mounting conditions for pressure relief valve—SI units
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. E19.22 Detail of mounting conditions for pressure relief valve

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Note: All dimensions in mm. Appendix H must be followed when using SI units.
Fig. E19.23 Detail of mounting conditions for pressure relief valve—SI units

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C

Fig. E19.24 Detail of mounting condition for 3-in. full ported flanged ball valves for nonpressure tank cars using
ANSI B16.5 large tongue design
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. E19.25 Gauging device interface VCM tank cars

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
Fig. E20 Reinforced openings in tank shell—flued nozzle, lap welded

EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M

Fig. E20.1 Reinforced openings in tank shell—built-up nozzle with pad

R
O
N

Fig. E20.2 Reinforced openings in tank shell—flued nozzle, butt-welded

 
 
10/2007 
 

Fig. E20.3 Reinforced openings in tank shell—built-up nozzle with reinforcement

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A

Fig. E20.4 Reinforced openings in tank shell—dome shell outside reinforcement boundary
M
R
O
N

Fig. E20.5 Reinforced openings in tank shell—flued nozzle, tapered, lap-welded

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
Fig. E20.6 Reinforced openings in tank shell—flued opening abutting tank shell

EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M

Fig. E20.7 Reinforced openings in tank shell—built-up nozzle, butt-welded

R
O
N

Fig. E20.8 Reinforced openings in tank shell—built-up nozzle with reinforcement

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
Fig. E20.9 Reinforcement with internal ring for dome opening greater than 30 in. (762 mm)

IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R

Fig. E20.10 Reinforcement with external ring for dome opening greater than 30 in. (762 mm)
O
N

Fig. E20.11 Flued reinforcement for dome opening 30 in. or less

 
 
10/2007 
 

Fig. E20.12 Built-up nozzle with full penetration weld

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. E21 Pressure relief device connections for nonpressure cars

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Note: All dimensions in mm. Appendix H must be followed when using SI units.
Fig. E21.1 Pressure relief device connections for nonpressure cars—SI units

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O

Fig. E22 Strain gauge rosette location

C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Note: The outside diameter of a rupture disc for use in the nominal 2-in. rupture disc device should be in the range of 3.07 to
3.20 in.
Fig. E23 Detail of nominal 2-in.-diameter rupture disc device

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Notes:
The outside diameter of a rupture disc for use in the nominal 2-in. rupture disc device should be in the range of 3.07 to 3.20 in.
All dimensions in mm. Appendix H must be followed when using SI units.
Fig. E23.1 Detail of nominal 2-in.-diameter rupture disc device—SI units
Fig. E24 <This caption must become white text; there is no Fig. E24, but there must be a holder for it.>

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 
10/2007 
 

TO
Fig. E24.1 Bolted flange closure

Fig. E24.4 Quick-coupling device with external

EN
threaded cap closure

IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R

Fig. E24.2 Threaded cap closure

PA
A
M

Fig. E24.5 Quick-coupling device with internal threaded

cap closure
R
O
N

Fig. E24.3 Quick-coupling device with threaded plug

closure

Fig. E24.6 Quick-coupling device with auxiliary test

valve and internal threaded cap closure

Bottom outlet closure arrangements

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
Fig. E24.7 Quick-coupling device with internal threaded

EN
cap closure and alternative test valve

IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA

Fig. E24.9 Two-piece quick-coupling device with auxil-

A

iary valve
M

OUTLET CONNECTION PARTS LEGEND

R

Outlet Nozzle
O

1
N

2 Outlet Flange-bolted

3 Cap-Threaded

4 Plug – 1" NPT Minimum

5 Quick Coupling Adapter

6 Gasket
Fig. E24.8 Two-piece quick-coupling device with inte-
gral auxiliary valve 7 Plug with Dust Protector– Threaded

8 Auxiliary Valve

9 Quick Coupling Adaptor with Integral Valve

10 Quick Coupling Dust Cap

Bottom outlet closure arrangements

 
 
10/2007 
 

Fig. E25 <This caption must become white text; there is no Fig. E25, but there must be a holder for it.>

Fig. E25.1 Top fittings profile nonpressure cars—hinged manway

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. E25.2 Top fittings profile nonpressure cars—multihousing (welded cover plate)
 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
Fig. E25.3 Top fittings profile nonpressure cars—multihousing (bolted cover plate)
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. E25.4 Top fittings profile nonpressure cars—6-in. pressure relief valve

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O

Fig. E25.5 Top fittings profile nonpressure cars—3-in. top style pressure relief valve
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. E25.6 Top fittings profile nonpressure cars—3-in. pressure relief valve
 
 
10/2007 
 

Fig. E25.7 Top fittings profile nonpressure cars—2-in. rupture disc device

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A

Fig. E25.8 Top fittings profile nonpressure cars—rupture disc device or vacuum relief valve applied on hinged man-
M

way cover
R
O
N

Fig. E25.9 Top fittings profile nonpressure cars—pressure relief valve applied on hinged manway cover
 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
Fig. E25.10 Top fittings profile nonpressure cars—manway with nozzle—hydrochloric acid car

IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. E25.11 Top fittings profile nonpressure cars—manway with nozzles and valve—hydrochloric acid car

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
Fig. E25.12 Top fittings profile nonpressure cars—manway with nozzles—sulfuric acid car
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Note: Other gasket groove configurations or combinations of the grooves shown are allowed as long as the conditions of
paragraph 4.3.1 in this appendix are met. The gaskets shown in this figure are to illustrate retention methods and overlaps
required. Any of the gaskets could be used in any of the grooves.
Fig. E26 Gasket grooves for AAR-1 manway style
 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
Blind Flange for
Blind Flange for Blind Flange for
DIM Gauging Device
1-in. Angle Valve Gauging Device
EC
for VCM Tank Cars
A .75 in. (19 mm) 1 in. (25 mm) .75 in. (19 mm)
H

B 5 in. (127 mm) 5.75 in. (146 mm) 4.5 in. (114 mm)
* Remaining dimensions to be per applicable Fig. E19 through Fig. E19.25.
N
O

Fig. E27 Detail of pressure car blind flange for 1-in. angle valve or gauging device
C
A
R
PA
A

* Dimensions to be per applicable Fig. E19 through Fig. E19.25.

M
R
O
N

Fig. E28 Detail of pressure car blind flange for 2-in. or 3-in. angle valve
 
 

 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H

NOTE:
PROTECTIVE HOUSING MUST HAVE FOUR 3 1/2-IN. MINIMUM DIAMETER
N

PORTS LOCATED ON LONGITUDINAL AND TRANSVERSE CENTERLINES.

O

ADDITIONALLY, A 3-IN. WIDE × 2 1/2 IN. HIGH CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED

ABOVE ANY FITTING EXTENDING THROUGH A PORT.
C

Fig. E29 Clearance requirements for capping kits (except chlorine cars)
A
R
PA

NOTES:
A

1. THE 6BMV GASKET FITS AROUND ANY OF THE FOUR 1-IN.

M

CHLORINE ANGLE VALVES.

2. THE 24BMV GASKET FITS AROUND THE PRESSURE RELIEF
R

DEVICE IN THE CENTER OF VALVE ARRANGEMENT.

3. THE VALVE OUTLET PLUG MUST BE REMOVED PRIOR TO
O

THE INSTALLATION OF THE 6BMV GASKET AND HOOD.

4. PROTECTIVE HOUSING MUST HAVE FOUR 3 1/2-IN.
N

MINIMUM DIAMETER PORT OPENINGS ON LONGITUDINAL

AND TRANSVERSE CENTERLINES. THE CENTERLINE OF
THE PORT OPENINGS MUST BE LOCATED 4 IN. FROM THE
BOTTOM OF THE 12 3/4-IN.-HIGH PROTECTIVE HOUSING
WALL.

Fig. E30 Capping clearances for standard chlorine cars with 18-in. manways
 
 

 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O

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C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

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 
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1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–312
1.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–312
2.0 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–312
3.0 Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–313
3.1 Stages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–313

TO
4.0 Items Not Converted to SI Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–313

EN
4.1 Specification Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–313
4.2 Obsolete Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–313

IM
4.3 Appendix M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–313
EC
4.4 Appendix W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–313
4.5 Bolt and Pipe Threads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–313
H

4.6 Accepted Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–313

N

5.0 Stage 1 Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–314

O

5.1 Standard Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–314

C

5.2 Conversion Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–314

A

5.3 Significant Figures in Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–314

R

6.0 Tolerances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–317

PA

6.1 Stage 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–317

6.2 Stage 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–317
A
M

6.3 Stage 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–317

R

6.4 Tolerances for Production Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–317

O

7.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–317

N

7.1 Applications for Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–317

7.2 Standard Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–317
7.3 Rounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–317
7.4 Formulas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–317
7.5 Stamping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–318
7.6 Plate Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–318
7.7 Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–318

 
 
10/2007 
 





 
 
              


 


TO
 
 

EN


IM
Table H1. General definitions
EC
 

H

            
N

           
O

       


C

         
A


R

          

PA

        


        
A


M

 
R

           

O


N


          

  



 
 
10/2007 
 

 
           




 
 

 

 


TO
 

EN
            


IM
 
EC
 

H


N
O

 
C



A


R
PA

 
            

A
M

 
R


O

 
N



 

 
 
 
 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
  
 
              

      
              
             

 

TO



EN

            

IM


EC
 
H


N

pound (lb) × 4.535 924 E – 01 = kg

O

 
C

 
A

 
R

 
PA


psi × 6.894 757 E + 00 = kPa
A
M


R



O


N

Pressure Factors Conventional SI Soft SI Equivalent

Burst —— 500 psi 3447.378 kPa 3447.378 kPa
Test 40% Burst 200 psi 1378.95 kPa 1379 kPa
Start-to-Discharge 33% Burst 165 psi 1137.63 kPa 1138 kPa
Vapor Tight 80% STD 132 psi 910.11 kPa 910 kPa
Flow Rating 110% STD 181.5 psi 1251.40 kPa 1251 kPa

 
 
 

 

 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 

ft3 × 2.831 685 E – 02 = m3
 
 


in.3 × 1.638 706 E + 01 = cm3



gal (U.S.) × 3.785 412 E + 00 = L

 

TO

 

EN
 

IM
 EC
in.2 × 6.451 600 E + 02 = mm2
 
H


N
O

in.2 × 6.451 600 E – 04 = m2

C

 
A

ft2 × 9.290 304 E – 02 = m2

R
PA

 

A

in. × 25.4 E + 00 = mm
M
R

 
O

 
 
N


 


(°F – 32)/1.8 = °C
 


ft · lbf × 1.355 818 E + 00 = J

 
 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 


lbf × 4.448 222 E + 00 = N

 

               
 

 


mph × 1.609 344 E + 00 = km/h

TO
 

EN
 


IM
 EC
Btu/(hr · ft2 · °F) × 2.044 176 E + 01 = kJ/(h· m2 · °C)
 
H

              
N


O
C

Btu/da/lb × 2.326 000 E + 00 = kJ/(d · kg)

A


R

Btu-in./hr-ft2-°F × 5.192 207 E + 02 = kJ · mm/(h · m2 · °C)

PA

 
A


M


R

ft3/min × 4.719 474 E – 04 = m3/s

O
N

 



lbf · ft × 1.355 818 E + 00 = Nm

 
u

i


 
 
10/2007 
 

 


 

 


  

 


TO
  


EN
 

IM

  
EC

H

 
N

             
O


 
C

 
A
R

 
PA



A


M


R

 
O

                 
N

 
 

 
 
 


 
 


 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
 

 
           

 

 
 


TO
 


EN
     


IM

EC
 

H


N


O

 
C


A


R

                 
PA



3.523 907 E – 02 is 3.523 907 × 10-2 or 0.035 239 07

A
M


R

3.386 389 E + 03 is 3.386 389 × 103 or 3 386.389

O

 
N



 
 
10/2007 
 







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1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–320
1.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–320
2.0 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–320
3.0 Application and Cleaning or Stripping of Linings and Coatings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–321
3.1 Lining/Coating Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–321

TO
3.2 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–321

EN
3.3 Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–321
4.0 Personnel, Training, and Qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–322

IM
5.0 Valves and Fittings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–323
EC
6.0 Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–323
7.0 Application/Removal Reporting and Record Retention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–324
H

7.1 Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–324

N

7.2 Record Retention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–324

O

8.0 Coatings and Linings Applied for Corrosive Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–324

C

9.0 Stenciling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–325

A

10.0 Registration of Facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–325

R

11.0 Reference Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–325

PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 





 
 
             

 
 


TO
Table L1. General definitions
 

EN

       

IM
      
EC

 
H

 
N

      

O


C

  


A
R

 

PA


         
A

             
M


R

 
O


N

       


 
       



 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 




Table L2. Lining/coating materials





          




TO
        


EN
 
 

IM

            
EC

 
H

 
N


O

 
C


A

       

R


PA

 

A


M

          
R


O

 
N

 


 
 
 


 



 
 
10/2007 
 

 
              


 
 



   
 
               


TO
    


EN
   

IM
  
                
EC
 

H
N

 
O

            
C

               

A

    

R


PA



A

 
M


R


O

 
N

  

    



  

        



 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 

 

               

  
             
 
                

               

TO
  


EN
 


IM
  
EC


H

              
N


O

              
C



A
R

 

PA



A


M

 
R


O
N

 
 
 

             


 

              

 
            


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
 
 

 


 
 
 

TO
 
 

EN
 

IM
 
EC

  
H


N
O

 
C

                 

A


R
PA

 

A

      

M


R


O

 
N

          

 

 
              


             

 
 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 

 
 
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1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–329
1.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–329
1.2 Approved Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–329
1.3 Welded Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–329
2.0 Procedure for Securing Approval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–329

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2.1 Application for Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–329

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3.0 Approved Plate Materials for Tank Fabrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–329
3.1 Carbon Steel Plate (Material Group 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–329

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3.2 Aluminum Alloy Plate (Material Group 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–329
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3.3 High Alloy Steel Plate (Material Group 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–330
3.4 Nickel Plate (Material Group 4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–330
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3.5 Nickel Alloy Steel Plate (Material Group 7). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–330

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3.6 Manganese-Molybdenum Steel Plate (Material Group 1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–330

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3.7 Manganese-Silicon Steel Plate (Material Group 1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–330

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4.0 Approved Materials for Appurtenances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–330

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4.1 Manway Covers for Nonpressure Tank Car Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–330

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4.2 Threaded Fasteners for Pressure Tank Car Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–330

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4.3 Threaded Fasteners for Pressure-Retaining Parts on Nonpressure Tank Car Tanks. . . . . . . . . . . C-III–331
4.4 Rivets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–331
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4.5 Castings for Valves and Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–332

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4.6 Miscellaneous Tank Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–334

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4.7 Exterior and Interior Coil Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–336

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4.8 Tank Bottom Reinforcing Pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–336

4.9 Quality of Castings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–337
5.0 Specification for High-Strength Carbon Manganese Steel Plates for Tank Cars—AAR TC128 . . . . C-III–338
5.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–338
5.2 General Condition for Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–338
5.3 Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–338
5.4 Chemical Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–338
5.5 Tensile Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–339
5.6 Test Specimens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–339
5.7 Number of Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–339
5.8 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–339
5.9 Rejection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–339
5.10 Rehearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–339

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6.0 Specification for High-Strength Nine Percent Nickel Alloy Steel Plates, Double Normalized and
Tempered—AAR TC133C-III–340 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–340
6.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–340
6.2 Chemical Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–340
6.3 Impact Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–340
6.4 Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–341
7.0 Specification for High-Strength Nine Percent Nickel Alloy Steel Plates, Water Quenched and
Tempered—AAR TC134 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–341
7.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–341
7.2 Chemical Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–341
7.3 Impact Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–342
7.4 Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–343

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8.0 Supplementary Specification for ASTM A516, Grade 70 Pressure Vessel Plates for Tank Car

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 
 


 
            


TO
 


EN

 

IM

EC
     

H


N


O


C

 
A


R


PA

 
 
A

       

M


R
O

 
N

 

    

 
      



 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 

 



Table M1. Corrosion test procedures

Corrosion Rate
Test Procedurea/ Materialb/
in./month mm/month
Practice B Types 304, 304L, 316, and 0.004 0.102
316L

TO
Practice C Type 304L 0.002 0.051
 

EN
 
  

IM
 
EC
         

H
N

 
O

 
C


A


R

 
PA



A


M

 
R


O


N


 
 


 
 




 
 
10/2007 
 

            
 

 
            

              


 
 


TO
 

EN


IM
 
              
EC


H

 
N


O


C

 
A


R


PA


 
A

 
M
R

 
O

              
N


 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 

 


 




         
        


TO


EN



IM


EC

  
H


N


O

             
C



A

          
R


PA



A


M


R

           
O

          
N

              



           

 



 




 
 
10/2007 
 

 



          
 



Corrosion rate
Test Procedurea/ Material
in/mo mm/mo

TO
Practice B CF-3, CF-8, CF-3M 0.004 0.102
and CF-8M

EN
Practice C CF-3 and CF-8 0.002 0.051
 

IM

EC
 

H


N

         
O

 
C


A


R


PA

 

A
M



R
O

                 
N







 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 

           
  


 

             
 



TO
 


EN
 

IM


EC

 
H


N


O
C


A


R


PA



A
M


R


O

 
N




 



 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 












TO
 


EN



IM
 
EC

H


N

 
O


Notes:
C
A

 
R

 
PA

 
 
 
A


M


R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
      


 




 
 

TO
 

EN
 

IM


EC
 
H


N

 
O


C


A

 
R
PA

 
A
M

 
R


O

 
N

 
 
 


 



 




 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 

 

            
 

 




TO
             


EN

 

IM


EC
 
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N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
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 
 
10/2007 
 

 

 
 


 


  

 

TO



EN
 


IM
 
EC

 
H


N


O


C

Table M2. Chemical requirements for AAR TC128 Grade B steel

A

Element Heat Analysis Product Analysis

R

Carbon (max %) 0.24 0.26

PA

Manganese (%) ( 3/4 in. thick) 1.00–1.65 1.00–1.70

(> 3/4" to 1 in. thick)
A

Phosphorus (max %) 0.025 0.025

M

Sulfur (max %) 0.015 0.015

R

Silicon (%) ( 3/4 in. thick) 0.15–0.40 0.13–0.45

O

(> 3/4 in. thick) 0.15–0.50 0.15–0.50

N

Vanadium (max %) 0.080 0.084

Copper (max %) 0.35 0.35
Nickel (max %) No limit No limit
Chromium (max %) No limit No limit
Molybdenum (max %) No limit No limit
Aluminum (%)a/ 0.015–0.060 0.015–0.060
Niobium (max %) Per ASTM A20 Per ASTM A20
Titanium (max %) 0.020 0.020
Boron (max %) 0.0005 0.0005
Nitrogen (max %) 0.010 0.012
Tin (max %) 0.020 0.020
CEq (max %) 0.53 0.55
Cu + Ni + Cr + Mo (max %) 0.65 0.65
Nb + V + Ti (max %) 0.11 0.11
Ti /N (max ratio) 4.0 4.0
 
 
 
10/2007 
 

 
              

Table M3. Tensile requirements for AAR TC128 steel
Property Grade B
Tensile strength, psi (MPa) 81,000 to 101,000 (560 to 695)
Yield strength, psi (MPa) Min. 50,000 (345)
Elongation in 8 in. (200 mm) % Min. 16.0a/
Elongation in 2 in. (50 mm) % Min. 22.0
 



TO



EN
 
         

IM

EC
 

H


N


O
C

 
A

 
R


PA




A


M

 
R


O
N

 
 

 


 




 
 
10/2007 
 

 

 
 

            

 
             

Table M4. Chemical composition for AAR TC133 steel

TO
Element Percent
Sulphur Max.a/ 0.025

EN
Phosphorus Max.a/ 0.025
Aluminum (soluble) Min., heat 0.015

IM
Silicon heatb/ 0.15–0.30
EC
productb/ 0.013–0.32
 
H

 
N

 
O


C

                 
A

  

R

Table M5. Impact properties for AAR TC133 steel—conventional units

PA

Minimum Impact Value Minimum Impact Value

Required for Average of Permitted on One Specimen Only of
A

Each Set of Three Specimens Each Set of Three Specimens

M

Size of Specimen (ft·lb) for Both –175 °F and –320 °F

R

(mm) –175 °F –320 °F (ft·lb)

O

10 × 10 35 25 20
N

10 × 7.5 30 21 17
10 × 6.6 28 19 15
10 × 5 24 17 14
10 × 2.5 12 8 6


 
 
10/2007 
 

Table M6. Impact properties for AAR TC133 steel—SI units

Minimum Impact Value Minimum Impact Value
Required for Average of Permitted on One Specimen Only of
Each Set of Three Specimens Each Set of Three Specimens
Size of Specimen (J) for Both –115 °C and –196 °C
(mm) –115 °C –196 °C (J)
10 × 10 47.4 33.9 27.1
10 × 7.5 40.7 28.5 23.0
10 × 6.6 38.0 25.8 20.3
10 × 5 32.5 23.0 19.0
10 × 2.5 16.3 10.8 8.13
Note: 

TO



EN



IM


EC
 
H

 
N


O


C

 
A


R

 
PA

            

A
M

            
R


O

 
N



Table M7. Chemical composition for AAR TC134 steel
Element Percent
Sulphur Max.a/ 0.025
Phosphorus Max.a/ 0.025
Aluminum (soluble) Min., heat 0.015
Silicon heatb/ 0.15–0.30
productb/ 0.13–0.32
 
 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 

   
 
Table M8. Impact properties for AAR TC134 steel—conventional units
Minimum Impact Value Minimum Impact Value
Required for Average of Permitted on One Specimen Only of
Each Set of Three Specimens Each Set of Three Specimens
Size of Specimen (ft·lb) for Both – 175 °F and –320 °F
(mm) –175 °F –320 °F (ft·lb)
10 × 10 35 25 20
10 × 7.5 30 21 17

TO
10 × 6.6 28 19 15
10 × 5 24 17 14

EN
10 × 2.5 12 8 6


IM
Table M9. Impact properties for AAR TC134 steel—SI units
EC
Minimum Impact Value Minimum Impact Value
Required for Average of
H

Permitted on One Specimen Only of

Each Set of Three Specimens
N

Each Set of Three Specimens

Size of Specimen (J) for Both –115 °C and –196 °C
O

(mm) –115 °C –196 °C (J)

C

10 × 10 47.4 33.9 27.1

A

10 × 7.5 40.7 28.5 23.0

R
PA

10 × 6.6 38.0 25.8 20.3

10 × 5 32.5 23.0 19.0
A

10 × 2.5 16.3 10.8 8.13

M

Note: 
R



O


N






 
 
10/2007 
 

 


Table M10. Approved materials for tanks fabricated by welding


            



Table M10.1 Carbon steel platea/

Minimum Tensile Strength, Minimum Elongation in

TO
Welded Conditionc/ 2- in. (50-mm) Weld Metal
(Longitudinal)
psi MPa

EN
Material Specification P- numberb/ %
Material Group 1

IM
ASTM A516, Gr. 70 1 70,000 485 20
EC
ASTM TC128, Gr. B d/ 81,000 560 19
H
N

Table M10.2 Aluminum alloy platee/

O

Minimum Tensile Strength, Minimum Elongation in

C

O Temper, Welded 2- in. (50-mm) O Temper,

Conditionc/ Welded Condition
A

(Longitudinal)
R

Material Specificatione/ P- numberb/ psi MPa %

PA

Material Group 2
ASTM B209, Alloy 5052f/ 22 25,000 172 18
A

ASTM B209, Alloy 5083g/ 25 38,000 262 16

M

ASTM B209, Alloy 5086f/ 25 35,000 241 14

R

ASTM B209, Alloy 5154f/ 22 30,000 207 18

O

ASTM B209, Alloy 5254f/ 22 30,000 207 18

N

ASTM B209, Alloy 5454f/ 22 31,000 214 18

ASTM B209, Alloy 5652f/ 22 25,000 172 18

Table M10.3 High alloy steel plate

Minimum Tensile Strength, Minimum Elongation in
Welded Conditionc/ 2- in. (50-mm) Weld Metal
(Longitudinal)
Material Specification P- numberb/ psi MPa %
Material Group 3
ASTM A240, Type 304 8 75,000 515 30
ASTM A240, Type 304L 8 70,000 485 30
ASTM A240, Type 316 8 75,000 515 30
ASTM A240, Type 316L 8 70,000 485 30

 
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Table M10.4 Nickel plate

Minimum Tensile Strength, Minimum Elongation in
Welded Conditionc/ 2- in. (50-mm) Weld Metal
(Longitudinal)
Material Specification P- numberb/ psi MPa %
Material Group 4
ASTM B162 41 40,000 276 20

Table M10.5 Nickel alloy steel plate

Minimum Tensile Strength, Minimum Elongation in
Welded Conditionc/ 2- in. (50-mm) Weld Metal
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psi MPa

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Material Specification P- numberb/ %
Material Group 7

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AAR TC133h/i/ 11A SG-1 95,000 655 22
AAR TC134h/i/ 11A SG-1 95,000 655 22

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Table M10.6 Manganese-molybdenum steel platea/
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Minimum Tensile Strength, Minimum Elongation in

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Welded Conditionc/ 2- in. (50-mm) Weld Metal

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(Longitudinal)
Material Specification P- numberb/ psi MPa %
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Material Group 1
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ASTM A302, Gr. B 3 80,000 550 20

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Table M10.7 Manganese-silicon steel platea/

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Minimum Tensile Strength, Minimum Elongation in

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Welded Conditionc/ 2- in. (50-mm) Weld Metal

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Material Specification P- numberb/ psi MPa %

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Material Group 1
ASTM A537, Cl. 1 1 70,000 485 23

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 
 
 
 
 

 
 
   

 
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 

        


 


 



Table M11. Supplementary chemical requirements for ASTM A516 Grade 70
Element Heat Analysis Product Analysis
Carbon (max %)a/ b/ 0.23 0.25

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Manganese (%)b/ 0.85–1.20 0.79–1.26

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Phosphorus (max %) 0.025 0.025
Sulfur (max %) 0.015 0.015

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Silicon (%) 0.15–0.40 0.15–0.45
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Vanadium (max %) Per ASTM A20 Per ASTM A20
Copper (max %) 0.35 0.35
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Nickel (max %) Per ASTM A20 Per ASTM A20

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Chromium (max %) Per ASTM A20 Per ASTM A20

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Molybdenum (max %) Per ASTM A20 Per ASTM A20

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Aluminum (%)c/ 0.015–0.060 0.015–0.060

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Niobium (max %) Per ASTM A20 Per ASTM A20

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Titanium (max %) 0.020 0.020

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Boron (max %) 0.0005 0.0005

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Nitrogen (max %) 0.010 0.012

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Tin (max %) 0.020 0.020

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CEq (max %) 0.45 0.45

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Cu + Ni + Cr + Mo (max %) 0.65 0.65

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Nb + V + Ti (max %) 0.11 0.11

Ti /N (max ratio) 4.0 4.0
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 

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1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–348
1.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–348
2.0 Accident Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–348
2.1 Accident Review Working Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–348
2.2 Agenda Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–348

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2.4 Working Group Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–348

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 
 



 
 

TO

     

EN



IM

EC
 

H


N

 
O


C


A

 
R

 
PA

 
 
A

 
M

 
R

 
O

 
N







 
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10/2007 
 







Paragraph Subject Page

1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–352
1.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–352
1.2 Certified Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–352
1.3 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–352
1.4 Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–352

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2.0 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–353

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3.0 Qualification of Personnel and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–354
3.1 Welders and Welding Operators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–354

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3.2 Welding Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–354
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3.3 Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–354
3.4 Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–354
H

4.0 Approvals and Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–354

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4.1 New Procedures or Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–354

O

4.2 Previously Approved Procedures and Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–354

C

4.3 Exhibit R–1 Report of Tank Repairs, Alteration, or Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–354

A

4.4 Exhibit R–2 Report of Nonaccident-Related Buckles, Corrosion, and Crack Repairs . . . . . . . . . . C-III–359
R

4.5 Availability of Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–365

PA

5.0 Special Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–366

5.1 Hydrogen Fluoride, Anhydrous (AHF). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–366
A
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6.0 Damaged Stub Sills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–367

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6.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–367

O

6.2 Cleaning for Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–367

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6.3 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–367

6.4 Inspection Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–367
6.5 Inspection Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–367
6.6 Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–367
7.0 Acceptance Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–368
8.0 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–368
8.1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–368
8.2 Corrosion Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–368
8.3 Low Hydrogen Electrodes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–368
9.0 Hardness Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–368

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10.0 Repair of Cracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–368
10.1 Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–368
10.2 Welding of Cracks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–369
10.3 Reinforcements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–369
10.4 Cracks in Dome Apron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–369
10.5 Repair of Surface Cracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–369
11.0 Repair of Pits and Corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–370
11.1 Random Pits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–370
11.2 Grouped Pits and General Corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–370
11.3 Corrosion in or Adjacent to Welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–371

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11.4 Patch Plate Repair—AAR Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–371
11.5 Repair by Weld Buildup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–371

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11.6 Repair of Pressure Car Manway Gasket Grooves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–371
12.0 Repair of Deformation and Scoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–372

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12.1 Dents or Buckles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–372
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12.2 Pressing or Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–372
12.3 Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–372
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12.4 Scores and Gouges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–372

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12.5 Wheel Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–372

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13.0 Welded Inserts and Tank Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–373

13.1 When Permitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–373
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13.2 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–373

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13.3 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–373

13.4 Welded Inserts in Void Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–373
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14.0 Riveted Repairs and Seal Welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–374

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14.1 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–374

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14.2 Riveted Patches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–374

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14.3 Seal Welding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–374

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15.0 Connections Added or Relocated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–374

15.1 When Permitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–374
15.2 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–374
15.3 Removal of Rivet Holes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–374
15.4 Welding of Rivet Holes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–374
15.5 Nozzles and Domes on Welded Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–374
15.6 Permanent Closure of Bottom Outlet or Washout Flange. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–375
15.7 Closures for Tongue-and-Groove Fittings Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–375

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16.0 Attachments Added or Relocated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–375
16.1 Welded Attachments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–375
16.2 Welding of Rivet Holes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–375
16.3 Anchor Rivet Caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–375
16.4 Welded Bolster Supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–376
16.5 Dome-to-Shell Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–376
16.6 Welding Stud Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–376
16.7 Repairs in Kind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–376
17.0 Attachment of Stub Draft Sill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–376
17.1 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–376

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17.2 Postweld Heat Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–376
18.0 Insertion of Interior Tank Heads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–376

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18.1 Head Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–376
18.2 Welding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–376

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18.3 Voids Created . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–376
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19.0 Nondestructive Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–377
19.1 Radiography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–377
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19.2 Liquid Penetrant Examination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–377

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19.3 Magnetic Particle Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–377

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19.4 Ultrasonic Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–377

20.0 Postweld Heat Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–378
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20.1 When Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–378

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20.2 Unit Postweld Heat Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–378

20.3 Local Postweld Heat Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–378
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20.4 Postweld Heat Treatment Not Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–381

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21.0 Hydrostatic Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–381

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22.0 Repairs to Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–381

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22.1 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–381

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23.0 Repairs to Fire-Damaged Tank Car Tanks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–382

23.1 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–382
24.0 Repairs to Tapped Holes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–382
24.1 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–382
25.0 Additional Welding to Tank Car Tanks After Initial Hydrotest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–383
25.1 Minor Welding to Tank Car Tanks Under Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–383
Fig. R13 Form SS-1 Report of Tank Car Stub Sill Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–390

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TO
 
 

EN
           


IM
 
EC


H


N


O

 
C


A

 
R

               
PA



A

 
M


R


O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
 
Table R1. General definitions
 

               

 
        

          

TO

        

EN

          


IM

EC
      


H

           
N


O


C

 
A

 
R


PA


 
A


M

           
R


O


N

          



 
 

 

           
         


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 

 

 

 

 

TO
 
            

EN

               

IM

EC
 
 
H

 
N


O

            
C


A

 
R


PA

 

A
M

 

R


O
N

 

 
 
 
 
 

 



 
 
10/2007 
 

            
                


              
   

 

 




TO



EN
 


IM
 

Line Instruction
EC
 
H


N


O


C

 
 
A
R

 
PA

 
 
A

 
M


R

 
O

 
N



 


 


 
  
 

 

 
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10/2007 
 

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 


 
 
 
 





TO
 


EN

 

IM


EC
 

H

 
N


O


C



A

 
R


PA

 

A

 
M


R

 
O


N



 


 
  
 

 
 
10/2007 
 




  
   
 
      
    
    
   
 
 


TO
EN


IM
EC
H
N
O

 
C
A
R
PA
A
M

 
R
O

  


N







 




 
 


Fig. R1 Exhibit R-1 Report of Tank Repairs, Alteration, or Conversion
(Click here to access a printable form)
 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A

Legend
R
PA

ATS = A-end top shell BTS = B-end top shell

CTS = Center top shell CBS = Center bottom shell
A

ABS = A-end bottom shell BBS = B-end bottom shell

M

ARS = A-end right shell BRS = B-end right shell

R

ALS = A-end left shell BLS = B-end left shell

O

CRS = Center right shell CLS = Center left shell

N

ATH = A-end top head BTH = B-end top head

ABH = A-end bottom head BBH = B-end bottom head
Note: By convention, “Right” and “Left” sides are relative to a vantage point facing
the B-end of the car.

Fig. R2 Tank location chart

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 


TO



EN


IM
              

EC


H

 
N


O


C



A

                
R


PA


           
A


M


R


O

 
N

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 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
10/2007 
 

Line Instruction
 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 


TO
 


EN


IM
10.2 Welding of Cracks 11.5 Weld Overlay
10.5 Repair of Surface Cracks 12.1 Dents/Buckles
EC
11.1 Random Pits 13.2 Inserts
H

11.2 Grouped Pits/Corrosion Field Manual of the AAR Interchange Rules, Rule 57—Center Sill
N

11.3 Corrosion at Welds Field Manual of the AAR Interchange Rules, Rule 82 (Weld Sill)
O

11.4 Patch Plate Repair Replaced in kind

C
A


R

 
PA

  


A

  

M


R

 
O

 
N

 
 


 

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10/2007 
 

 





   
   
    
  
   
 
 




              

TO




EN



IM
 

EC
          

H

 
       
N


O

  

C


     
A


R

 

PA

 

A

 
M



R

   

O


N










  
 

  



  


Fig. R3 Exhibit R–2 Report of Nonaccident-Related Buckles, Corrosion, and Crack Repairs
 
 
10/2007 
 




TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. R3 Exhibit R–2 Report of Nonaccident-Related Buckles, Corrosion, and Crack Repairs (continued)

 
 
10/2007 
 




TO
Fig. R3.1 Fig. R3.2

EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA

Fig. R3.3 Fig. R3.4

A
M
R
O
N

Fig. R3.5 Fig. R3.6

Fig. R3 Exhibit R–2 Report of Nonaccident-Related Buckles, Corrosion, and Crack Repairs (continued)

 
 
10/2007 
 

Table R2. Builder and design style identification (page 1 of 2)

Exhibit R–2 Designation for:
Builder Name
Builder Stub Sill Design Style
ACF Industries, Inc. ACF 100 (Fig. R3.3)
American Railcar Industries ARI 200 (Fig. R3.4)
230 (Fig. R3.4)
270 (Fig. R3.4)
300 (Fig. R3.1)
AMF- Beaird design AMF
(Built by NACCO, Davie, Hawker Siddeley) DSL
HST ABC (Fig. R3.5)
NAC JKL (Fig. R3.5 w/Hd. Brace)a/

TO
Constructora CNC 001 (Fig. R3.2)
002 (Fig. R3.1)a/

EN
Davie Shipbuilding Ltd. (See AMF-Beaird)
Evans Railcar EVA EVA (Fig. R3.2)

IM
WBR (Fig. R3.1)a/
General American Transportation Corporation GAT 018 (Fig. R3.1)
EC
18A (Fig. R3.1)
18B (Fig. R3.1)
H

020 (Fig. R3.1)

N

090 (Fig. R3.6)

O

095 (Fig. R3.1)

C

097 (Fig. R3.2)

A

098 (Fig. R3.1)

R

102 (Fig. R3.2) as built

102 (Fig. R3.1)a/b/
PA

Gulf Railcar GUL GUL (Fig. R3.4)

WBR (Fig. R3.1)a/
A
M

Hargis Railcar HAR HAR (Fig. R3.1)

270 (Fig. R3.4)
R

Hawker Siddeley HST 080 (Fig. R3.4)

O

081 (Fig. R3.1)a/

N

098 (Fig. R3.1)

Lox Equipment LOX LOX
North American Car Corp. (NACCO) NAC AB1(Fig. R3.5)
DEF (Fig. R3.2)
GHI (Fig. R3.1)a/
JK3 (Fig. R3.5)a/
ZBN (Fig. R3.1)
200 (Fig. R3.1)a/
Process Engineering PEN PEN
Procor Limited (See Union Tank Car Co.)
Richmond Tank Car Company RIC RIC (Fig. R3.2)
WBR (Fig. R3.1)a/
Riley-Beaird RIL RIL (Fig. R3.2)
WBR (Fig. R3.1)a/
Texana Tank Car & Mfg. TEX TEX (Fig. R3.1)

 
 
10/2007 
 

Table R2. Builder and design style identification (page 2 of 2)

Exhibit R–2 Designation for:
Builder Name
Builder Stub Sill Design Style
Trenton Works Lavalin TWL TWL (Fig. R3.1)
Trinity Industries TRN TYA (Fig. R3.1)
TY1 (Fig. R3.2)
TY2 (Fig. R3.1)
TY3 (Fig. R3.1)
021 (Fig. R3.1)
022 (Fig. R3.1)
023 (Fig. R3.1)
Union Tank Car Company UTL 00F
Procor Limited PRO CBO (Fig. R3.1)

TO
CBR (Fig. R3.1) a/
CWO (Fig. R3.5)

EN
FBR (Fig. R3.1)a/
ZBA (Fig. R3.1)

IM
ZBB (Fig. R3.1)
ZBC (Fig. R3.1)
EC
ZBD (Fig. R3.1)
ZBE (Fig. R3.1)
H

ZBF (Fig. R3.1)

N

ZBG (Fig. R3.1)

O

ZBH (Fig. R3.1)

C

ZBI (Fig. R3.1)

ZBN (Fig. R3.1)
A

ZBR (Fig. R3.1)a/

R
PA

 
 
A

 
M


R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

 


 
 
 
                
 
           

             
               
   

TO
             
  

EN

              

IM


EC


H

 
N
O

 

C

 
A


R

 
PA



A


M


 
R


O


N

 


 



 
 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 


TO
 
 

EN
 


IM
 
EC


H

 
N

 
O
C

 

A


R
PA

 
             
A


M

 
R

 
O
N

 
 
 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 


TO
              


EN
 

IM
         

EC
 
H


N

 
O

 
C


A


R


PA


 
A

 
M


R
O

 
N


                
 
 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 





 

 
 
                 
              
       

TO


EN
 
 

IM

EC

 
H



N
O

 
C

              
                
A

               
R

 
PA

 
 
A
M

               
                 
R


O


N







 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
 
              



 

 

 


TO



EN



IM
 
EC
 

 
H


N

 
O

 
C

                  
A


R


PA


 

A
M

 
R


O


N


           

 
 
 
                




 
 
               


 
 
10/2007 
 

 

                




 

 
                
   


TO

 

EN
             
               

IM

EC
 
               
H


N


O


C

 
A


R
PA

 
 

A


M


R

                
O

 
N

 


 

 
 
              

 

            

                

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 



 
 

 
  
 
             

TO
               


EN

 

IM

EC

 
H
N

 
O

 
C


       
A

            
R

 
PA

         


A

   

M

   

R

 
O


N


 



             

 
 

 



 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 

              

 

               

 
 
 


TO
               


EN
 

IM


EC
 
H

 
N

             
O


C

 
A


R


PA

              

A

 
M

  

             
R

 
O
N

 
               
            


            
 
 

                

             
             
             


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 


 
                

              

 



TO
 

EN



IM
 EC
 
 
H


N


O

 
C


A


R


PA

                
                  
 
A
M

 
R


O


N


 

 

 
 

             

 



 
 
10/2007 
 

 


 
 
 
   
              

 
 
               

TO

    

EN


IM
 

EC

              
H


N


O

 
C

 
A
R

 
PA

                
           

A


M


R

            
O

 
N

              


 
 
 
 

                
 




 
 
10/2007 
 

 
            

           
 
 
 
 


              


TO
 


EN



IM
 
EC
 

H


N
O

 
C


 
A
R

 
PA

 

A

         
M


R

 
O

 
N

 
 





 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
 

 

 
             
 

 


TO

 

EN
 

IM

EC
 

H

 
N
O

  

            
C

 
A

 
R
PA

            

A

 
M


R


O

 
N


 
 
              
             

 

 

 

 


 
 
10/2007 
 

 

 
 
  
             

               

 
                 

TO



EN
             
 

 
IM
EC
 
H


N


O



C


A

 
R

 
PA

 
 
A
M

 
R

 
O

 
N

 
 
 
              


 

 


  


 
 
10/2007 
 

              



 

 

             

 


TO
 
      

EN



IM
 EC
 
 
H
N

 
O


C

 
A

 
R


PA

              

A


M

           
R


O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

XS

ONE PAD—ONE CIRCUIT

XS

XS OS XS OS

XS

TO
TWO PADS—TWO CIRCUITS TWO PADS—ONE CIRCUIT FOUR PADS—ONE CIRCUIT

EN
S
XS

IM
O EC
H

XS X
N
O
C

X = CONTROLLING THERMOCOUPLE
S
XS
A

O = MONITORING THERMOCOUPLE
O
R

S = SPARE THERMOCOUPLE
PA

THREE PADS—THREE CIRCUITS THREE PADS—ONE CIRCUIT

A

NOTES:
1. TYPICAL HEATING ELEMENT AND THERMOCOUPLE PLACEMENT ARE SHOWN ON THE DIAGRAMS ABOVE. VARIATIONS TO THESE PLACEMENTS MAY BE
M

NECESSARY FOR SPECIAL HEATING ZONE REQUIREMENTS ON THE TANK.

2. TO AVOID PROBLEMS DURING THE HEATING CYCLE, THE PREFERRED APPLICATION IS TO USE ONE CONTROL THERMOCOUPLE PROPERLY PLACED DIRECTLY
R

UNDER EACH HEATING ELEMENT (PAD).

O

3. AT THE HEAT-TREATING TECHNICIAN’S DISCRETION, SPARE THERMOCOUPLES SHOULD BE USED IN THE HEATING ZONE IN CASE OF CONTROL
THERMOCOUPLE MALFUNCTION.
N

4. IF MORE THAN TWO PADS ARE USED WITH ONE CIRCUIT, AT LEAST TWO MONITOR THERMOCOUPLES ARE TO BE APPLIED FOR PROPER CONTROL.
5. THERMOCOUPLE LOCATION IS IMPORTANT. WHEN THE THERMOCOUPLE IS PLACED TOO FAR FROM THE HEATING ELEMENT OR NEXT TO A LARGE HEAT SINK,
THE HEATING ELEMENT CAN OVER-HEAT THE TANK WHILE THE THERMOCOUPLE RECORDS A SMALL TEMPERATURE INCREASE. ANY LARGE MASS OF STEEL
IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE TANK IN THE HEATING AREA WILL ABSORB LARGE AMOUNTS OF HEAT AWAY FROM THE THERMOCOUPLE. EXAMPLES OF HEAT
SINKS ARE REINFORCEMENT PADS, MOUNTING FLANGES, NOZZLES, BOLSTER AND DRAFT SILL WEBS, AND EXTERIOR COILS. HEAVILY INSULATING THESE
AREAS IS CRITICAL.
6. IT IS CRITICALLY IMPORTANT THAT THE HEATING ELEMENT BE PLACED DIRECTLY AGAINST THE TANK SHELL AND THE THERMOCOUPLE ATTACHMENT BE
MADE DIRECTLY TO THE TANK SHELL.

Fig. R4 Postweld heat treatment thermocouple placement and use

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
              

 
 
             
 

 
 
 

TO
            


EN
 

IM

 
EC

H

 
N

 
O

 
C

               
A

      

R


PA

 

A

 
M


R


O

                
N



 
 


 


 
              


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
 

 


 

              


TO
 

EN
 
               

IM

EC
 
 
H
N

 
O


C

 

A
R

 
PA


 
A

 
M


R

 
O


N


 

P = 0.4 DtSy or
= 1.25 DtSy

P = load (lb)
D = outside diameter of insert (in.)
t = depth of original threads (in.)
Sy = yield strength of flange/cover material



 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 


 
Table R3. Processing repairs to tanks under construction
Welding Radiograph/
Purpose Code Ultrasonic PWHT
A No Yes
B Yes Yes
Pressure Cars C No Yes
D No Yes

TO
E No Yes

EN
A No Yes
B Yes Yes

IM
Nonpressure Cars C No No
EC
D No No
E No Yes
H

F No Yes
N

G No Yes
O

All Cars H No Yes

C

I Yes Yes
A

J No No
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

 

Code Description
 
 

 

 


 
 

TO
 
 

EN
 

IM
 
 
EC

H

 
N

   

O

               
C


A

    

R

 
PA

  

 
A

                
M

  

R

               
O

             
N

                 
 
    
 
    


 
 
10/2007 
 

Fig. R5 Welding fractures

TO
EN
IM
EC
H

Fig. R6 Welding rivet holes

N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. R7 Welding fracture that extends into riveted joint

Fig. R8 Welding fracture that extends into riveted joint (with back-up strip)
 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. R9 Insert application in void area on compartment car

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R

Fig. R10 Insert-type nozzle application (reference paragraph 15.5.4, this appendix)
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. R11 Lap joint nozzle application (reference paragraph 15.5.5, this appendix)

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
Fig. R12 Repair by weld overlay

EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

  




    

 

  
    
    
    
   

TO
   
    

EN
    
  
   
IM 
EC
   
      
H

     

N

      

O

      

C

  

 
A


R

  

PA

    

    
A

    

M

    

R

 
O

   

N

   
      
      
      
      

     
 




 
  


Fig. R13 Form SS-1 Report of Tank Car Stub Sill Inspection
 
 

 





Line Instruction
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

TO
 

EN
 
 

IM
 
 
EC
 
H

  

N

 
O

 
C

 
 
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 
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 
 
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 
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

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
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 
 
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1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–394
1.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–394
1.2 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–394
2.0 Operating Platforms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–394
2.1 Side Operating Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–394

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2.2 Top Operating Platform. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–394

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3.0 Ladders and Railings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–395
3.1 Ladders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–395

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3.2 Top Operating Platform Railing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–395
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3.3 End Platform Safety Railing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–396
4.0 Handholds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–396
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4.1 Side Operating Platform Handholds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–396

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4.2 Dome Handholds for Cars Having Side Operating Platform. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–396
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5.0 Pertinent Portions of AAR Interchange Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–396

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5.1 Field Manual of the AAR Interchange Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–396

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 
 



 
               


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    

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 

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EC

 
H


N


O


C

 
A


R

 
PA

 
A

 
M

   

R


O


N

 
 
 

 
 
 

 

 


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 


TO
  

EN



IM
 
 
EC


H

  
N


O

 
C


A



R


PA


 
A


M


R

 
O
N

 





 

 






 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
 


 
 
 


 



TO



EN

 
 
IM
EC
 
H

 
N


O

 
C


A


R



PA



A

 
M


R

 
O
N

  

 


 




 

 
 



 
 
10/2007 
 







Paragraph Subject Page

1.0 General Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–400
1.1 Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–400
1.2 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–400
1.3 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–400
1.4 Levels of Qualification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–402

TO
1.5 Written Practice for Qualifying and Certifying NDT Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–402

EN
1.6 Education, Training, and Experience Requirements for Initial Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–403
1.7 Training Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–403

IM
1.8 Examination Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–404
EC
1.9 Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–407
1.10 Technical Performance Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–407
H

1.11 Expiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–408

N

1.12 Interrupted Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–408

O

1.13 Recertification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–408

C

1.14 Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–408

A

1.15 Revocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–408

R

1.16 Reinstatement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–408

PA

1.17 Limited Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–409

1.18 NDT Procedure Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–410
A
M

1.19 Qualification of NDT Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–410

R

1.20 NDT Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–411

O

1.21 NDT Inspection Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–411

N

1.22 Equipment Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–411

2.0 Acoustic Emissions Testing (AE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–411
2.1 Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–411
2.2 Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–411
2.3 Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–411
2.4 Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–411
2.5 Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–411
2.6 Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–411
2.7 Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–411

 
 
10/2007 
 

3.0 Leak Testing (LT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–412

3.1 Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–412
3.2 Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–412
3.3 Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–412
3.4 Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–412
3.5 Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–413
3.6 Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–413
3.7 Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–413
4.0 Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–414
4.1 Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–414
4.2 Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–414

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4.3 Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–414
4.4 Examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–414

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4.5 Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–415
4.6 Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–415

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4.7 Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–415
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5.0 Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–415
5.1 Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–415
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5.2 Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–415

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O

5.3 Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–415

C

5.4 Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–416

5.5 Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–416
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5.6 Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–417

PA

5.7 Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–417

6.0 Radiographic Examination (RT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–417
A

6.1 Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–417

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6.2 Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–418

R

6.3 Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–418

O

6.4 Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–418

N

6.5 Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–421

6.6 Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–423
6.7 Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–423
7.0 Ultrasonic Testing (UT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–423
7.1 Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–423
7.2 Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–423
7.3 Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–423
7.4 Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–424
7.5 Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–424
7.6 Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–425
7.7 Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–425

 
 
10/2007 
 

8.0 Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UTT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–425

8.1 Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–425
8.2 Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–425
8.3 Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–425
8.4 Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–426
8.5 Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–426
8.6 Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–426
8.7 Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–426
9.0 Visual Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–426
9.1 Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–426
9.2 Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–426

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9.3 Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–426
9.4 Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–427

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9.5 Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–427
9.6 Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–427

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9.7 Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–427
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10.0 Thermal/Infrared (IR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–427
10.1 Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–427
H

10.2 Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–427

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O

10.3 Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–427

C

10.4 Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–427

10.5 Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–427
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10.6 Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–428

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10.7 Record Retention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–428

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 
 
10/2007 
 





 
 


 
          



TO



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           


IM
             

EC
 
H

Table T1. General definitions (page 1 of 2)

N

 
O


C

 
A


R


PA

 

A

 
M

 
R


O

 
N

 


 
 
 

 

 


 


 
 
10/2007 
 

Table T1. General definitions (page 2 of 2)

 
 




 


 
 


TO

 

EN



IM
 

EC
 
H

 

N
O

 

C

 
A


R

 
PA

 
 
A
M

 
R

 

O


N

 
 
10/2007 
 

 


 










TO
 
           


EN



IM
 
EC

            
H

             
N


O


C

 
A



R
PA

 
 
A

 
M


R


O


N



 
 


 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 



            
 
 

 



TO
 


EN


IM
        

EC
 
H

              
N

         

O


C

          
A

             
R


PA


 
A


M


R

             

O
N

 
               



 

 





 
 
10/2007 
 

 



               


 
 



 

TO



EN
 


IM
 
EC
 
H


N

 
O


C

              
              
A


R


PA

 
              
A


M


R


O


N

 
               
             

 

               
           

 



 


 
 
10/2007 
 

Table T2. General examination

Minimum Number of Questions
Method
Level I Level II
1 Acoustic Emission 40 40
2 Leak Testing:
3 Bubble 10 10
4 Pressure Change 20 20
5 Halogen Diode 20 20
6 Mass Spectrometer 20 20
7 Chemical Reactivity 10 10
8 Liquid Penetrant 30 30

TO
9 Magnetic Particle 30 30
10 Radiography 40 40

EN
11 Ultrasonic 40 40

IM
12 Ultrasonic Thickness 10 10
13 Visual Inspection:
EC
14 Remote Visual 30 30
H

15 Weld Inspection 30 70
N

16 Thermal/Infrared 20 20
O

Table T3. Specific examination

C

Minimum Number of Questions

A

Method
R

Level I Level II
PA

1 Acoustic Emission 20 20
2 Leak Testing:
A

3 Bubble 10 10
M

4 Pressure Change 15 15
R

5 Halogen Diode 15 15
O

6 Mass Spectrometer 20 15
N

7 Chemical Reactivity 10 10
8 Liquid Penetrant 20 15
9 Magnetic Particle 20 15
10 Radiography 20 20
11 Ultrasonic 20 20
12 Ultrasonic Thickness 10 10
13 Visual Inspection:
14 Remote Visual 20 20
15 Weld Inspection 20 20
16 Thermal/Infrared 20 20

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 




 
              
              

 


TO
 


EN
 

IM
     
               
EC


H

 
N


O


C

 
A


R


PA

 
A

 
M



R
O

 
N

 
 

 
 

 

 


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 





             
 
 
 
 

TO
 


EN

 

IM
          
EC


H

           
           
N


O
C

 

A


R

 
PA

 
 
A
M

 

R

  
O

 
N

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

            



 
 
10/2007 
 

 

 
 
 
 
        

 

 

TO
 


EN
 

IM
  

EC
 
H

 
N

 
O

 
C


A

 
R


PA

 

A
M

 
R
O

 
N

 
 

 
 
 
 

 


 
 
 
 
 
 
10/2007 
 

 



            

Table T4. Minimum initial training and experience requirements
Examination Training Hours Experience Required
Technique Level
Method Requirements (Months / Hours)
I 40 4 / 280
Acoustic emission
II 16 8 / 560
I 2 2 hours
Leak testing BT
II 4 .5 / 35

TO
I 8 1.5 / 105
Leak testing PCT
II 4 4 / 280

EN
I 12 1.5 / 105
Leak testing HDLT
II 8 4 / 280

IM
I 40 4 / 280
Leak testing MSLT
EC
II 24 6 / 420
I 2 2 hours
Leak testing CRLT
H

II 4 .5 / 35
N

I 4 1 / 70
Liquid penetrant
O

II 8 2 / 140
C

I 12 1 / 70
Magnetic particle
II 8 3 / 210
A
R

I 39 3 / 210
Radiography
PA

II 40 9 / 630
I 40 3 / 210
Ultrasonic
II 40 9 / 630
A
M

I 4 40 hours
UltrasonicThickness UTT
II 8 80 hours
R

I 16 1/70
O

Welding
Visual
Inspection II 16 2/140
N

I 8 1 / 70
Visual RVIa/
II 16 3 / 210
I 8 40 hours
Thermal/Infrared
II 8 80 hours
 
NOTES:
1. TECHNIQUES:
• BT—BUBBLE TEST
• PCT—PRESSURE CHANGE TEST
• HDLT—HALOGEN DIODE LEAK TEST
• MSLT—MASS SPECTROMETER LEAK TEST
• CRLT—CHEMICAL REACTIVITY LEAK TEST
• RVI—REMOTE VISUAL INSPECTION
• UTT—ULTRASONIC THICKNESS TEST
• VT— VISUAL TESTING
• IR—THERMAL INFRARED
2. INITIAL EXPERIENCE MAY BE GAINED SIMULTANEOUSLY IN TWO OR MORE METHODS IF THE CANDIDATES SPEND A MINIMUM OF 25% OF WORK TIME ON EACH METHOD
FOR WHICH CERTIFICATION IS SOUGHT. THE REMAINDER OF THE WORK TIME CLAIMED AS EXPERIENCE IS SPENT IN NDT-RELATED ACTIVITIES AS DEFINED IN THE
EMPLOYERS WRITTEN PRACTICE.
3. FOR CERTIFICATION DIRECTLY TO LEVEL II WITH NO TIME AT LEVEL I, THE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE HOURS SHALL BE THE SUM OF TIME REQUIRED FOR LEVEL I
AND LEVEL II.

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 

 
             

 


 
 
 
 
 
 

TO
 
 

EN
 
 

IM
 
EC
 
 
H
N

 
O


C

              

A
R

 
PA



A

 
M
R

 
O



N

 
 



 


 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

TO
 


EN
 
 
 
IM
EC
 
 
H
N

 
O


C

 
A


R


PA


 
A
M

 
R


O

 
N


 
 
 


 

 
 
 



 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

TO
 


EN
 

IM
 
 
EC
 
H

 
N


O

            
C


A

              
R


PA


 
A


M

 
R
O

 
N


 
 
 

 
 

 
 


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
             

 
             
 
 

 
  


TO
 

EN



IM
             
EC


H

 
N


O


C

 
A
R

  


PA

 
 
A
M

 
R

 
O

 
N

 
 


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 

  
  
 
 
 
 

 

TO
  


EN
             

IM


EC

H

 
N

           
O


C



A
R

 
PA


            

A
M

 
R



O
N

           
              

 

 
 
 
 

             




 
 
10/2007 
 

 

 
   

 

 
 
 


TO
 

EN
 


IM
  
 
EC
 
H

 
N

 
O

 
C

 
A

 
R

 
PA


A

 
M

  

R


O

 
N


 

             



 



 
 
10/2007 
 

 
            

 

 

            

 
       


TO

 

EN


IM
 
               
EC
 
 
H


N


O

 
C

           
A


R


PA

              


A
M

 
R


            
O

   

N


 

 



 
 
10/2007 
 

 
  

 
 
 
 
 
 

 


TO
 

EN
 

IM
 
  
EC
 
H

 
N

 
O

 
C

 
 
A
R

 
PA

 
 

A
M

 
R

 
O

 
N

 
 
 
 
           


             

 
              


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 

              

 
 

 
 


TO
 


EN
 

IM

EC
 
  
H


N
O

 
C



A
R

 

PA


A

 
M

 
R


O


N


             
              


              


 


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
                

      

               
               




 


TO
 

EN

                  

IM
 EC
 
 
H
N

        


O


C

 
A


R


PA

                

A


M
R

Table T5. Hole IQI designation, thickness, hole diameters, and corresponding wire IQI size (in.)
O

IQI 1T Hole Wire Size 2T Hole Wire Size 4T Hole Wire Size
N

Hole IQI Thickness Diameter 1T Diameter 2T Diameter 4T

Designation (in.) (in.) Equivalent (in.). Equivalent (in.). Equivalent
7 0.007 0.010 — 0.020 — 0.040 —
10 0.010 0.010 0.004 0.020 0.006 0.040 .0.010
12 0.012 0.012 0.005 0.025 0.008 0.050 0.012
15 0.015 0.015 0.0065 0.030 0.010 0.060 0.016
17 0.017 0.017 0.0076 0.035 0.012 0.070 0.020
20 0.020 0.020 0.010 0.040 0.015 0.080 0.025
25 0.025 0.025 0.013 0.050 0.020 0.100 0.032
30 0.030 0.030 0.016 0.060 0.025 0.120 0.040
35 0.035 0.035 0.020 0.070 0.032 0.140 0.050
40 0.040 0.040 0.025 0.080 0.040 0.160 0.063
45 0.045 0.045 0.030 0.090 0.045 0.180 0.071

 
 
10/2007 
 

Table T6. Hole IQI Designation, Thickness, Hole Diameters and Corresponding Wire IQI Size (SI Units)
IQI
Hole IQI Thick- 1T Hole Wire Size 2T Hole Wire Size 4T Hole Wire Size
Designa- ness Diameter 1T Diameter 2T Diameter 4T
tion (mm) (mm) Equivalent (mm). Equivalent (mm). Equivalent
7 0.190 0.254 - 0.508 - 1.016 -
10 0.254 0.254 0.10 0.508 0.15 1.016 0.25
12 0.318 0.318 0.13 0.636 0.20 1.272 0.28
15 0.381 0.381 0.16 0.762 0.25 1.524 0.41
17 0.444 0.444 0.19 0.888 0.28 1.776 0.51
20 0.508 0.508 0.25 1.016 0.38 2.032 0.63
25 0.635 0.635 0.33 1.270 0.51 2.540 0.81

TO
30 0.762 0.762 0.41 1.524 0.63 3.048 1.02

EN
35 0.889 0.889 0.51 1.778 0.81 3.556 1.27
40 1.016 1.016 0.63 2.032 1.02 4.064 1.57

IM
45 1.143 1.143 0.717 2.286 1.25 4.572 1.90
EC
Table T7. IQI selection (in.)
H

Nominal Material Thickness of IQI Essential Essential

N

Thickness Range (in.) IQI (in.) Designation Hole Size Wire Size (in.)
O
C

Up to 1/4 inclusive 0.010 10 4T 0.010

Over 1/4 thru 3/8 0.012 12 4T 0.012
A
R

Over 3/8 thru 1/2 0.015 15 4T 0.016

PA

Over 1/2 thru 5/8 0.015 15 4T 0.016

Over 5/8 thru 3/4 0.017 17 4T 0.020
A

Over 3/4 thru 7/8 0.020 20 4T 0.025

M

Over 7/8 thru 1 0.020 20 4T 0.025

R

Over 1 thru 1 1/4 0.025 25 4T 0.032

O

Over 1 1/4 thru 1 1/2 0.030 30 2T 0.025

N

Over 1 1/2 thru 2 0.035 35 2T 0.032

Over 2 thru 2 1/2 0.040 40 2T 0.040
Over 2 1/2 thru 3 0.045 45 2T 0.045

 
 
10/2007 
 

Table T8. IQI Selection (SI Units)

Nominal Material Essential
Thickness of IQI Essential
Thickness Range Wire Size
IQI (mm) Designation Hole Size
(mm) (mm)
Up to 6.35 inclusive 0.254 10 4T 0.25
Over 6.35 thru 9.52 0.318 12 4T 0.28
Over 9.52 thru 12.7 0.381 15 4T 0.41
Over 12.7 thru 15.9 0.381 15 4T 0.41
Over 15.9 thru 19.0 0.444 17 4T 0.51
Over 19.0 thru 22.2 0.508 20 4T 0.63
Over 22.2 thru 25.4 0.508 20 4T 0.63

TO
Over 25.4 thru 31.8 0.635 25 4T 0.81
Over 31.8 thru 38.1 0.762 30 2T 0.63

EN
Over 38.1 thru 50.8 0.889 35 2T 0.81
Over 50.8 thru 63.5 1.016 40 2T 1.02

IM
Over 63.5 thru 76.2 1.143 45 2T 1.42
EC
 
H

 
N


O


C


A

              
R


PA

 
             
A


M
R

             
O



N

 
 
 
 
 


 
 
10/2007 
 

 





            





 


TO
           
                


EN
 


IM
 
EC
           

H


N


O


C

 
A


R

  

PA



A

 
M
R

          

O


N

 


            

 




 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

TO
 


EN

 
 
IM
EC

H

  
N

 
O


C

 
 
A
R

 
PA

 
 
A

 
M

 
R

 
O

 
N

 

 
 

 





         


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 


              


             


 


TO

             

EN



IM
          

EC


H
N

 
O


            
C


A

 
R


PA



A

 
M
R

             
O


N

  


            



 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

TO
 

EN

  

IM
 
EC

 
H

 
N

 
O

 
C

 
A

 
R

 
PA

 
A

 
M


R

          
O


N

 
  

 






 
 
10/2007 
 

 





 
 


 

            

TO
  


EN
 

IM


EC
 
H

 
N


O

 
C

 
 
A
R

 
PA

 
 
A

 
M


R
O

 
N

 

  
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 


                  


 
 
             


TO
 


EN

 

IM
 
EC

 
H

 
N


O
C

 
A

 
R


PA

  
 
A

 
M

 
R

 
O

 
N

 
 
 
 
 
            

 
 



 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 


TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 

 

Sample




 


 




TO



EN

             

IM

EC


H


N
O

COMPANY NAME DATE

C

PROCEDURE NO. REVISION TEST PIECE

A
R

METHOD TECHNIQUE
PA

NDT EQUIPMENT USED

A
M
R
O

RESULTS
N

TECHNICIAN NAME (PRINT)

TECHNICIAN SIGNATURE LEVEL

I ATTEST TO WITNESSING THE ABOVE PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION:

LEVEL III NAME (PRINT)

NDT LEVEL III SIGNATURE

 
 
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1.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–432
1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–432

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1.2 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–432
1.3 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–433

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1.4 Responsibilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–433
1.5 Use of Contract Tank Car Facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–434
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Maintenance Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–435
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2.1 Maintenance Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–435
2.2 Sample Maintenance Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–436
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3.0 Reports and Service Reliability Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–437

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3.1 Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–437

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3.2 Service Reliability Assessment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–437

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3.3 Program and Interval Change. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–438

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

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

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
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
O


C

 
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 
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
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

A

 
M

           
R


 
O
N

 
 
 

 

 
 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 





Table U1. General definitions










TO



EN
 


IM

 
EC

H

 

N
O

 

C

 
A


R

 
PA



A

 
M


R

 
O
N

 


               

 

          

 

 


 
 
10/2007 
 

            

 

 

 

  

 


TO
 

EN
 


IM
 
EC

H

 
N


O

 
C


A

 
R
PA

 


A
M

           

R
O

 
N


 
 



              

 


 



 
 
10/2007 
 

 

 
 
 

          

 


 

TO
          

EN



IM
 
EC
 
 
H

 
N

 
O

 
C

 
A

 
R

 
PA

 

A
M

  

R


O


N

 
 
10/2007 
 

 

Table U2. Sample maintenance plan

Item Frequency (Years) Task/Procedure
Tank Qualification: 49 CFR 180.509
Visual inspection 10 MI-001
Structural integrity 10 MI-001
Thickness 10 MI-001
Safety systems 10 MI-001
Linings and coatings 8 MI-001
Leakage pressure test After assembly MI-001
Service equipment 10 MI-001

TO
—Pressure relief device(s)
Stub Sill Inspection (SS3, CPC-1094, CPC-1114)

EN
Stub sill At tank qualification or mileage MI-002
or time limit

IM
Sill pads At tank qualification or mileage MI-002
EC
or time limit
Field Manual, Rule 88.B.2
H

Trucks 10 MI-003
N

Draft components 10 MI-003

O

Body bolster 10 MI-003

C

Appendix D, 3.0
A

Stub draft sills (inboard of bolsters) With 180.509(e) MI-004

R
PA

Sill pads (inboard of bolsters) With 180.509(e) MI-004

Sill attachment welds (inboard of bolsters) With 180.509(e) MI-004
A

Tank anchors 5 2030-01

M

Turnbuckles 5 2030-02
R

Center plate 5 2030-03

O

Side sills and end sills 5 2030-04

N

Side bearings 5 2030-05

 
 




              



 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
     

 
           
           
 

 
 


TO
 


EN

 

IM

EC
              

H


N

 
O

 
C

 
A
R

            
            
PA


A

           
M



R
O

              
N




 

             


             


 
       


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
              

 


         


 




TO
 


EN


IM
 

EC


H


N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 

 




1. Reporting marks and car number |__|__|__|__| |__|__|__|__|__|__|

2. Last lading (UN or NA number) |__|__| |__|__|__|__| CAR
3. Last valve qualification date (stenciled) |__|__| |__|__|__|__| INFO
Month Year
4. Last valve qualification location (if stenciled) _______________________________________________
5. Valve manufacturer___________________________________________________________________
PRV
6. Valve model number __________________________________________________________________ INFO
7. Serial number ____________________________ Mfg. Date |__|__| |__|__|

TO
Month Year
8. Gauge pressure on car. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ______________ psig

EN
9. Passed leak test on car (circle one) A. Yes B. No C. No test TESTING
ON CAR

IM
10. Is flow passageway fully open? (circle one) A. Yes B. No
11. Was the tank car cleaned before removing the PRV? A. Yes B. No
EC
12. Perform the following tests. On a combination valve, leak test disc at 1/2 start-to-discharge pressure
H

and open telltale indicator (circle one). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. No leak B. Leaks C. Not combo
N

13. Start to leak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ______________ psig

O

14. Start to discharge test 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ______________ psig

C

15. Vapor tight pressure test 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ______________ psig

BENCH
A

16. Start to discharge test 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ______________ psig TESTING

R

17. Vapor tight pressure test 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ______________ psig

PA

18. Start to discharge test 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ______________ psig

19. Vapor tight pressure test 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ______________ psig
A

20. Test remarks _______________________________________________________________________

M

_________________________________________________________________________________
R
O

Physical condition on teardown (circle all that apply)

N

21. Spring C. All corrosion D. Cracked

22. Spring free height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ______________ in.
23. Stem A. Good B. Dirty C. Cracked D. Bent
24. Body seat A. Bright/clean B. Dirty C. Corroded D. Gouged
25. Seat O-ring A. Like new B. Dirty C. Cracked D. Swelled E. Metal-to-metal
TEAR-
26. Plug/stem O-ring A. Like new B. Dirty C. Cracked D. Swelled E. Metal-to-metal DOWN
27. Seal retainer A. Bright/clean B. Dirty C. Corroded D. Gouged
28. Disc/diaphragm markings and conditions: ________________________________________________
29. Comments ________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
30. Reporting facility _____________________________________ __________________________________
(Station Stencil) (Phone Number)

Date Tester Name (print) ID#

 
 

 





 
 
 
 
 
 

TO
 


EN



IM
 
EC

 
H


N


O


C



A


R
PA

 

A

 
M


R


O


N

 






 



 
           




 
 

 

 




 

 


 

 

TO

 

EN


IM

EC


H

 
N


O

 
C

 
A

 
R
PA

 
A


M



R
O

 
N

 
 
 
 

 
 


 
 

 
 
 
 

 

 

 
 

 
 






TO


EN

 

IM

EC
 
 
H
N

 
O

 
C

 
A

 
R


PA

 
A

 
M

 
R

 
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1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–448
1.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–448
1.2 Certified Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–448
1.3 Repairs, Alterations and Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–448
1.4 Welding Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–448

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2.0 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–448

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3.0 Requirements for Nondestructive Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–451
3.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–451

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3.2 Tank Shell Joints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–451
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3.3 Welds Other than Tank Shell Joints—Attachments Welded Directly to the Tank Shell. . . . . . . . . . C-III–451
4.0 Test Plate Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–452
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4.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–452

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4.2 Longitudinal Joint Test Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–452

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4.3 Circumferential Joint Test Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–452

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4.4 Straightening of Test Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–452

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4.5 Heat Treatment of Test Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–452

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4.6 Radiography of Test Plates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–452

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4.7 Test Specimens Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–453

5.0 Types and Purposes of Tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–453
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5.1 Tension, Bend, and Fillet Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–453

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5.2 Impact Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–453

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5.3 Radiographic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–453

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5.4 Corrosion Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–453

5.5 Hardness Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–453
6.0 Tension Specimens and Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–454
6.1 Joint Tension Specimens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–454
6.2 All-Weld-Metal Tension Specimens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–454
6.3 Joint-Tension Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–454
6.4 All-Weld-Metal Tension Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–454
7.0 Bend Specimens and Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–455
7.1 Guided-Bend Test Specimens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–455
7.2 Guided-Bend Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–455
8.0 Fillet Weld Specimens and Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–455
8.1 Fillet Weld (Tee-Joint) Specimens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–455
8.2 Fillet Weld Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–455
9.0 Impact, Corrosion and Hardness Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–456

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9.1 Impact Specimens and Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–456
9.2 Corrosion Specimens and Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–457
9.3 Hardness Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–458
10.0 Procedure and Performance Qualification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–458
10.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–458
10.2 Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–458
10.3 Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–459
10.4 Identification of Welds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–459
10.5 Qualification Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–459
10.6 Weld Orientation and Test Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–459

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11.0 Nondestructive Examinations and Acceptance Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–460
11.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–460

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11.2 Radioscopic Acceptance Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–461
11.3 Liquid Penetrant Examination Acceptance Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–463

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11.4 Magnetic Particle Examination Acceptance Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–463
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11.5 Ultrasonic Examination Acceptance Criteria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–464
12.0 Performance Qualification of Welders and Welding Operators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–465
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12.1 Qualification of Welders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–465

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12.2 Qualification of Welding Operators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–465

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12.3 Weldments Involving Combination of Processes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–465

12.4 Essential Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–466
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12.5 Test Joints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–466

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12.6 Test Specimens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–467

12.7 Retests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–468
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12.8 Renewal of Qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–468

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13.0 Procedure Qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–468

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13.1 Qualification of Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–468

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13.2 Essential Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–469

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13.3 Test Joints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–472

13.4 Test Specimens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–472
13.5 Retests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–474
13.6 Renewal of Qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–474
13.7 Weld Buildup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–474

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14.0 Fabrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–475
14.1 Forming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–475
14.2 Cutting to Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–475
14.3 Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–475
14.4 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–476
14.5 Welding Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–476
14.6 Out-of-Roundness of Shells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–476
14.7 Tolerance for Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–476
14.8 Arc Strikes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–476
15.0 Weld Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–476

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15.1 Cleaning During Welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–476
15.2 Groove Preparation for Back Weld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–476

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15.3 Alignment Tolerances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–477
15.4 Weld Reinforcement (Butt Welds). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–477

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15.5 Fillet Welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–477
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15.6 Interrupted Welding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–477
15.7 Identification of Welds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–478
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15.8 Repair of Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–478

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15.9 Surface Quality of Welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–478

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15.10 Flux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–478

15.11 Low Hydrogen Electrodes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–479
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16.0 Welding Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–479

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16.1 Welding Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–479

16.2 Essential Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–479
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17.0 Postweld Heat Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–483

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17.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–483

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17.2 Procedures for Postweld Heat Treatment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–484

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17.3 Requirements for Postweld Heat Treatment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–484

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17.4 Carbon Steel Tanks (Material Group 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–484

17.5 Manganese-Molybdenum Steel Tanks (Material Group 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–485
17.6 Manganese-Silicon Steel Tanks (Material Group 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–485
17.7 Nonferrous Metal Tanks (Material Groups 2, 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–485
17.8 Nickel Alloy Steel Tanks (Material Group 7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–485
17.9 High Alloy Steel Tanks (Material Group 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–486
18.0 Quality Assurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–486
18.1 Quality Control Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–486
19.0 Radiographic Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–486
19.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–486
19.2 Weld Joints to be Radiographed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–486
19.3 Radiography of Nonpressure Tanks Constructed in Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–487

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
EC
 
H


N


O

Table W1. General definitions (page 1 of 3)

C

 
A


R

       

PA



A

 
M


R

 
O


N

 

            


 


 


         



 
 
10/2007 
 

Table W1. General definitions (page 2 of 3)

 


 

             

         

 
              
         

TO

 

EN
 
 

IM

EC

 
H

       

N


O

       

C

        

         
A


R

      

PA



A

      

M

   

R


O

      

N









       



              



 
 
10/2007 
 

Table W1. General definitions (page 3 of 3)

 

          
         

         

 
         

 
 

TO
     
          

EN

          

IM

EC
 
           
           
H


N

 
O

 
C


A

          
R


PA


 
A

        

M


R

 
O

        


N

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
               


 
       



  
 

TO
           


EN
 

IM


EC

H

  

N

 
O

             
C

 

A


R


PA

 

A

 
M


R

 
O


N

 

        

 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 


TO
 
 

EN



IM
                
               
EC

H

 
N



O
C

 

A
R

 
PA

 

A

 
M


R
O

 
N






 
 
 

 

 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
         

            




 
 



TO
 

EN
 
 

IM
 
EC
 
 
H


N

 
O
C

 
 
A


R


PA

 
A

             
M


R

              
O


N

 
  


         

 


            
 
 
            


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
           

          
   

 
                
                
              
 

TO
 

EN
 



IM
 
EC
 
H

 
N


O


C

 
A

 
R

 
PA


 
A


M


R
O

 
N

 
             
                

 
 



 
 
 


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
 
            

 



 
 


TO

             

EN
                 


IM
 
EC


H


N

 
O
C

 

A
R

 
PA




A
M

 
R



O


N


 
 
 





            


 


 
 
10/2007 
 

              


 
 

 

               

                  


TO
 
             

EN

             

IM


EC

H

 
N


O


C

 

A
R

   

PA

 

A

 
M

 
R


O
N

Table W2. Minimum impact test values

Minimum Value Minimum Value
Each of Two of Three Specimens and
Average of the Three Specimens One of the Three Specimens
Size of Specimen (mm) ft · lb J ft · lb J
10 by 10 15 20.3 10 13.6
10 by 7.5 12.5 16.9 8.5 11.5
10 by 5 10 13.6 7 9.49
10 by 2.5 5 6.78 3.5 4.74

 
 
10/2007 
 

                


               

               

 


 

 

TO
             
        

EN



IM
 
EC

H

 
N

             
O


C

 
A


R


PA


  

A


M


R

 
O
N

 
 
 
 
 


 


 
 
10/2007 
 

 


 


          

              

  


TO
 
 

EN



IM

EC
 
H

 
N

 
O

 
C



A
R

 
PA



A

 
M


R

 
O


N

 

 
 
 
 

 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 

           



 
             


 
          
 

TO

            

EN
   

IM
 

EC


H


N


O

         

C


A
R

 
PA

      


A
M

 
R

 
O

 
N

 
 

 
 

 

 
 

             


 
 
10/2007 
 

           



Table W3. Performance qualification—position limitations

Qualification Test Position and Type of Weld Qualifieda/
Weld Position Groove Fillet
Plate—Groove 1G F F
2G F, H F, H
3G F, V F, H, V
4G F, O F, H, O
3G and 4G F, V, O All

TO
2G, 3G, and 4G All All
Special Positions (SP) SP, F SP, F

EN
Plate—Fillet 1F — F
2F — F, H

IM
3F — F,H,V
EC
4F — F,H,O
3F and 4F — All
H

Special Positions (SP) — SP, F

N
O

 
C



A
R
PA

             


A


M
R

 
O

 
N

   



  
  
  
  

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
   

              

 
 


 

TO

 

EN
 


IM
 

EC

 
H
N

 
O

 
C

 
A

 
R


PA


         
A


M


R

              
O

  

N


 
               


             





 
 
10/2007 
 

 



Table W4. Maximum permissible porosity indications in radiotapes per 6-in. length of weld—conventional units
Total Area Large Pore Size Medium Pore Size Fine Pore Size
Weld of Permitted Approx. Decimal Approx. Decimal Approx. Decimal
Thick- Porosity, Fraction, Value, Fraction, Value, Fraction, Value,
ness, in. in.2 in. in. a/ No. in. in. a/ No. in. in. a/ No.
1/4 0.015 — — — 3/128 0.025 31 1/64 0.0138 100
1/2 0.030 3/32 0.10 4 1/32 0.031 40 3/128 0.0195 101
3/4 0.045 1/8 0.125 4 1/32 0.034 50 3/128 0.024 99
1 0.060 1/8 0.125 5 5/128 0.039 50 1/32 0.0275 101

TO
1 1/2 0.090 1/8 0.125 7 3/64 0.048 50 1/32 0.034 99
2 0.120 1/8 0.125 10 7/128 0.055 51 5/128 0.039 100

EN
 

IM
Table W5. Maximum permissible porosity indications in radiographs per 15.2-mm length of weld—SI units
EC
Total Area of Large Pore Size Medium Pore Size Fine Pore Size
Weld
Permitted
H

Thick- Decimal Value, Decimal Value, Decimal Value,

Porosity, No. No. No.
N

ness, mm mma/ mma/ mma/

mm2
O

6.35 9.68 — — 0.64 31 0.351 100

C

12.7 19.4 2.54 4 0.79 40 0.495 101

A

19.0 29.0 3.18 4 0.86 50 0.610 99

R

25.4 38.7 3.18 5 0.99 50 0.699 101

PA

38.1 58.1 3.18 7 1.22 50 0.864 99

50.8 77.4 3.18 10 1.40 51 0.991 101
A
M

 
R

 
O
N

             
           





               
             



 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
 

         

            

 
           


TO
 
 

EN


IM
 

EC
 
H

           
N

            
O



C


A

 
R
PA

 
 
A

 
M


R

 
O

 
N

              

            


 
 
10/2007 
 

 






 
 

 


TO
 

EN
           
            


IM

EC

 
H

 
N

 
O

 
C


A

 
R
PA

 
              
A


M

 
R


O
N

 






 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
 
            
             

 

 
      
              



TO




EN
 

IM


EC


H

 
N
O



C

               
A


R


PA



A

 
M

 

R


O
N

              
            



 

 
              


 



 
 
10/2007 
 

 
              

Table W6. Essential variables—performance qualification
Welding Process (references are to paragraph numbers in this appendix)
SMAW GTAW GMAW, FCAW SAW
Joints—paragraph 16.2.1 16.2.1.1, 16.2.1.2 16.2.1.1, 16.2.1.2 16.2.1.1, 16.2.1.2 16.2.1.1, 16.2.1.2
Base Metals—paragraph 16.2.2 16.2.2.2, 16.2.2.3 16.2.2.2, 16.2.2.3 16.2.2.2, 16.2.2.3 16.2.2.2, 16.2.2.3
Filler Metals—paragraph 16.2.3 16.2.3.10 16.2.3.11, 16.2.3.13 16.2.3.11, 16.2.3.13
Positions—paragraph 16.2.4 16.2.4.1 16.2.4.1 16.2.4.1 16.2.4.1
Electrical—paragraph 16.2.7 16.2.7.2 16.2.7.1
Shielding Gas or Flux—paragraph 16.2.8 16.2.8.2 16.2.8.2

TO
Technique—paragraph 16.2.9 16.2.9.5, 16.2.9.6 16.2.9.5, 16.2.9.6 16.2.9.5, 16.2.9.6 16.2.9.6
 

EN
           


IM

EC
    


H


N

 
O


C


A

 
R


PA


 
A


M


R


O

              
N

                 

 


  

 


 

       



 
 
10/2007 
 

 
             
             




                

 

 


TO
             
 

EN
 
 

IM

EC

Table W7. Performance qualification tests required
H

Range of Thickness of Type and Number of Tests Required

N

Material Qualified by
O

Test Plate, in. (mm) Guided-Bend Test

C

Type Side- Face- Root-

of Thickness (t) of Test Plate Bend Bend Bend Fillet Tee-
A

Joint As-Welded, in. (mm) Min. Max. Fig. W5Cb/c/d/ Fig. W5Ac/ Fig. W5Bc/ Jointa/
R
PA

1/16e/
Butt 1/16 (1.59) to 3/8 (9.5 incl.)
(1.59e/) 2t 1 1
A

Over 3/8 (9.5) but less than 1/2 (12.7) 3/16 (4.76) 2t 1 1
M

Butt or
R

Over 3/8 (9.5) but less than 1/2 (12.7) 3/16 (4.76) 2t 2
O

Max. to be
3/16 (4.76) weldedf/ g/
N

Butt 1/2 (12.7) and over 2

Fillet Fig. W7A All thicknesses 1
 
 
 


 

 
 
 

 


 
 
10/2007 
 

 


 

 
 


 

 

TO


EN
 


IM

EC
 


H


N
O

 
C



A
R

 
PA

 
          
A


M


R


O


N



 
              

 





 
 
10/2007 
 

 



      

           


             

  
           
           

TO
 



EN


IM
 
              
EC
 

H

               
N

            
O


C

Table W8. Essential variables—welding procedures

A

Welding Process
R

SMAW GTAW GMAW, FCAW SAW

PA

Joints—paragraph 16.2.1 16.2.1.1, 16.2.1.2 16.2.1.1, 16.2.1.2 16.2.1.1, 16.2.1.2 16.2.1.1, 16.2.1.2
A

Base Metals—paragraph 16.2.2 16.2.2.1, 16.2.2.4, 16.2.2.1, 16.2.2.4, 16.2.2.1, 16.2.2.4, 16.2.2.1, 16.2.2.4,
M

16.2.2.7 16.2.2.7 16.2.2.7, 16.2.2.8 16.2.2.7

R

Filler Metals—paragraph 16.2.3 16.2.3.1, 16.2.3.2, 16.2.3.1, 16.2.3.2, 16.2.3.1, 16.2.3.2, 16.2.3.1, 16.2.3.2,
16.2.3.18 16.2.3.3, 16.2.3.4, 16.2.3.3, 16.2.3.5, 16.2.3.6, 16.2.3.7,
O

16.2.3.12, 16.2.3.6, 16.2.3.7, 16.2.3.8, 16.2.3.9,

N

16.2.3.18 16.2.3.8, 16.2.3.9, 16.2.3.12,

16.2.3.12, 16.2.3.18 16.2.3.17,
16.2.3.18
Preheat—paragraph 16.2.5 16.2.5.1 16.2.5.1 16.2.5.1 16.2.5.1
Postweld heat treatment— 16.2.6 16.2.6 16.2.6 16.2.6
paragraph 16.2.6
Electrical—paragraph 16.2.7 16.2.7.4 16.2.7.1
Shielding Gas or Flux— 16.2.8.1, 16.2.8.2 16.2.8.1, 16.2.8.2 16.2.8.4, 16.2.8.5
paragraph 16.2.8
Technique—paragraph 16.2.9 16.2.9.5, 16.2.9.6 16.2.9.2, 16.2.9.5, 16.2.9.2, 16.2.9.5, 16.2.9.3, 16.2.9.6
16.2.9.6 16.2.9.6

 
 
10/2007 
 

Table W9. Supplementary essential variables—welding procedures

when notch toughness required by tank car specification
Welding Process
SMAW GTAW GMAW, FCAW SAW
Joints—paragraph 16.2.1 16.2.1.3 16.2.1.3 16.2.1.3 16.2.1.3
Base Metals—paragraph 16.2.2 16.2.2.5, 16.2.2.6, 16.2.2.5, 16.2.2.6, 16.2.2.5, 16.2.2.6, 16.2.2.5, 16.2.2.6,
16.2.2.9 16.2.2.9 16.2.2.9 16.2.2.9
Filler Metals—paragraph 16.2.3 16.2.3.14, 16.2.3.15 16.2.3.15, 16.2.3.16
16.2.3.15
Positions—paragraph 16.2.4 16.2.4.2 16.2.4.2 16.2.4.2
Preheat—paragraph 16.2.5 16.2.5.2 16.2.5.2 16.2.5.2 16.2.5.2
Electrical—paragraph 16.2.7 16.2.7.3 16.2.7.3 16.2.7.3 16.2.7.3

TO
Shielding Gas or Flux— 16.2.8.3

EN
paragraph 16.2.8
Technique—paragraph 16.2.9 16.2.9.1, 16.2.9.4 16.2.9.1, 16.2.9.4 16.2.9.1, 16.2.9.4

IM
Table W10. F-Numbers for steel filler metals—grouping of electrodes and welding rods for qualification
EC
F-No. AWS Specification No. AWS Classification No.
H

1 A-5.1 and 5.5 EXX20, EXX24, EXX27, EXX28

N

2 A-5.1 and 5.5 EXX12, EXX13, EXX14

O

3 A-5.1 and 5.5 EXX10, EXX11

C

4 A-5.1 and 5.5 EXX15, EXX16, EXX18, EXX48

A

4 A-5.4 other than austenitic EXX15, EXX16

R

5 A-5.4 (austenitic) EXX15, EXX16

PA

6 A-5.17 FXX-EXX
6 A-5.9 ERXX
A

6 A-5.18 ERXXS-X
M

6 A-5.20 EXXT-X
R

6 A-5.22 EXXXT-X
O

6 A-5.23 FXX-EXXX-X, FXX-ECXXX-X, and FXX-EXXX-XN,

N

FXX-ECXXX-XN
6 A-5.28 ER-XXX-X and E-XXX-X
6 A-5.29 EXXTX-X

 
 
10/2007 
 

Table W11. A-Numbers—classification of ferrous weld metal analysis for procedure qualification
Analysis, Percentagea/
A-No. Type of Weld Deposit
C Cr Mo Ni Mn Si
1 Mild Steel 0.15 — — — 1.60 1.00
2 Carbon-Molybdenum 0.15 0.50 0.40–0.65 — 1.60 1.00
3 Chrome (0.4% to 2%)- 0.15 0.40–2.00 0.40–0.65 — 1.60 1.00
Molybdenum
4 Chrome (2% to 6%)-Molybdenum 0.15 2.00–6.00 0.40–1.50 — 1.60 2.00
5 Chrome (6% to 10.5%)- 0.15 6.00–10.50 0.40–1.50 — 1.20 2.00
Molybdenum
6 Chrome-Martensitic 0.15 11.00–15.00 0.70 — 2.00 1.00

TO
7 Chrome-Ferritic 0.15 11.00–30.00 1.00 — 1.00 3.00
8 Chromium-Nickel 0.15 14.50–30.00 4.00 7.50–15.00 2.50 1.00

EN
9 Chromium-Nickel 0.30 25.00–30.00 4.00 15.00–37.00 2.50 1.00

IM
10 Nickel to 4% 0.15 0.55 0.80–4.00 1.70 1.00
11 Manganese-Molybdenum 0.17 — 0.25–0.75 0.85 1.25–2.25 1.00
EC
12 Nickel-Chrome-Molybdenum 0.15 1.50 0.25–0.80 1.25–2.80 0.75–2.25 1.00
H

 
N

Table W12. F-Numbers for nonferrous filler metals—grouping of electrodes and welding rods for qualification
O
C

F-No. AWS Specification No. AWS Classification No.

Aluminum and Aluminum-Base Alloys
A
R

21 A-5.10 ER 1100
PA

22 A-5.10 ER 5554, ER 5356, ER 5556, ER 5183, ER 5654

23 A-5.10 ER 4043, ER 4047, ER 4145
A

24 A-5.10 R-SC 51A, R356.0

M

Nickel and Nickel-Base Alloys,

R

41 A-5.11 E Ni-1
O

41 A-5.14 ER Ni-1
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
            



 
             


            


TO
 

             

EN


IM
  EC
              
 
H


N

            
O


C

               
A


R

 
PA


A
M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
              


Table W13. Procedure qualification tests required

Range of Type and Number of Test Requiredb/
Thickness of
Material
Qualified by
Test Plate,a/
in. (mm) Tension Guided Bend Tests
Fillet
Face- Root- Tee-
Side-Bend Bend Fig. Bend Fig. Joint

TO
Thickness (t) of Test Plate Fig. W5C W5A W5B Fig. W7B
As-Welded, in. (mm) Min. Max. Fig. W2 Fig. W3 c/d/ d/ d/ e/

EN
1/16 (1.59) to 3/8 (9.5) incl. 1/16f/ 2t 2 2 2
(1.59f/)

IM
Over 3/8 (9.5) but less than 3/4 (19.0) 3/16 2tg/ 2 1h/ 2 2
(4.76)
EC
or 3/16
Over 3/8 (9.5) but less than 3/4 (19.0) (4.76) 2tg/
H

2 1h/ 4
N

3/4 (19.0) and over 3/16 2tg/ 2 1 4

O

(4.76)
C

Fillet (Fig. W7B) All thicknesses 5

A

 
R

 
PA


 
 
A


M


R

 
O

 
N

 

 

 



 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 


 

 

 


 


TO
               
 

EN
 

IM


EC
 
H

 

N


O

Mn Cr Mo V Ni Cu
C

C.E. = C + -------- + ------ + -------- + ---- + ------ + -------

6 5 5 5 15 15
A

 
R


PA

 
 
A

 
M

 
R

 
O

Conventional Units SI Units

N

Voltage × Amperage × 60 Voltage × Amperage × 60

Heat input (J/in.) = -------------------------------------------------------------- Heat input (J/cm) = --------------------------------------------------------------
Travel Speed (in./min) Travel Speed (cm/min)
 
 

 
 
 

 



 
 
10/2007 
 

 


 
 
           
   

 




TO


              

EN


IM
 

EC
            
                
H


N
O

 
C

 
A

                 
R


PA

 
                
A


M


R

 
O


N



 
 

              



 
                  


 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
            

 
 
  
                  

  
 



TO
 


EN


IM
 
 
EC
 
H


N


O


C

 
A

 
R


PA



A

 
M

              
R


O


N




 
 
10/2007 
 

 



Table W14. Alignment tolerances
Direction of Joints in Cylindrical Shells
Section Thickness, in. (mm) Longitudinala/ Circumferentiala/
Up to 1/2 (12.7) inclusive 1/4 t 1/4 t
Over 1/2 (12.7) to 3/4 (19.0) inclusive 1/8 in. (3.18 mm) 1/4 t
Over 3/4 (19.0) to 1 1/2 (38.1) inclusive 1/8 in. (3.18 mm) 3/16 in. (4.76 mm)
Over 1 1/2 (38.1) to 2 (50.8) inclusive 1/8 in. (3.18 mm) 1/8 t
Over 2 (50.8) Lesser of 1/16 t or 3/8 in. Lesser of 1/8 t or 3/4 in.

TO
(9.52 mm) (19.0 mm)

EN
 
 

IM

EC

         

H
N

 
O


C


A

            
R


PA

 
 
A


M
R

 

O
N

 

Table W15. Concavity and convexity of fillet welds

Maximum, in. (mm)
Fillet Leg Size, in. (mm)
Concavity Convexity
Up to 3/16 (4.76) inclusive 1/32 (0.794) 1/32 (0.794)
Over 3/16 (4.76) to 5/16 (7.94) inclusive 1/32 (0.794) 1/16 (1.59)
Over 5/16 (7.94) to 1/2 (12.7) inclusive 1/16 (1.59) 3/32 (2.38)
Over 1/2 (12.7) 3/32 (2.38) 1/8 (3.18)
 




 
 
10/2007 
 

 
              
              
                
 
      

 


 


TO


EN
 
 

IM


EC


H
N

             
O


C

 
A

 
R


PA


  
A


M

 
R


O
N

       


 

 

 
 
  

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
              

    

 
 
 
 
 

Table W16. Low hydrogen electrodes

TO
Maximum Dry and Redry

EN
Atmosphere Minimum Time at
Classification Exposure Time Temperature of Temperature
Numbera/ (hours)b/

IM
AWS/CSA Specification Electrodes (hours)
AWS A5.1/CSA W48.1 Mild Steel E70** 4 450 °F–500 °F 2
EC
(232 °C–260 °C)
AWS A5.5/CSA W48.3 Low Alloy Steel E70##-X 4 700 °F–800 °F 1
H
N

E80##-X 2 700 °F–800 °F 1

O

E90##-X 1 700 °F–800 °F 1

C

E100##-X 1/2 700 °F–800 °F 1

A

E110##-X 1/2 700 °F–800 °F 1

R

(371 °C–427 °C)

PA

 

A


M

 

R
O

 
N

 

  
 
 
 
            

 


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
          

                







              



TO
   


EN



IM
 
EC
              

H
N

 
O


C

        


A


R


PA




A


M
R

 

O


N

 

 


 


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 

    



              

          

 

TO
 


EN
 

IM
 
EC
 
H

 
N

              

O


C

 
A


R


PA

           

A
M

              
R


O

 
N




 
 

 

              



 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 

 

 
 

 
  

            

TO



EN
 

IM
               
EC

              
H


N

 
O
C



A

                 
R


PA

 
A

 
M

 
R

            
O


N

 


 

Conventional Units SI Units

Voltage × Amperage × 60 Voltage × Amperage × 60
Heat input (J/in.) = -------------------------------------------------------------- Heat input (J/cm) = --------------------------------------------------------------
Travel Speed (in./min) Travel Speed (cm/min)

                 


    

 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

TO

 

EN
 

IM


EC


H


N

 
O


C

 
A


R
PA

 

A

 
M

 
R
O

    


N


 

 

            
 

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
                 



 
              

             


TO
   


EN
    

IM
 
  
EC
 
  
H


N
O

               

C


A

   

R

  
PA

  

  
A

 
M


R


O

 
N


 
 
               
  

 
 
10/2007 
 

               
 


Table W17. Permissible postweld heat treatment time-temperature combinations

Metal Temperaturea/ Holding Time
°F °C Hours per 1 in. (25.4 mm) of Thicknessb/
1050 566 2
1000 538 3
950 510 5
900 482 10
 

TO
 
               

EN

               

IM
 
EC
 

H

               
N

 
O
C

 
A

              
R

 
PA

 
 
A

  

M

 
R

 
O
N

 
  

 
 
              
                      
 
               
     

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
           

 
              
            
  

 

 
 

TO



EN
 

IM
 
EC
 

H

 
N
O

 
C

 
A

 
R

 
PA

 

A
M

               
R


O

 
N



 


 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
            

 
 
              


 



TO
  


EN



IM


EC
 
H

 
N


O
C

 
                 
A


R

               
PA



A
M

 
  
R


O


N

 
 
 
            
 
 





  

 

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Guided-Bend Specimens
Allow additional material as shown in
Fig. W4A when dissimilar materials
used permit longitudinal face- and
root-bend specimens.

Fig. W1 Test plate

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Guided-Bend Specimens
Allow additional material as shown in
Fig. W4A when dissimilar materials
used permit longitudinal face- and
root-bend specimens.

Note: All dimensions in mm. Appendix H must be followed when using SI units.

Fig. W1.1 Test plate—SI units

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M

Standard Dimensions (in.)

R
O

(a) (b) (c) (d)

0.505 Specimen 0.353 Specimen 0.252 Specimen 0.188 Specimen
N

A—reduced section length See Note 4 See Note 4 See Note 4 See Note 4
B—end section length 1 3/8 approx. 1 1/8 approx. 7/8 approx. 1/2 approx.
C—end section diameter 3/4 1/2 3/8 1/4
D—diameter 0.500 ± 0.010 0.350 ± 0.007 0.250 ± 0.005 0.188 ± 0.003
R—radius of fillet 3/8 minimum 1/4 minimum 3/16 minimum 1/8 minimum
NOTES:
1. Use maximum diameter specimen (a), (b), (c), or (d) that can be cut from test plate.
2. Weld should be in center of reduced section.
3. Where only a single specimen is required, the center of the specimen should be cut midway between the surfaces.
4. Reduced section “A” should be not less than width of weld plus two “D” in length.
5. The ends may be of any shape to fit the holders of the testing machine in such a way that the load is applied axially.

Fig. W2 Joint-tension specimens

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A

Note: All dimensions in mm. Appendix H must be followed when using SI units.
R
PA
A
M

Standard Dimensions (mm)

R
O

(a) (b) (c) (d)

12.83 Specimen 8.97 Specimen 6.40 Specimen 4.78 Specimen
N

A—reduced section length See Note 4 See Note 4 See Note 4 See Note 4
B—end section length 35 approx. 29 approx. 22 approx. 13 approx.
C—end section diameter 19.0 12.7 9.52 6.35
D—diameter 12.45 to 12.95 8.72 to 9.06 6.23 to 6.47 4.70 to 4.85
R—radius of fillet 9.82 minimum 6.38 minimum 4.76 minimum 3.18 minimum
NOTES:
1. Use maximum diameter specimen (a), (b), (c), or (d) that can be cut from test plate.
2. Weld should be in center of reduced section.
3. Where only a single specimen is required, the center of the specimen should be cut midway between the surfaces.
4. Reduced section “A” should be not less than width of weld plus two “D” in length.
5. The ends may be of any shape to fit the holders of the testing machine in such a way that the load is applied axially.

Fig. W2.1 Joint-tension specimens—SI units

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
Standard Dimensions of Specimen (in.)
0.505 0.353 0.252

EN
A—length of reduced section, min.a/ 2 1/4 1 3/4 1 1/4
B—length of end section, approx.b/ 1 3/8 1 1/8 7/8

IM
C—diameter of end sectionb/ 3/4 1/2 3/8
EC
D—diameter of reduced section 0.500 ± 0.010 0.350 ± 0.007 0.250 ± 0.005
G—gauge length 2.000 ± 0.005 1.400 ± 0.005 1.000 ± 0.005
H

L—overall length, approx.b/ 5 5 5

N

R—radius of fillet, min. 3/8 1/4 3/16

O

NOTES:
C

 
A



R


PA

 

A
M
R

Fig. W3 All-weld-metal tension specimen

O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

Note: All dimensions in mm. Appendix H must be followed when using SI units.

TO
Standard Dimensions of Specimen (mm)
12.83 8.97 6.40

EN
A—length of reduced section, min.a/ 57.2 44.4 31.8
B—length of end section, approx.b/ 35 29 22

IM
C—diameter of end section b/ 19.0 12.7 9.52
EC
D—diameter of reduced section 12.45 to 12.95 8.72 to 9.06 6.23 to 6.47
G—gauge length 50.68 to 50.92 35.44 to 35.68 25.28 to 25.52
H

L—overall length, approxb/ 127 127 127

N

R—radius of fillet, min. 9.82 6.38 4.76

O

NOTES:
C

 
A



R


PA

 

A
M
R

Fig. W3.1 All-weld-metal tension specimen—SI units

O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

When all-weld-metal tension, impact, or

corrosion test specimens are required, provide
additional material as shown in Figs. W1A,
W21A, or W21B.

R = 1/8 in. max

T (in.)
t (in.) Materials in All Other

TO
Table M10.2 Materials
1/16–1/8 t t

EN
1/8–3/8 1/8 t
Over 3/8 1/8 3/8

IM
EC
Fig. W4 Test plate and guided-bend test specimens for dissimilar metals
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M

When all-weld-metal tension, impact, or

corrosion test specimens are required, provide
R

additional material as shown in Figs. W1A,

O

W21A, or W21B.
N

R = 3.18 max
T (mm)
t (mm) Materials in All Other
Table M10.2 Materials
1.59 to 3.18 t t
3.18 to 9.52 3.18 t
Over 9.52 3.18 9.52

Fig. W4.1 Test plate and guided-bend test specimens for dissimilar metals—SI units
 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

For longitudinal-face bend and

longitudinal-root bend types of
guided-bend specimens, see
Fig. W4B.

Fig. W5 Guided-bend test specimens

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

For longitudinal-face bend and

longitudinal-root bend types of
guided-bend specimens, see
Fig. W4B.

Fig. W5.1 Guided-bend test specimens—SI units

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O

Thickness of A B C D
C

Specimen, (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.)

A

3/8a/ 1 1/2 3/4 2 3/8 1 3/16a/

ta/ 3t + 1/16a/
R

4t 2t 6t + 1/8
1/8b/ 1 3/16b/
PA

2 1/16 1 1/32 2 3/8

3/8c/ 2 1/2 1 1/4 3 3/8 1 11/16c/
td/ 6 2/3t 3 1/3t 8 2/3t + 1/8 4 1/3t + 1/16d/
A


M


 
R

 
O

 
N

Fig. W6 Guided-bend test jig

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
To determine SI

IM
dimensions, see
Appendix H,
EC
paragraph 5.3.5
H
N
O

Thickness of A B C D
C

Specimen, (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)

A

9.52a/ 38.1 19.0 60.3 30.2a/

ta/ 3t + 1.59a/
R

4t 2t 6t + 3.18
3.18b/ 30.2b/
PA

52.4 26.2 60.3

9.52c/ 63.5 31.8 85.7 42.9c/
td/ 6 2/3t 3 1/3t 8 2/3t + 3.18 4 1/3t + 1.59d/
A


M


 
R

 
O

 
N

Fig. W6.1 Guided-bend test jig—SI units

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. W7 Fillet-welded tee-joint test specimens

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. W7.1 Fillet-welded tee-joint test specimens—SI units

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Tabulations of Positions of Fillet Welds

Diagram Inclination Rotation
Position Reference of Axis of Face
Flat A 0° to 15° 150° to 210°
Horizontal B 0° to 15° 125° to 150°
210° to 235°
Overhead C 0° to 80° 0° to 125°
235° to 360°
Vertical D 15° to 80° 125° to 235°
E 80° to 90° 0° to 360°

Fig. W8 Weld orientation and test positions—fillet welds

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Tabulations of Positions of Groove Welds

Diagram Inclination Rotation
Position
Reference of Axis of Face
Flat A 0° to 15° 150° to 210°
Horizontal B 0° to 15° 80° to 150°
210° to 280°
Overhead C 0° to 80° 0° to 80°
280° to 360°
Vertical D 15° to 80° 80° to 280°
E 80° to 90° 0° to 360°

Fig. W9 Weld orientation and test positions—groove welds

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. W10 Impact test specimen location and orientation

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A

Permissible Dimensional Variations

M

Angle between adjacent sides 90 degrees +10 minutes

R

Cross-section dimensions ± 0.025 mm (0.001")

O

Length of section (L) +0, –2.5 mm (0.100")

N

Centering of notch (L/2) ±1 mm (0.039")

Angle of notch ±1 degree
Radius of notch ±0.025 mm (0.001"”)
Dimension to bottom of notch ±0.025 mm (0.001")
Surface finish requirements 2  (63 microinches AA) on notched surface and
(AA = arithmetical average) opposite face; 4 (125 microinches AA) on
other two surfaces.

Fig. W11 Type A Charpy (simple beam) impact test specimen dimensions

 
 
10/2007 
 

Suggested Format for Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

  
  
 
  

 
 
  
 

 
  

TO
      
       

EN



IM
        
        
EC


H
N


O

  

C



A


R


PA



A


M

   

R


O


N













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Fig. W12 Suggested format for welding procedure specification (WPS)
 
 
10/2007 
 



 
 
 
 
   
 

 
  
 
   
 
   

    




TO

 

EN
 

IM


 
EC

 
H


N

 
O

 
C

 
A


R


PA

 
 

A

 
M


R

 
O

 
N


  
 
     
        

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Fig. W12 Suggested format for welding procedure specification (WPS) (continued)
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 
 
10/2007 
 

Suggested Format for Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)



 




TO




EN
 


 
  

H
IM

 
EC
 


  

N

 

O


   
C


    
A

    

R

   

PA

 
   
A

   

M

    

R

   

O

   

 
N


 


 
 
 



 
 
 

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
 



 






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Fig. W13 Suggested format for procedure qualification record (PQR)
 
 
10/2007 
 



  
   
      






  
       
       

TO


EN
 

IM
EC
H


N

 
O

      

      
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R


O


 
N



 
 
 

 
 





 
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Fig. W13 Suggested format for procedure qualification record (PQR) (continued)
(Click here to access a printable form)
 
 
10/2007 
 



  

  

 



 

  

                    

TO
                                                          
                                

EN
                                                        
                                                       
                                                         

IM
                                             
                                               
EC
                                                   
                                                    
H

                                         
N


O
C

    

A
R


PA

   

A
M
R


O
N




   

    



 






 

Fig. W14 Record of Welder Performance Qualification Test

(Click here to access a printable form)
 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R

Fig. W15 Positions of test plates for butt welds (joint design optional)
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. W16 Positions of test plates for fillet welds

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. W17 Porosity charts

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. W17.1 Porosity charts—SI units

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. W18 Porosity charts

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. W18.1 Porosity charts

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. W19 Porosity charts

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. W19.1 Porosity charts

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. W20 Porosity charts

 
 
10/2007 
 

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Fig. W20.1 Porosity charts

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 
10/2007 
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THREE CORROSION TEST SPECIMENS THREE CORROSION TEST SPECIMENS

FOR DETAILS SEE FIG. W1B FOR DETAILS SEE FIG. W1B

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Fig. W21 Order of removal of test specimens

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 

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Fig. W22 Welding symbols

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10/2007 
 

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Fig. W22.1 Welding symbols

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
 

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Fig. W23 Order of removal for face bends for weld overlay procedure qualification

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 

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 

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Paragraph Subject Page No.

1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–526
Sec.173.31 Use of Tank Cars—General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–527
Sec.173.314 Compressed Gases in Tank Cars and Multi-Unit Tank Car Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–530
Sec.173.319 Cryogenic Liquids in Tank Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–532

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Part 179 Specifications for Tank Cars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–534

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Subpart A—Introduction, Approvals and Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–534
Subpart B—General Design Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–536

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Subpart E—Specifications for Multi-Unit Tank Car Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–550
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DOT Notice 93-12 Excepted Thermal Protection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–561

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 
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 

              
              
 

        



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

    
        
          
            
           
   
          
          
       
         
            
    
      
         
          
          
     
         
           
        
        
          
         
         
          
            
           
   
  
  
           
   
N
            
         
O
   
     
C
    
        
A
        
          
R
          
          
PA
     
          
           
           
A
     
          
M
            
 
R
           
          
O
    
        
N
          
        
         
       
 
          
           
            
          

          
            
            
          
           
           
        
       
           
           

 

 
          
          
          
           
       
           
        
   
          
            
           
            
          
            
           
          
TO
     
            
           
         
EN
         
           
          
          
IM
          
         
    
EC
           
          
          
H
       
            
        
            
       
             
     
              
    
           
           
         
           
   
          
           
        
        
           
          
         
  
          
       
             
           
         
        
             
           
      
     
        
           
        
       
          
    
          
          
        
         
      
           
          
         
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10/2007 
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  
       
   
       
         
   
           
           
         
         
         
       
         
     
            
          
         
     
           
       
        
           
       
          
            
           
          
          
       
         
         
       
       
           
          
        
O
 
          
C
           
           
          
A

             
R
         
PA
      
       
       
         
      
A
           
          
M
        
       
R
           
            
O
      
        
N
          
          
          
           
  
         
  
           
    
         
    
         
           
  
         
          
          
           
          
    




         
          
         
        
         
         

            
   
            
         
        
     
          
        
          

TO
          
      
        
       
EN
         
  
          
IM
          
        
           
EC
          
         
           
           
H
           
         
N
            
     
          
       

         
       
           
            
          
 
           
 
           
          
        
          
       
        
           
             
       
      
            
         
   
           
 
           
          
        
          
      
       
          
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10/2007 
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  

             
           
               
            
            
             
              
            
            
   
             
            
          
           

      

         
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           
 
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          
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          

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       

             
          
 
            

IM

        

            

EC
             

          

  

      

H

         


               
N

        


         
O

 
        

      
C


          

          

       
A


           

R

          


            

PA

          

 
           
 
           
           
            
A

 
          

M

           

            

      
R

 
           
            
O

           
           
N

             
           
        
           
           
              
           
            
          
          
         
               
                 
                      
                
                         
                 
                    
                    
        

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10/2007 
 

   

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 
       
     
         
 
                 
       
           
           
           
           

                     
                  
           
          

TO
                
                    
                      
          

          
          
          
EN
            
         
         
              

IM
                  
                       
            
EC
             
               
H

  
                  
N

    

O

     

      
C

   

 
A

     

     
R

         

      
PA

       

                 
                 
A

             
M

                  
                  
R

                   
        
O

    

   
N

      

    
     
      
     
      
    
   
 
      
    
   
      
   
     

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   


                                   
                                  
                                  
                             
                           
                             
     
     
                                
               
               
                               
     
                
                
                                  
                             
                            
                            
          
                         

TO
                             
                            
                           
                            
                               

EN
                               
   

  

          
          
          
           
       
     
        
H
IM
       
          
          
EC
          
            
            
    

                    
N

                    
                   
O

                          
                     
      
C

         

          
            
A

             
                  
R

                       
                     
PA

         
   
        
          
A
          
          
       
           

           
                   
M

                  
                     
R

               
           
O

           
          
 
N

         
         
         
           
         
          
           
           
         
           
             
          
     
         
           
            
            
         
           
          
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          
          
         
       
            
          
          
          
            
           
            
            
          
          
     
       
         
          
         

 
 
10/2007 
 

  

                

           
               
                   
             
              
          
      
        
       
                  
               
                     
                  
                       
                         
                     
                

TO
                      
           
                   
      
    

EN
           
                 
             
                 

IM
  
        
         
  
          
EC
         
              
  
            
           
H

    

           
             
N

               
    
O

  

          
  
    
C

                
            
A

     

          
         
R

     

           
                 
PA

                
                 
          
           
                   
A

                    
          
M

          
           
      
            
R

      

        
    
O

      

      
         
N

              
                
       
            
               
                
  
            
        
 
           
   
        
           
             
             
          
            
   

           
 
   
 
           
              


 
 
10/2007 


   
           
    
          
  
           
          
             
           
   
        
            
         
   
            
        

           
              
           
              
       
       
         
   
     
      
 
    

 
  
        
  
        
    
C
   

A
         
         
R
         
            
PA
            
         
         
           
A
            
            
M
         
           
R
           
     
O
         
        
         
N
         
           
           
        
      
         
       
    
         
    
         
       
         
    
             
         
          
           
          
    
 

 
           
           
 
         
         
          
        
          
        
     
        
        
          
         
          
          
TO
         
          
            
           
EN
              
            

IM
           
     
          
EC
   
         
    
            
H
      
         
N
        
          
O

       

          

        
  
        
        
      
           
           
          
          
         
             
        
  
       
          
             
        
          
           
         
         
         
   
          
         
         
           
          
           
           
            
           
           
           
         
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10/2007 
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  

 
   
     
         
                                              
                      
                                   
                   
                            
                             
                                                   

TO
   
            
                                          

EN
                              
                          
               
                         

IM
                             
                               
                        
EC
                                        
                              
       
          
H

         
    
N

    

                       
                           
   
O

   

       
                    
                               
    
C

    

                           
                             
        
      
A

                             

              
     
R

      

               
PA

 
A
M

                 
                
R

                
                 
O

                     
             
N

                 
     

 
   
                  
                        
                     
                   
                       
             
                     
                    

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 
 
10/2007 


            
         
    
       
 
      
         
        
 
         
    
      
         
           
 
 
         
           
              
            
          
           
         
        
     
 
       
        
         
          
          
N
         
          
O
 
           
C
          
   
           
A
        
           
R
           
     
PA
       
          
        
A
           
        
M
         
          
R
         
          
O
      
         
N
        
         
        
 
        
          
           
        
          

           
           
         
 
           
         
        

 

 
     
           
            
         
          
         
         
  
        
          
         
        
TO
         
 
         
       
EN
          
        
     
IM
    
          
 
EC
         
     
       
H
     
   
         
        
    
         
      
        
       
          
            
        
 
     
         
          
      
   
        
         
          
  
        
   
         
       
          
        

          
            
      
          
            
          
          
         
          
          

 
10/2007 

 
 
  
        
            
    
 
     
    
 
       
            
         
         
             
      
       
          
          
          
    
     
          
       
           
          
            
     
          
         
O
          
         
        
C
       
            
A
         
         
R
        
         
PA
          
          
 
       
A
         
          
M
         
      
R
         
         
O
    
          
N
       
           
        
           

         
          
          
      
      
     
  
          
       
     
  
        
           
          
 


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
         
         
            
           
           
     
         
          
         
           
      
     
          
TO
         
          
          
EN
       
     
        
             
IM
    
           
           
EC
        
          
          
  
H
          
         
N
           
         
            
            
   
            
          
         
     
          
         
          
         
          
          
       
           
           
   
            
            
         
           
        
           
            
          
          
            
          
           
         
 
        
          

        
           
       
         
              
         
         

 
10/2007 


         

         
          
           
          
          
        

         
          
          
             
     
         
           
          
         
         
          
    
         
       
        
         
            

            
            
          
            
        
N
          
      
O
         
          
           
C
         
          
A
         
              
R
          
   
PA
         
          
           
    
A
         
          
M
          
     
R
         
            
O
N
 
            
      

      
        
  
        
        
           
            
            
          
          

 

 
              
        
       
      
        
           
            
          
       
          
          
       
         
      
        
         
           
TO
           
           
             
           
EN
           
 
         
          
IM
            
          
         
EC
       
   
H
      
         
         
       
           
 
        
      
          
           
   
        
            
 
        
          
            

        
          
            

        
  
        
          
           
         
          
            
         
           
           
           
            
 
10/2007 
 

  

                        
           
      
       
                       
                 
  


      
       
          
            
                   
               
              
                  
          
                      

TO
                      
                          
          

          
              
            
      
EN
            
           
         
           

       
           
       
         
          
          
IM
           
           
         
EC
       
        
         
H

              
     
N

     

     
  
O

  

       
     
          
C

       

           
               
        
A


               

R

                     
                     
PA

          
           
         
     
A
         
         
     
           

                 
      
M

                
                
           
R

      

      
         
          
O

      

         
                   
N

                 
     
           
     
            

              

                  

            


                   
      
         
              
                    
           
                 
               
   
         
                   
     
               
      
 
     
         
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               
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 
 
10/2007 


           
          
           
          
         

          
         
         

         
        
           
         
          
         
          
          
          
          
          
         
   
            
         
            
          
       
            
            
             
           
           
N
             
            
O
            
             
C
       
          
             
A
          
            
R
          
            
PA
          
        
       
A
         
           
M
         
  
R
         
            
O
        
           
N
            
     
           
            
            
             
             
            
            
            
          
           

 

 
           
            

           
  
           

             
 
          
 
 
      
         
             
           
          
TO
          
         
         
        
EN
         
 
        
IM
          
            
             
EC
    
 
         
H
          
          
         
           
     
         
          
          
          
    
         
        
            
 
 
        
         
            
         
   
 
   
      
   
    
       
 
    
   
     
       
 
10/2007 
 

  

         
           

        

        

        

        

        
 
        
 
        

          

          

        

        

        

        

TO
   
     
   
     
   
     

EN
   
     
   
  
  
   
  
  

IM

         

         

         
EC

         

         

         
H


                               
             

N

                  

                    

                              
O

                       

                  

                
C


                  

                
A

           
               
R

           
           
PA

      
         
   
           
A
           
           
   
          

                      
                       
M

                      
                       
R

                    
                        
O

         

                     
N

           
         
          
          
         
          
            
   
 
 
        
      
         
          
         
 
 
       
        
          
          
          

     
        
         

         
        
       
         
      
           
    
      
        
      
          

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 
 
10/2007 


            
    
          

   
           
           
       
           
  
     
         
     
        
         
            
         
           
           
          
    
           
          
           
         
           
       
            

          
        
          
N
          
          
O

     
C
        
         

A
          
R
        
       
PA
         
      
          
          
        
A
           
M
         
         
         
R
           
           
O
     
      
N
        
             
 
          
    
           
      
          

   
           
           
         
           
        
         
       
 

 

 
          
  
            
           
            
         
            
         
          
 
           
            
  
        
 
          
TO
       
     
        
EN
          
        
          
          
IM
           
          
         
EC
          
           
         
H
         
          
      
          
          
          
          
           
              
            
  
     
         
              
             
  
          
       
          
        
          
         
   
             
             
           
          
            
            
           
            
           
         
         
  
          
            
         
          
           
  
          
   
          
           
 
10/2007 

 
          
          
            
           
           
             
        
          
        
         
   
         
           
           
          
           
         
         
          
    
         
          
    
          
           
          
 
     
   
     
O
   
C
      
     
A
       
         
R
           
          
PA
           
         
        
A
          
            
M
         
           
R
            
          
O
           
           
N
           
        
           
          
       
           
           
  




     
            
       
           
 
         
          




        
           
           
          
          
         
         
       
       
           
        
          
        
             
            
            
             
TO
            
           
           
           
EN
    
            
            
           
IM
  
EC
H
N
           
 

  


 
   
 
          
 
     
 
         
 
         
           
           
  




           

           
   
       
           
  
         
          
            
          
            
       
         
             
             
         

            
          
        
 

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10/2007 
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                 
         
   
               
             
               
          
      
           
             
          
   
     
            
          
                 
         
    

          
                 

           
         
                  

TO
              
    
         
               


    
    
EN
                   
      
         
 
         
           

IM
     
             
     
               
     
       
EC

              
     
          

              
         
H

                   

           
N


                 

      
            
O

                         
                
C

       

   
               
                 
A

                  
               
R

              
 
         
PA

    
   
   
 
    
A
              
           
             
             

             
              
M

 
           
                    
R

   

                
              
O


         

             
        
N

             

                    
                         
             
     
                  
        

          
                       
                    
        
          
             
        
   
              
                 
                

      
          

                         
          
           
                        
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 
 
10/2007 

 
           
            

           
   
      
         
             
     
         
           
              
            
            
           
            
   
             
           
           
        
            
             
           
            
             
          
           
           
     
   
           

            
O
             
            
C
       
            
          
A
     
            
R
           
           
PA
           
          
           
             
A
          
           
M
         
R
      
   
O
          
  
N
          
           
          
   
           
            

       
      
         
          
         
          
        
          
          
           
         
          
         




        
             
      
            
         
           
           
          
          
          
        
            
           
            
          
           
            
TO
           
             
           
       
EN
          
             
          
           
IM
        
           
         
EC
           
    
           
H
          
          
N
          
           
        
           
           
   
         
          
  
       
         
    
         
            
           
         
            
          
           
            
         
          
        
        
     
          
        
             
             
          
         
          
             
           
           
          
         
        
      
          
          
           
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
           
           
           
  
         
           
           
          
           
         
         
          
    
         
          
    
          
           
          
        
          
            
          
          
         
         
       
       
           
        
              
            
             
N
             
              
O
            
           
C
           
             
            
A
         
            
R
           
PA
      
            
            
            
           
A
            
   
M
            
           
R
     
         
O
          
          
N
             
            
            
          
        
      
         
            
  
           
           
   
           
           
            
             
             
           
          
           

 

 
           
           
          
          
      
           
    
           
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             
 
          
 
    
          
           
 
TO
        
           
          
          
EN
           
          
         
           
IM
         
        
EC
            
            
            
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            
H
      
 
          
            
         
         
          
          
            
 
         
          

          
          
          
    
        
            
 
 
        
         
            
         
   
 
   
      
   
    
       
           
          

    
   
     
       
 
10/2007 
 

  

      

           

       

      

       

      

        

          

         

       

      

       

      

       

TO

           

       

           

EN

         

                         
             


       
         
        
IM
           
         
EC
       
         
         
H

                

         
N

                   
                      
O

                       
                      
C

            
            
                  
A

                   
                       
R

                    
           
PA

            

           
           
            
        
A
           
            
       
        

                       
                   
M

                   
                         
R

                    
          
O

            

                   
N

            
          
           
          
            
            
           
           
            
          
  
          
            
          
         
          
           
            
      
     
      
           
      
        
            
         
         
          
           
        
          
         
            

      
        
           

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 
10/2007 
 

  

           

           
          
          
           
         
         
  
 
       
           
          
           
           
             
            

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
            
            
   
       
           
         
         
          
           
 
         
    

           
           
    
TO
       
          
        

       
          
             
         
EN
    
        
         
           

IM
           
              
                   
EC
     
             
 
      
 
         
H


      
        
           
N

            
                    
          
O

     

C

          

               
     
   
A

      

      
R

      

     
      
PA

              
                 
 
    
      
            
A

                

                           
M

                 

  
     
       
R

             
      
  
           
O

                  
          
N

   
             
     
           
                  
   
       
 

       
    
   
  
 
          
 
              
   
 
       
 
         
      
             
         
           

      
           
                
                    



 
 
10/2007 

 
         
   
     
     
      

      
            
             
         
       
         
          
          
         
            
        
        
   
        
         
          
  
          
           

              
  
           
            
     
       
         
          
O
          
        
C
         
         

A
          
          
R
           
           
PA
          
             
           
             
            
A
         
M
         
         
R
        
   
O
          
            
N

      
         
          
           
          
  
            
           
     
     
         
           
       
          
            
        
           
           




          
      
          
       
        
           
          
        
         
       
           
         
           
         
       
            
TO
             
   
                                    
EN
                                     
                                        
          
IM
         
          
             
EC
          
           
           
         
H
         
 
N
     
          

      
          
          
          
         
         
 
           
          
          
         
         
          
           
      
          
         
         
           
         
         
         
            
 
             
           
             
           
            
             
            
            
             
        
            
             
           
           

 
10/2007 


         
             
          
       
          
           

       
          
            
     
          
           
           
          
            
          
           
             
         
          
        
      
           
   
           
         
          
  
           
            
       
N
         
             
O
         
       
C
   
           
A
           
            
R
             
             
PA
           
          
           
            
          
A
         
M
           
          
          
R
   
         
O
              
           
N
            
   
            
           
     
          
          
 
         
            
  
          
             
      
           
            
             
             
              
          

 

 
           
           
           
            
          
         
           
  
           

             
 
          
 
    
        
       
TO
        
             
            
EN
             
           
        
IM
          
       
EC
        
         
        
          
H
          
           
  
         
         
          
         
      
          
       
            
   
        
         
           
         
   
 
 
  
    
    
   
    
 
  
   
        
  
         
          
          

            
            
           
     
    
 
10/2007 
 

  

               
          

      

           

      

       

       

 
     
   

TO
                
                   
             

      
       

EN
         
            
    

IM
     
     
            
          
EC
       
           
       
 
                    
             
H

                  
            
N

      

                  

O

      

       
      
C

       

 
       

      
A

        

           
           
R

             
                
PA

          


        

        
             
A

              
     
            
M

     

       
       
            
R


  
          
O

      

                  
N

                       
                       
                            
                
            
     
           
            
       
               
               
               
                
  
                     
                       
                   
                
                 
           
                    

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
          
  
      
         
           
          

        
          
          
            
            
          
         
             
          
      
            
          
           
           
    
         
         
    
             
           
          
        
 
      
N
            
           
O
          
          
C
          
            
          
A
          
           
R
    
         
PA
         
         
          
 
A
         
            
M
       
           
R
          
          
O
          
         
N
         
         
         
     
        
          

 
           
            
         
          
           
       
       
             
          
         
          

 

 
        
           

           
          

        
       
        
         
            
    
   
         
 
         
         
TO
         
        
 
EN
            
          
     
   
IM
            
            
  
EC
       
         
          
H
         
   
          
           
         
 
          
          
           
    
          
          

         
          
       
           
        
        
 
    
          
    

 
 

 
10/2007 

 
 
          
   
     
  
        
   
        
          
         
             
          
      
          
    
          
         
           
          
     
    
      
        
            
          
         
         
            
        
          
O
         
             
C
         
  
          
A
            
R
       
        
PA
           
     
      

A
       
        
M
          
        
R
   
     
O
            
        
N
   
           
     
         
      
          
          
       
   
    
          
         
      
            
      
    
          
         
           
            




     
             
        
     
            
            
           
         
             
 
            
          
TO
 
           
           
EN
         
  
        
           
IM
           
          
EC
   
          

          
H
    
          
N
            
        
    
        
   
       
         

          
         

            
           
          
   
 
        
         
            
           
          
    
         
        
      
           
   
             
     
           

       
            
           
      
  

         
       
     
          

 
10/2007 


         
       
           
      
          
            
       
   

 
       
 
     
 
   
 
        
         
 
           
      
          
           
         
   



        
      
        
     
         
          
N
           
      
O
          
            
C
             
          
           
A
          
R
          
       
PA
    

         
A
         
          
M
       
          
          
R
     
O
         
N
          
            
          
         
              
           
          
  
           
            
             
 
  

             

         
           
            

 

 
           
              
            
            
            
          
            
          
           
      
           
         
   
     
    

TO
           
           

EN
          
         
           
         
IM
           
            
           
EC
         
             
         
 
H
           
     
          
          
            
            
          
         
    
         
         
             
             
     
           
         
           
        
         
             
       
         
           
             
   
          
          
  
         

      
       
          
         
          
            
          
          
        
         
    
 
10/2007 

 
     
        
           
           
        
        
           
          
         
           
    
          
        
            
     
                                   
                                    
                                      
          
          
            
          
          
          
     
         
          
          
   
    
          
O
            
         
C
         
A
         
          
R
           
           
PA
      
              
           
          
   
A
M
       
           
R
         
           
O
          
            
        
N
       
          
          
           
           
           
           
           
          
           
   
            
            
           
         
          
           
           
          





          
            
           
           
           
           
           
   
          
           
    
          
             
         
         
            
TO
            
           
         
            
EN
   
          
           
IM
           
 
EC
      
         
          
           
H
        
   
N
         
           
           
     
          
           
     
        
         
         
   
           
          
         
        
           
          
         
           
          
        
         
         
           
           
             
     
        
           
          
        
          
           
          
          
          
        
         
           
          
           
           
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10/2007 
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
         
           
          
         
         

           
           
         
          
         
   
        
         
 
         
  
        
  
         
         
         
         
         
        
     
           
       
       
         
        
  
N
        
          
O
         
        
C
           
        
      
A
           
  
R
          
         
PA
        
         
         
          
A
         
           
M
          
         
R
  
          
O
             
        
N
            
   
        
    
        
         
        
         
          
        

           
  
          
         
          
          
           
        
    

 

 
           
            
           
            
            
        
            
    
           
           
           
           
            
           
            
             
       
TO
           
         
        
EN
          
  
IM
      
          
          
EC
         
        
       
           
H
         
           
            
         
         
           
         
      
        
      
         
            
         
        
            
         
  
        
        
           
               
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     
 
 
 
    
   
  
    
    
    
    
           
  
   
   
  
    
          
 
 
10/2007 
 

  

             

            
           
           
       
        
          
          
   
            
           
       
        
            
 
          
        
          
           
 
          
             
         
         
           
        
         
      
            
   
           
               

TO
                      
                      
                  
       

         
              
           
EN
        
              
            

          
          
     
       
     
IM
            
           
       
EC
        
            
H

              

           
N

    

O

           

      
C

  

  
       

    
A

          
R

      

     
        
       
PA

     

 
  

       
 
     
    
  
     
                 
A

     

    
       
M

                
                   
R

       

  
          
O

      

            
   
N

    

               
     
         
     
           
                
     
             
             
                
       

        
 
      
   
       
           
       
           
          
           
         
      
          
   



 
 
10/2007 
 

  

         

     
   
            
           
    
           
               
      
                 
    
        
            
              
                 
                  
                    
          
                      
             
 

       
         
             
TO
      
          
          
         

        
           
            
     
EN
          
          
      
 

         
            
             
            
  
         
H
IM
      
           
EC
            
            
          

                      
            
N

             
          
       
O

           

                      
          
C

         

                        
                 
A

            
                     
R

                      
                        
PA

           
          
         
          
A
   
         
              
        

                      
                    
M

            
               
           
R

         

    
         
 
O

          
                       
N

              

         
             
           
             
         
           
   
 
    
 
      
           
   
             
             
        
 
           
         
            
             
         
         
          
           

        
           

        
           
         
       
 



 
 
10/2007 
 

  

         

  
              
             
              

            
       
                   
            
                
                   
    
 
 
          
                
                     
                  
              
            
                        

           
        
     
        
TO
             
              
            
            
   

     
        
      
          
EN
           
            
                
              

IM
   
              
    
                           
EC
 
        
                  
  
                  
H

                   
                
N

             
 
                        
O

                   
          
C

          


           
          
A

                      
  

R

      

             
    
PA

          
  
   
            
              
A

         
         
    
M

         

    
  
R

          


          
O

 
                   
N

  
                   
            
            
        

            
           
                  
      
                   
            
     
          


 

  
                    
         
            
     



 
 
10/2007 
 

      

 
  
        
       
 
                          
                            
        
       
                                  
            

             


              
        
               
            

        
             

           
            

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          
       
    
       
           

EN

                
         
      

IM
       
          
            
              
EC
           
          
          
H

            
         
N

          

            
O

             
           
               
C

         

            
A

         


         
R

         

                 
PA

   

                       
                  
          
A

                     
                   
M

                
                 
R

                    
            
O

                    
                    
N

             
         
 
            
            
             
          
           
            
            
              
           
              
          
            
          
    
         
           

          
     
            
           
           
         
         
       
    
         

           
        
         
           
    

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10/2007 
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 
          
            
              
           
          
          
           
       
           
              
           
           
          
         
      
          
        
          
         
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

    
  
           
           
   
            
         
         
          
          
           
  
          
      
            
           
            
        
TO
        
       
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EC
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10/2007 
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TACT:







ADDRESSES:















ACTION:

PA



A
SUMMARY:
M

R


O

N







SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:


































EN



IM


EC


H


N

O

C


A


R
























Thermal Protection Systems
Excepted From Test Verification















Carborundum Company, Niagara
Falls, New York




 


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


 











 











 









 









 
10/2007 
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

Courtaulds Aerospace, Incorpo-
rated,
Des Plaines, Illinois














Fibrex, Incorporated,
Aurora, Illinois




  






  




A

M
Holmes, Insulation Limited,
Ontario, Canada
R

O

N


 

Rock Wool Manufacturing,
Leeds, Alabama






Textron Specialty Materials,
Lowell, Massachusetts



























IM


EC



H

N

O


C


A

R

PA

















































TO


EN





















Thermal Ceramics, Augusta, Geor-
gia




 





 





 
 




 
10/2007 













 























PA


  
A

M

R


O

N


 



Thermal Sciences, Incorporated,
St. Louis, Missouri

































EN


IM


EC



H

N


O

C


A

R


















































TO




































United States Gypsum Company,
Chicago, Illinois




  


 
10/2007 
 





 









 



TO




EN




IM


EC

 
H



N


O


C



A


R



PA

 


A


M


R


O



N



BILLING CODE 4910-60-P

 
 
10/2007 
 







Paragraph Subject Page

1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-III–566

Fig. No. Letter and Subject Date Page

Fig. Y1 C-6370 thermal coating overspray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10-79 C-III–567
C-6494 pressure car bottom fittings protectiona/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TO
Fig. Y2 7-21-80 C-III–568
Fig. Y3 D.V. 2007 Exhibit 2, bottom fittings protection—commodity groupsa/ . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28-82 C-III–570

EN
Fig. Y4 D.V. 2007 Exhibit 2, bottom fittings protection—protection requirements (Levels A,
B, C, and D)a/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28-82 C-III–571

IM
Fig. Y5 D.V. 2007 addendum—additional commodity requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1-90 C-III–588
EC
Fig. Y6 C-6993 minimum retention time for various tank car documentsa/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10-84 C-III–589
Fig. Y7 CPC-1097 stub sill inspection program—new Form SS-3 (page 1 of 5) . . . . . . . . . 9-07-99 C-III–590
H

Fig. Y8 CPC-1114 requirements for SS-3 inspections of tank car stub sills (page 1 of 4) . . 5-10-01 C-III–595
N

Fig. Y9 CPC-1116 Shop practices for installation and maintenance of bottom outlet valves
O

(page 1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30-01 C-III–599

C

 
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 





 




TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. Y1 C-6370 thermal coating overspray

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. Y2 C-6494 pressure car bottom fittings protection

 
 
10/2007 
 

 
 
              






 
 

TO



EN
              
 

IM

            
EC


H

              
N


O

  
C

 
A


R


PA



A


M

 
R


O

            

N

Fig. Y2 C-6494 pressure car bottom fittings protection (continued)

 
 
10/2007 
 













TO


EN



IM

EC

H


N


O


C


        
A



R


PA



A
M
R
O
N

Fig. Y3 D.V. 2007 Exhibit 2, bottom fittings protection—commodity groups

 
 
10/2007 
 






          

             

 
          


TO
         


EN
 


IM

EC
           

H

            
N

            
O


C

 
A


R


PA

 

A


M

            

R

           
O


N

 





 


Fig. Y4 D.V. 2007 Exhibit 2, bottom fittings protection—protection requirements (Levels A, B, C, and D)

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 

Commodity Commodity
Acetal 6 C Alcohol, n.o.s. (alcohol, contaminated,
Acetaldehyde 3 A suitable only for blending or redistilling 6 C
purposes)
Acetic acid 3 C
Alcohol, n.o.s. (ethyl alcohol, anhydrous,
Acetic anhydride 3 B denatured in part with petroleum
Acetone 6 C products and/or chemicals, petroleum 6 C
Acetone cyanohydrin 1 A products and/or chemicals not to
Acetone oil 6 C exceed five percent)
Acetonitrile 2 B Alcohol, n.o.s. (denatured alcohol solvent) 6 C

TO
Acetyl Bromide 3 B Alcohol, n.o.s. (denaturing alcohol, nec) 6 C
(flammable)

EN
Acetyl chloride 3 B
Alcohol, n.o.s. (denaturing alcohol, nec) 8 C
Acetyl iodide 7 B (combustible)

IM
Acid butyl phosphate 7 C
Alcohol, n.o.s. (isopropanol and methanol
6 C
EC
Acid, glacial methacrylic (corrosive liquid, mixture)
7 C
n.o.s.) Alcohol, n.o.s. (methanol, contaminated,
6 C
H

Acid, liquid, n.o.s. (acids, inorganic, nec, value only for refining)
7 D
N

liquid) Alcohol distillates, synthetic (alcohol, n.o.s.) 6 C

O

Acid, liquid, n.o.s. (acid, nec, liquid, (flammable)

7 D
C

organic) Alcohol distillates, synthetic (alcohol, n.o.s.) 8 C

Acrylamide solution (combustible liquid,
A

8 C (combustible)
n.o.s.)
R

Alcoholic beverage (flammable) 6 C

PA

Acrylamide solution (flammable liquid, 6 C Alcoholic beverage (combustible) 8 C

n.o.s.)
Alcohols, fatty or cyclic, ethoxylated 8 C
Acrylic acid 7 C
A

(alcohol, n.o.s.) (combustible)

M

Acrylonitrile 1 A
Alcohols, fatty or ethoxylated (alcohol, 6 C
R

Active sec-amyl alcohol (alcohol, n.o.s.) 6 C n.o.s.) (flammable)

O

Additives, fuel oil, gasoline, or lubricating Aldol (combustible liquid, n.o.s.) 8 C

N

oil, containing less than 50% by weight 8 C Aldrin 1 A

of petroleum (combustible liquid, n.o.s.)
Alkaline battery fluid 7 C
Additives, fuel oil, gasoline, or lubricating
oil, containing less than 50% by weight 6 C Alkaline (corrosive) liquid, n.o.s. 7 D
of petroleum (flammable liquid, n.o.s.) Alkaline (corrosive) liquid, n.o.s. (fatty 7 C
Adhesive, n.o.s. (flammable) 6 C alcohols, aliphatic or cyclic,
cyanoethylated and hydrogenated, and
Adhesive, n.o.s. (combustible) 8 C
derivatives thereof, such as salts,
Adhesive, n.o.s. (insecticide adhesives, diamines, oxyalkylates and quarternary
8 C
liquid) (combustible) ammonium compounds)
Adhesive, n.o.s. (insecticide adhesives, Alkanesulfonic acid 7 C
6 C
liquid) (flammable) Allyl alcohol 1 A
Alcohol, n.o.s. (flammable) 6 C
Allyl bromide 2 C
Alcohol, n.o.s. (combustible) 8 C
Allyl chloride 2 C

Fig. Y4 D.V. 2007 Exhibit 2, bottom fittings protection—protection requirements (Levels A, B, C, and D) (continued)
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 
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 

Commodity Commodity
Allyl trichlorosilane 7 B Antifreeze compound, liquid (combustible) 8 C
Aluminum liquid (or) paint 6 C Antifreeze preparation, liquid (flammable) 6 C
Aluminum phosphate solution 7 C Antifreeze preparation, liquid (combustible) 8 C
Aluminum sulfate 3 C Antimony pentachloride 3 C
2-(2-aminoethoxy) ethanol 7 C Antimony tribromide 3 C
Aminoethylethanolamine (corrosive liquid, 7 C Antimony trichloride 3 C
n.o.s.) Antimony trifluoride 3 B
N-aminoethylpiperazine 7 C Aromatic concentrates, suitable only for 6 C

TO
Aminopropyldiethanolamine 7 C further processing (flammable liquid,
N-aminopropylmorpholine 7 C n.o.s.)

EN
Ammonium bifluoride 3 C Arsenic trichloride 3 A
Arsenic acid solution 5 A

IM
Ammonium bisulfite 3 C
Ammonium hydroxide 3 C Arsenical dip, liquid (sheep dip) 5 A
EC
Ammonium sulfide 3 C Arsenical pesticide (compounds and 6 D
preparations), liquid (flammable)
H

Ammonium thiocyanate 3 C
Arsenical pesticide (compounds and 5 D
N

Ammonium thiosulfate 3 C
preparations), liquid (poison)
O

Amyl acetate 3 C
Asphalt, cut back 6 C
C

Active primary amyl alcohol (alcohol, n.o.s.) 8 C

Asphalt, cut back (asphalt petroleum, liquid 8 C
A

n-sec-amyl alcohol (alcohol, n.o.s.) 6 C and tall oil pitch, mixed)

R

Amyl acid phosphate 7 C Asphalt pavement surface sealer, asphalt, 8 C

PA

Primary n-amyl alcohol (alcohol, n.o.s.) 6 C coal tar or petroleum base (combustible
Tert-amyl alcohol (alcohol, n.o.s.) 6 C liquid, n.o.s.)
A

Amylamine 6 C Asphalt pavement surface sealer, asphalt, 6 C

M

coal tar or petroleum base (flammable

Amyl chloride 6 C
R

liquid, n.o.s.)
Amylene, (normal) 6 C
O

Asphalt tile plasticizer (combustible liquid, 8 C

Amyl formate 6 C
N

n.o.s.)
Amyl mercaptan 6 C Asphalt tile plasticizer (flammable liquid, 6 C
Amyl nitrate (combustible liquid, n.o.s.) 8 C n.o.s.)
Amyl nitrite (flammable) 6 C Belt dressing (combustible liquid, n.o.s.) 8 C
Amyl phenol (corrosive liquid, n.o.s.) 7 A Belt dressing (flammable liquid, n.o.s.) 6 C
Amyl trichlorosilane 7 B Benzaldehyde 8 C
Aniline 3 B Benzene 3 A
Anisoyl chloride 7 B Benzene phosphorus dichloride 7 B
Antifreeze alcohols (alcohol, n.o.s.) 6 C Benzene phosphorus thiodichloride 7 B
(flammable) Benzidine 5 C
Antifreeze alcohols (alcohol, n.o.s.) 8 C Benzine 6 C
(combustible)
Benzoic derivative pesticide (compounds 6 D
Antifreeze compound, liquid (flammable) 6 C and preparations), liquid (flammable)

Fig. Y4 D.V. 2007 Exhibit 2, Bottom fittings protection—protection requirements (Levels A, B, C, and D) (continued)
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 

Commodity Commodity
Benzoic derivate pesticide (compounds 5 D Butyl methacrylate (combustible liquid, 8 C
and preparations), liquid (poison) n.o.s.)
Benzol fore-runnings, crude, not benzol 6 C Butyl phenol (corrosive solid, n.o.s.) 7 A
(flammable liquid, n.o.s.) n-Butyl phthalate 1 A
Benzonitrile 3 A Butyl trichlorosilane 7 B
Benzoyl chloride 3 B Butyraldehyde 6 B
Benzyl chloride 1 A Butyric acid (Isobutyric acid) 3 C
Beta-propiolacetone (combustible liquid, 8 C Butyronitrile (flammable liquid, n.o.s.) 6 C

TO
n.o.s.)
Calcium dodecylbenzenesulfonate 3 B
Biphenyl (diphenyl) (combustible liquid, 8 C
Calcium hydrogen sulfite solution 7 C

EN
n.o.s.)
Camphor oil 8 C
Bipyridilium pesticide (compounds and 6 D

IM
preparations), liquid (flammable) Carbamate pesticide (compounds and 6 D
preparations), liquid (flammable)
EC
Bipyridilium pesticide (compounds and 5 D
preparations), liquid (poison) Carbamate pesticide (compounds and 5 D
preparations), liquid (poison)
H

Bis-(aminopropyl) piperazine 7 C
Carbon black oil (combustible liquid, n.o.s.) 8 C
N

Boiler compound, liquid 7 D

Carbon black oil (flammable liquid, n.o.s.) 6 C
O

Bordeau arsenite, liquid 5 A

C

Carbon disulfide 3 D
Boron tribromide 7 C
Carbon remover, liquid 6 C
A

Boron trichloride 7 C
R

Carbon tetrachloride 3 C
Boron trifluoride acetic acid complex 7 C
PA

Cement, leather 6 C
Box toe gum (flammable) 6 C
Cement, linoleum, tile, wallboard or 6 C
Box toe gum (combustible) 8 C
A

container, liquid
Bromoacetic acid solution 7 C
M

Cement, liquid, n.o.s. (flammable) 6 C

Bromobenzene 8 C
R

Cement, liquid, n.o.s. (combustible) 8 C

Butyl acetate (Isobutyl acetate) 3 C
O

Cement or concrete waterproofing 8 C

N

Butyl alcohol (isobutyl alcohol) 6 C compound, liquid or paste (combustible

Butyl alcohol (n-butyl alcohol) 6 C liquid, n.o.s.)
Butyl alcohol (2-butanol) 6 C Cement or concrete waterproofing 6 C
Butyl alcohol (tert-butyl alcohol) 6 C compounds, liquid or paste (flammable
liquid, n.o.s.)
Butylamine (Isobutylamine) 3 C
Cement, pyroxylin 6 C
Butyl bromide, (normal) 6 C
Cement, roofing, liquid 6 C
Butyl chloride 6 C
Cement, rubber 6 C
Butyl ether 6 C
Chemical plant waste, nec (combustible 8 D
n-Butyl isocyanate, (flammable liquid, 2 C
liquid, n.o.s.)
n.o.s.)
Chemical plant waste, nec (corrosive liquid, 7 D
Butyl lactate (combustible liquid, n.o.s.) 8 C
n.o.s.)
Butyl mercaptan 6 C
Chemical plant waste, nec (flammable 6 D
liquid, n.o.s.)

Fig. Y4 D.V. 2007 Exhibit 2, bottom fittings protection—protection requirements (Levels A, B, C, and D) (continued)
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 

Commodity Commodity
Chemical plant waste, nec (poisonous 5 D Coal tar light oil (combustible) 8 C
liquid, n.o.s.) Coal tar naphtha (flammable) 6 C
Chloral (corrosive liquid, n.o.s.) 7 C Coal tar naphtha (combustible) 8 C
Chlorinated lime, liquid (corrosive liquid, 7 C Coal tar nephtha and light oil of coal tar 8 C
n.o.s.) crude (combustible liquid, n.o.s.)
Chloroacetic acid, liquid (or) solution 7 C Coal tar naphtha and light oil of coal tar, 6 C
Chloroacetic acid, solid 7 C crude (flammable liquid, n.o.s.)
Chloroacetyl chloride 7 B Coal tar oil (flammable) 6 C

TO
Chlorobenzene 1 A Coal tar oil (combustible) 8 C
Chloroform 3 C Coal tar oil, crude, nec (corrosive liquid, 7 C

EN
Chloropentanes (combustible liquid, n.o.s.) 8 C n.o.s.)
Chloropentanes (flammable liquid, n.o.s.) 6 C Coal tar oil, crude, nec (corrosive solid, 7 C

IM
n.o.s.)
Chlorophenyl trichlorosilane 7 B
EC
Coal treating compounds, other than 8 D
Chloroprene 2 B
petroleum, nec, liquid (combustible
2-chloropropene 6 C
H

liquid, n.o.s.)
N

Chlorosulfonic acid (Chlorosulfonic acid 3 B Coal treating compounds, other than 6 D

sulfur trioxide mixture)
O

petroleum, nec, liquid (flammable liquid,

C

Chrome chloride solution (corrosive liquid, 7 C n.o.s.)

n.o.s.) Coating solution 6 C
A

Chromic acid 3 B
R

Collidine (combustible liquid, n.o.s.) 8 C

Chromic fluoride solution 7 C
PA

Collodion 6 C
Chromic sulfate 3 C Combustible liquid, n.o.s. 8 D
A

Chromium oxychloride (or) chromyl 7 B Combustible liquid, n.o.s. (absorption oil, 8 C

M

chloride belt oil, compression oil, cordage oil,

R

Chromous chloride 3 C floor oil, harness oil, leather oil,

neatsfoot oil, putty oil, tanners oil,
O

Coal briquette binder (combustible liquid, 8 C

tobacco oil, transformer oil or wood oil,
N

n.o.s.)
petroleum)
Coal briquette binder (flammable liquid, 6 C
n.o.s.) Combustible liquid, n.o.s. (alcohol, 8 C
contaminated, suitable only for blending
Coal spraying oil, petroleum (combustible 8 C
or redistilling purposes)
liquid, n.o.s.)
Coal tar distillate (flammable) 6 C Combustible liquid, n.o.s. (aromatic 8 C
concentrates, suitable only for further
Coal tar distillate (combustible) 8 C processing)
Coal tar dye, liquid (not otherwise 7 D Combustible liquid, n.o.s. (bond breaking 8 C
specifically named in section 172.101) compound, consisting of naphtha,
Coal tar fibre saturant, liquid (combustible 8 C petroleum resins and vegetable oils)
liquid, n.o.s.) Combustible liquid, n.o.s. (fungicides, 8 D
Coal tar fibre saturant liquid (flammable 6 C agricultural, nec, liquid)
liquid, n.o.s.) Combustible liquid, n.o.s. (lubricating oil, 8 C
Coal tar light oil (flammable) 6 C nec)
Fig. Y4 D.V. 2007 Exhibit 2, Bottom fittings protection—protection requirements (Levels A, B, C, and D) (continued)
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 

Commodity Commodity
Combustible liquid, n.o.s. (lubricating 8 C Compounds, hectograph (combustible 8 D
system sight feed fluid) liquid, n.o.s.)
Combustible liquid, n.o.s. (petroleum 8 C Compounds, hectograph (flammable liquid, 6 D
lubricating oil) n.o.s.)
Combustible liquid, n.o.s. (petroleum 8 C Compounds, leather finishing, nec 8 D
partially refined, for further processing) (combustible liquid, n.o.s.)
Combustible liquid, n.o.s. (petroleum oil 8 C Compounds, leather finishing, nec 6 D
residuum) (flammable liquid, n.o.s.)
Combustible liquid, n.o.s. (rubber tire 8 C Copper based pesticide (compounds and 6 D

TO
lacquer, paint or shellac) preparations), liquid (flammable)

EN
Combustible liquid, n.o.s. (smoke flue 8 D Copper based pesticide (compounds and 5 D
cleaning compounds) preparations), liquid (poison)

IM
Combustible liquid, n.o.s. (wallpaper 8 D Copper naphthenate petroleum solution, 8 C
remover, liquid) not more than 8% copper naphthenate
EC
Compound, cleaning, liquid (corrosive)) 7 C (combustible liquid, n.o.s.)
Compound, cleaning, liquid (flammable) 6 C Copper naphthenate petroleum solution, 6 C
H

not more than 8% copper naphthenate

N

Compound, cleaning, liquid (combustible) 8 C

(flammable liquid, n.o.s.)
O

Compound, cleaning, liquid (smoke flue 6 D

Corrosive liquid, n.o.s. 7 D
C

cleaning compounds)
Corrosive liquid, poisonous, n.o.s. 7 D
Compound, enamel 6 C
A

Corrosive solid, n.o.s. 7 D

R

Compound, lacquer, paint (or) varnish 7 C

removing, liquid Cosmetics, n.o.s., liquid 7 D
PA

Compound, lacquer, paint, (or) varnish 6 C Cosmetics, n.o.s. (flammable) 6 D

removing, reducing (or) thinning, liquid Cosmetics, n.o.s. (combustible) 8 D
A

(flammable)
M

Cresol 3 A
Compound, lacquer, paint (or) varnish, 8 C
R

Creosote, coal tar 8 B

removing, reducing, (or) thinning, liquid
O

Crotonaldehyde 1 A
(combustible)
N

Crotonic acid 7 C
Compound, polishing, liquid 6 C
Crotonylene 6 C
Compound, rust preventing (or) compound, 7 C
rust removing Crude oil, petroleum (flammable) 6 C
Compound, tree (or) weed killing, liquid 8 D Crude oil, petroleum (combustible) 8 C
(combustible) Cumene (combustible liquid, n.o.s.) 8 C
Compound, tree (or) weed killing 7 D Cupriethylene-diamine solution 7 C
(corrosive) Cutch, catechu or japonica extract, liquid 8 C
Compound, vulcanizing, liquid (corrosive) 7 D (combustible liquid, n.o.s.)
Compound, vulcanizing, liquid (flammable) 6 C Cutch, catechu, or japonica extracts, liquid 6 C
Compounds, calking or glazing 8 C (flammable liquid, n.o.s.)
(combustible liquid, n.o.s.) Cyanide solution, n.o.s. 5 B
Compounds, calking or glazing (flammable 6 C Cyclohexane 3 C
liquid, n.o.s.) Cyclohexanone (combustible liquid, n.o.s.) 8 C

Fig. Y4 D.V. 2007 Exhibit 2, bottom fittings protection—protection requirements (Levels A, B, C, and D) (continued)
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Commodity Commodity
Cyclohexenyl trichlorosilane 7 B Dichloropropene 3 B
Cyclohexyl trichlorosilane 7 B Dichloropropene (Dichloropropane 3 B
Cyclohexylamine 6 C Mixture)
Cyclopentane 6 C 2, 2-Dichloropropionic acid 3 C
Cyclopentane, methyl 6 C Diethylamine 3 B
Decahydronaphthalene 8 C Diethylaminoethanol (combustible liquid, 8 C
n.o.s.)
Decyl alcohol, other than perfumery grade 8 C
(alcohol, n.o.s.) Diethylbenzene (combustible liquid, 8 C

TO
n.o.s.)
Defoaming compound, nec, liquid 8 C
(combustible liquid, n.o.s.) Diethyl dichlorosilane 6 B

EN
Defoaming compound, nec, liquid 6 C Diethylenetrimine (corrosive liquid, n.o.s.) 7 C
(flammable liquid, n.o.s.) Diethylhydroxylamine (combustible liquid, 8 C

IM
Degumming compounds, fabric or fibre 8 C n.o.s.)
EC
(combustible liquid, n.o.s.) Diethyl ketone 6 C
Degumming compounds, fabric or fibre 6 C Dihydropyran 6 C
H

(flammable liquid, n.o.s.) Diisobutylamine (flammable liquid, n.o.s.) 6 C

N

De-inking compounds, liquid, used in 7 C Diisobutyl carbinol (alcohol, n.o.s.) 8 C

O

recycling paper (corrosive liquid, n.o.s.)

Diisobutylene (flammable liquid, n.o.s.) 6 C
C

Denatured alcohol 6 C
Diisobutyl ketone 8 C
A

Detergent intermediates, other than cyclic 8 C

Diisooctyl acid phosphate 7 C
R

or petroleum (combustible liquid, n.o.s.)

Diisopropylamine 6 C
PA

Detergent intermediates, other than cyclic 6 C

or petroleum (flammable liquid, n.o.s.) Diisopropylether 6 C
A

Diacetone alcohol 6 C Dimethylamine, aqueous solution 3 B

M

Diacetyl 6 C Dimethylaminoethanol (combustible liquid, 8 C

R

n.o.s.)
Dicamba 3 C
O

Dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate 8 C
Dichlobenil 3 C
N

(combustible liquid, n.o.s.)

Dichlorobenzene 1 A
2, 3-dimethylbutane 6 C
Dichloroacetic acid 7 C
Dimethyl carbonate 6 C
Dichloroacetyl chloride 7 B
Dimethyl chlorothiophosphate (or) dimethyl 7 B
Dichlorobutene (corrosive) 7 C phosphorochloridothioate
Dichlorobutene (flammable) 2 C 1, 4-dimethylcyclohexane 6 C
Dichloroethyl ether (poisonous liquid, 5 C Dimethylethylamine (flammable liquid, 6 C
n.o.s.) n.o.s.)
Dichlorethylene 6 C Dimethylhydrazine, unsymmetrical 2 A
Dichloroisopropyl ether 7 C Dimethyl sulfate 7 B
Dichloropentane 6 C Dimethyl sulfide 6 C
Dichlorophenyl trichlorosilane 7 B Dinitrobenzene 3 C
Dichloropropane 3 B Dinitrochlorobenzene 5 C

Fig. Y4 D.V. 2007 Exhibit 2, Bottom fittings protection—protection requirements (Levels A, B, C, and D) (continued)
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 

Commodity Commodity
Dinitrophenol 3 B Enamel (enamel, other than watch dial) 6 C
Dinitrotoluene 3 C (flammable)
Dioxane 6 C Enamel (enamel other than watch dial) 8 C
(combustible)
Dioxolane 6 C
Enamel whitening compounds, nec 8 C
Diphenyl dichlorosilane 7 B
(combustible liquid, n.o.s.)
Diphenylmethylbromide, solution 7 C
Enamel whitening compounds, nec 6 C
Di-n-propylamine (flammable liquid, n.o.s.) 6 C (flammable liquid, n.o.s.)
Diquat 3 C Epichlorohydrin 2 A

TO
Disinfectant, liquid (corrosive) 7 D Eradicator, paint (or) grease, liquid 6 C
Disinfectant, liquid (poison) 5 D

EN
Ethyl acetate 6 C
Disinfectant, liquid, n.o.s. 8 D Ethyl acrylate 2 B

IM
Distillate 6 C Ethyl alcohol 6 C
Dithiocarbamate pesticide (compounds and 6 D
EC
Ethyl benzene 3 C
preparations), liquid (flammable)
Ethyl butyl acetate 8 C
H

Dithiocarbamate pesticide (compounds and 5 D

Ethyl-n-butylamine (flammable liquid, 6 C
N

preparations), liquid (poison)

n.o.s.)
O

Divinyl ether 6 C
Ethyl butyl ether 6 C
C

Dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid 3 B
Ethyl butyraldehyde 6 C
A

Dodecyltrichlorosilane 7 B
Ethyl butyrate 6 C
R

Drugs, n.o.s. (flammable) 6 D

Ethyl chloride 6 C
PA

Drugs, n.o.s. (combustible) 8 D

Ethyl chloroacetate 8 C
Drugs, n.o.s., liquid (poison) 5 D
Ethyl crotonate 6 C
A

Drugs, n.o.s., liquid (corrosive) 7 D

M

Ethyl-N-cyclohexylamine (flammable liquid, 6 C

Drugs, n.o.s., solid 7 D n.o.s.)
R

Dye intermediate, liquid 7 D Ethyl dichlorosilane 6 B

O

Electric wire saturating or finishing 8 C

N

Ethylene diamine 3 C
compound, asphalt or pitch base
Ethylene dibromide 3 B
(combustible liquid, n.o.s.)
Ethylene dichloride 3 B
Electric wire saturating or finishing 6 C
compound, asphalt or pitch base Ethylene glycol diethyl ether 8 C
(flammable liquid, n.o.s.) Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether 8 C
Electric wire saturating or finishing 8 C Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate 8 C
compound, paraffine base (combustible Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether 8 C
liquid, n.o.s.)
Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate 8 C
Electric wire saturating or finishing 6 C
Ethylene imine 2 A
compound, paraffine base (flammable
liquid, n.o.s.) Ethylene oxide 6 B
Electrolyte (acid), battery fluid (not over 7 C Ethyl ether 6 C
47% acid) Ethyl formate 6 C
Ethylhexaldehyde 8 C

Fig. Y4 D.V. 2007 Exhibit 2, bottom fittings protection—protection requirements (Levels A, B, C, and D) (continued)
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 

Commodity Commodity
Ethylhexyl acrylate (combustible liquid, 8 C Fireproofing compounds, liquid, nec 7 C
n.o.s.) (corrosive liquid, n.o.s.)
Ethyl lactate 8 C Flame retardant compound, liquid 7 C
Ethyl mercaptan 6 C Flammable liquid, n.o.s. 6 D
n-ethyl-metatoluidine (combustible liquid, 8 C Flammable liquid, n.o.s. (bond breaking 6 C
n.o.s.) compound consisting of naphtha,
Ethyl methyl ether 6 C petroleum resins and vegetable oils)
Ethyl nitrate 2 C Flammable liquid, n.o.s. (petroleum oil 6 C
additive, containing more than 50

TO
Ethyl nitrite 2 C
percent by weight of petroleum)
Ethyl phenyl dichlorosilane 7 B

EN
Flammable liquid, corrosive, n.o.s. 6 D
Ethyl phosphonothioic dichloride, 7 B
Flammable liquid, poisonous, n.o.s. 6 D
anhydrous

IM
Floor covering underlayment compounds, 8 C
Ethyl phosphonous dichloride, anhydrous 7 B
nec (combustible liquid, n.o.s.)
EC
Ethyl phosphorodichloridate 7 B
Floor covering underlayment compounds, 6 C
Ethyl propionate 6 C nec (flammable liquid, n.o.s.)
H

Ethyl silicate 8 C
N

Fluorosulfonic acid (or) fluosulfonic acid 7 B

Extract, liquid, flavoring 6 C
O

Formaldehyde 3 A
C

Extracts, chestnut or quebracho, liquid 8 C Formic acid 3 C

(combustible liquid, n.o.s.)
A

Fuel oil 8 C
Extracts, chestnut or quebracho, liquid 6 C
R

Fuel, aviation, turbine engine (flammable) 6 C

(flammable liquid, n.o.s.)
PA

Fuel, aviation, turbine engine (combustible) 8 C

Extracts, fustic or logwood, liquid or paste 8 C
(combustible liquid, n.o.s.) Fuel oil treating compounds (corrosive 7 D
A

liquid, n.o.s.)
Extracts, fustic or logwood, liquid or paste 6 C
M

(flammable liquid, n.o.s.) Fumaryl chloride 7 B

R

Extracts, hypernic, liquid or paste 8 C Fungicides, agricultural, nec, liquid 6 D

O

(combustible liquid, n.o.s.) (flammable liquid, n.o.s.)

N

Extracts, hypernic, liquid or paste 6 C Furan 6 C

(flammable liquid, n.o.s.) Furfural 3 C
Extracts, tanning, nec, liquid or paste 8 C Furfuryl alcohol (alcohol, n.o.s.) 8 C
(combustible liquid, n.o.s.) Fusel oil 8 C
Extracts, tanning, nec, liquid or paste 6 C Gambier extracts, liquid (combustible 8 C
(flammable liquid, n.o.s.) liquid, n.o.s.)
Ferric chloride 3 B Gambier extracts, liquid (flammable liquid, 6 C
Ferrous chloride 1 A n.o.s.)
Ferrous sulfate 3 C Gas drips, hydrocarbon (flammable) 6 C
Fertilizer solution, consisting of water, free 7 C Gas drips, hydrocarbon (combustible) 8 C
ammonia and sulphur, total ammonia Gas odorants, not compressed gas 8 C
content not to exceed 30 percent by (combustible liquid, n.o.s.)
weight (corrosive liquid, n.o.s.)

Fig. Y4 D.V. 2007 Exhibit 2, Bottom fittings protection—protection requirements (Levels A, B, C, and D) (continued)
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 

Commodity Commodity
Gas odorants, not compressed gas 6 C Hydrobromic acid (more than 49% 7 C
(flammable liquid, n.o.s.) strength)
Gasohol (gasoline mixed with ethyl alcohol) 6 C Hydrobromic acid not more than 49% 7 C
(gasolines, blended, consisting of motor strength
fuels containing 50% or more of Hydrochloric acid 3 A
gasolines) Hydrochloric acid
Gasoline 6 C Hydrochloric acid mixture
Gasoline preservative, nec, liquid 8 D Hydrochloric acid solution inhibited
(combustible liquid, n.o.s.) Hydrochloric acid (muriatic acid, spent)

TO
Gasoline preservative, nec, liquid 6 D Hydrofluoric acid 3 C
(flammable liquid, n.o.s.) Hydrofluosilicic acid 7 A

EN
Geraniol-nerol mixture (combustible liquid, 8 C Hydroxyethyl acrylate (corrosive liquid, 7 C
n.o.s.) n.o.s.)
Glue catalyst, nec (combustible liquid, 8 D
IM
Hydroxypropyl acrylate (corrosive liquid, 7 B
EC
n.o.s.) n.o.s.)
Glue catalyst, nec (flammable liquid, n.o.s.) 6 D Iminobispropylamine 7 C
H

Glycerine, crude, (spent lye) concentrated 7 C Ink (flammable) 6 C

N

(corrosive liquid, n.o.s.)

O

Ink (combustible) 8 C
Glycol ethers (combustible liquid, n.o.s.) 8 C
C

Ink materials, nec (flammable liquid, n.o.s.) 6 C

Heptane 6 C Ink materials, nec (combustible liquid, 8 C
A

Hexachlorocyclopentadiene 1 A n.o.s.)
R

Hexadecyltrichlorosilane 7 B Insecticide adhesives, spreaders or 7 C

PA

Hexadiene 6 C stickers, liquid (corrosive liquid, n.o.s.)

Insecticide, liquid, n.o.s. (insecticides, 8 D
A

Hexaldehyde 6 C
agricultural, nec, liquid) (combustible)
M

Hexamethylene diamine, solid 7 C

Insecticide, liquid, n.o.s. (insecticides, 6 D
R

Hexamethylene diamine, solution 7 A

agricultural, nec, liquid) (flammable)
O

Hexamethylene imine 7 B
Insecticide, liquid, n.o.s. (vermin 6 D
N

Hexane 6 C exterminator) (flammable)

Hexanoic acid 7 C Insecticide, liquid, n.o.s. (vermin 8 D
Hexyl alcohol, other than perfumery grade 8 C exterminator) (combustible)
(alcohol, n.o.s.) Isoamyl alcohol (alcohol, n.o.s.) 8 C
Hexyl trichlorosilane 7 B Isobutyl acrylate (flammable liquid, n.o.s.) 2 C
Hydroxy aldehydes, waste (combustible 8 C Isobutyraldehyde (flammable liquid, n.o.s.) 6 C
liquid, n.o.s.)
Isobutyric anhydride 7 C
Hydroxy aldehydes, waste (flammable 6 C
Isobutyronitrile (flammable liquid, n.o.s.) 6 C
liquid, n.o.s.)
Isoheptyl alcohol (alcohol, n.o.s.) 8 C
Hydrazine, anhydrous 2 A
Isooctane 6 C
Hydrazine, aqueous solution 7 A
Isooctene 6 C
Hydriodic acid 7 C

Fig. Y4 D.V. 2007 Exhibit 2, bottom fittings protection—protection requirements (Levels A, B, C, and D) (continued)
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 

Commodity Commodity
Isooctyl alcohol, other than perfumery 8 C Methallyl chloride (flammable liquid, n.o.s.) 6 C
grade (alcohol, n.o.s.) Methyl aceto-acetate (combustible liquid, 8 C
Isooctyl alcohol, perfumery grade (alcohol, 8 C n.o.s.)
n.o.s.) Methyl acrylate 2 B
Isopentane 6 C Methyl amyl ketone 8 C
Isopentanoic acid 7 C Methanol (methyl alcohol) 6 C
Isoprene 2 C Methyl acetone 6 C
Isopropanol 6 C Methyl acetate 6 C

TO
Isopropyl acetate 6 C Methylal 6 C
Isopropylamine 6 C Methyl amyl acetate 6 C

EN
Isopropyl nitrate 2 C Methyl butene 6 C
Isopropyltoluene (combustible liquid, n.o.s.) 8 C

IM
Methyl butyl ketone (flammable liquid, 6 C
Kelthane 3 B n.o.s.)
EC
Kerosene 8 C Methyl butyrate 6 C
Lacquer thinning compound (lacquer 6 C Methyl chloroformate 6 C
H

thinning compounds, used) (flammable)

N

Methylcyclohexane 6 C
Lacquer thinning compound (lacquer 8 C
O

Methyl dichloroacetate 7 C
thinning compounds, used)
C

Methyl dichlorosilane 6 B
(combustible)
A

Methylethanolamine (combustible liquid, 8 C

Leather bleach (flammable) 6 D
R

n.o.s.)
Leather bleach (combustible) 8 D
PA

Methyl ethyl ketone 6 C

Leather dressing (flammable) 6 D
Methyl ethyl pyridine 7 B
Leather dressing (combustible) 8 D
A

Methyl formate 6 C
M

Lighter fluid 6 C
Methylfuran 6 C
R

Lutidene (flammable liquid, n.o.s.) 6 C

Methylhydrazine 6 A
O

Maleic anhydride 3 C
Methyl isobutyl carbinol (alcohol, n.o.s.) 8 C
N

Medicines, n.o.s. 6 D
Methyl isobutyl ketone (flammable liquid, 6 C
Medecine, n.o.s. 8 D n.o.s.)
Medicines, n.o.s., liquid (corrosive) 7 D Methyl isopropenyl ketone 2 C
Medicines, n.o.s., liquid (poison) 5 D Methyl methacrylate monomer 2 A
Medicines, n.o.s., solid 7 D Methyl methoxy pentanone (combustible 8 C
Mercaptan mixture, aliphatic (flammable) 6 C liquid, n.o.s.)
Mercaptan mixture, aliphatic (combustible) 8 C Methylpentadiene 6 C
Mercuric iodide solution 5 B Methyl pentane 6 C
Mercury based pesticide (compounds and 6 D Methyl phosphonothioic dichloride, 7 B
preparations), liquids (flammable) anhydrous
Mercury based pesticide (compounds and 5 D Methyl propionate 6 C
preparations), liquids (poison) Methyl propyl ketone 6 C
Mesityloxide 6 C Methyltrichlorosilane 6 B

Fig. Y4 D.V. 2007 Exhibit 2, Bottom fittings protection—protection requirements (Levels A, B, C, and D) (continued)
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 

Commodity Commodity
Methyl vinyl ketone inhibited 2 B Nicotine, liquid 5 B
Mexacarbate 3 B Nicotine salicylate 5 B
Mining reagent, liquid (containing 20% or 7 B Nicotine sulfate, liquid 5 B
more cresylic acid) Nicotine tartrate 5 B
Mixed chlorosilanes (flammable liquid, 6 B Nitric acid 3 B
corrosive, n.o.s.) Nitric acid (over 40%)
Mono-tert-butyl-meta-cresol (combustible 8 B Nitric acid, fuming
liquid, n.o.s.) Nitric acid, 40% or less

TO
Monoethanolamine 7 C Nitroaniline 5 C
Monoethylamine 3 B Nitrobenzene 3 B

EN
Monomethylamine, aqueous solution 3 B Nitrochlorobenzene, ortho, liquid 5 C
Monoisopropanolamine (corrosive liquid, 7 C Nitrophenol 3 B

IM
n.o.s.) Nitrotoluene 3 C
EC
Morpholine 6 C Nitroxylol 5 C
Morpholine, aqueous, mixture (corrosive) 7 C Nonyl trichlorosilane 7 B
H

Morpholine, aqueous, mixture (flammable) 6 C Octane 6 C

N

Mortar stain, liquid (flammable) 6 C Octadecyltrichlorosilane 7 B

O

Mortar stain, liquid (combustible) 8 C

C

Octyl alcohol, other than perfumery grade 8 C

Motor fuel, n.o.s. (flammable) 6 C (alcohol, n.o.s.)
A

Motor fuel, n.o.s. (combustible) 8 C Octyl alcohol, perfumery grade (alcohol, 8 C

R

Mud treating compounds, nec, gas or oil 8 C n.o.s.)

PA

well drilling (combustible liquid, n.o.s.) Octyl trichlorosilane 7 B

Mud treating compounds, nec, gas or oil 6 C Oil, n.o.s., petroleum oil, (or) petroleum oil, 6 C
A

well drilling (flammable liquid, n.o.s.) n.o.s. (flammable)

M

Naphtha (flammable) 6 C Oil, n.o.s., petroleum oil, (or) petroleum oil, 8 C

R

Naphtha (combustible) 8 C n.o.s. (combustible)

O

Organic phosphate, organic phosphate 5 D

N

Naphtha distillate (flammable) 6 C

compound, (or) organic phosphorus
Naphtha distillate (combustible) 8 C
compound, liquid
Naphtha, solvent (flammable) 6 C
Organochlorine pesticide (compounds and 6 D
Naphtha, solvent (combustible) 8 C preparations), liquid (flammable)
Naphthalene 3 C Organochlorine pesticide (compounds and 5 D
Neohexane 6 C preparations), liquid (poison)
Neo pentanoic acid (combustible liquid, 8 C Organophosphorus pesticide (compounds 6 D
n.o.s.) and preparations), liquid (flammable)
Nickel plating solution (corrosive liquid, 7 C Organophosphorus pesticide (compounds 5 D
n.o.s.) and preparations), liquid (poison)
Nickel plating solution (poisonous liquid, 5 B Organotin pesticide (compounds and 6 D
n.o.s.) preparations), liquid (flammable)
Nicotine hydrochloride 5 B

Fig. Y4 D.V. 2007 Exhibit 2, bottom fittings protection—protection requirements (Levels A, B, C, and D) (continued)
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 

Commodity Commodity
Organotin pesticide (compounds and 5 D Petroleum oil, n.o.s. (petroleum oil 6 C
preparations), liquid (poison) residuum)
Paint (asphaltum or coal tar paint) 6 C Petroleum oil, n.o.s. (petroleum, partially 6 C
(flammable) refined, for further processing)
Paint (asphaltum or coal tar paint) 8 C Petroleum propylene tetramer (combustible 8 C
(combustible) liquid, n.o.s.)
Paint drier, liquid (flammable) 6 C Petroleum propylene trimer (flammable 6 C
Paint drier, liquid (combustible) 8 C liquid, n.o.s.)
Petroleum refinery sulfide waste (corrosive 7 B

TO
Paint, lacquer or shellac (rubber tire 6 C
lacquer, paint or shellac) liquid, n.o.s.)

EN
Paint, lacquer, stain, (or) varnish, bronze, or 6 C Phenol (Carbolic acid) 3 A
gold, liquid (or) lacquer base, liquid Phenoxy pesticide (compounds and 6 D

IM
(flammable) preparations), liquid (flammable)
Paint, lacquer, stain, (or) varnish, bronze, or 8 C Phenoxy pesticide (compounds and 5 D
EC
gold, liquid (or) lacquer base, liquid preparations), liquid (poison)
(combustible) Phenyl trichlorosilane 7 B
H

Paint oil compounds (combustible liquid, 8 C

N

Phenylurea pesticide (compounds and 6 D

n.o.s.)
O

preparations), liquid (flammable)

Paint oil compounds (flammable liquid, 6 C
C

Phenylurea pesticide (compounds and 5 D

n.o.s.) preparations), liquid (poison)
A

Paint oils, nec (combustible liquid, n.o.s.) 8 C Phosphoric acid 3 C

R

Paint oils, nec (flammable liquid, n.o.s.) 6 C Phosphorus 1 A

PA

Paraldehyde 6 B Phosphorus oxybromide 7 B

Pentane 6 C
A

Phosphorus oxychloride 3 B
M

Perchloro-methyl-mercaptan 5 B Phosphorus tribromide 7 B

R

Petroleum distillate (flammable) 6 C Phosphorus trichloride 3 A

O

Petroleum distillate (combustible) 8 C Phthalimide derivative pesticide 6 D

N

Petroleum ether 6 C (compounds and preparations), liquid

Petroleum ether (polyethylligroin) 6 C (flammable)
Petroleum naphtha (flammable) 6 C Phthalimide derivative pesticide 5 D
(compounds and preparations), liquid
Petroleum naphtha (combustible) 8 C
(poison)
Petroleum oil additive, containing more 8 C
Picoline (combustible liquid, n.o.s.) 8 C
than 50 percent by weight of petroleum
(combustible liquid, n.o.s.) Picoline (flammable liquid, n.o.s.) 6 C
Petroleum oil, n.o.s. (absorption oil, belt oil, 6 C Pinene 6 C
compression oil, cordage oil, floor oil, Pine Oil 8 C
harness oil, leather oil, neatsfoot oil, Plastic solvent, n.o.s. (flammable) 6 C
putty oil, tanners oil, tobacco oil,
Plastic solvent, n.o.s. (combustible) 8 C
transformer oil or wood oil, petroleum)
Plasticizer alcohol (alcohol, n.o.s.) 6 C
Petroleum oil, n.o.s. (coal spraying oil, 6 C
(flammable)
petroleum)

Fig. Y4 D.V. 2007 Exhibit 2, Bottom fittings protection—protection requirements (Levels A, B, C, and D) (continued)
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 

Commodity Commodity
Plasticizer alcohol (alcohol, n.o.s.) 8 C Pulp mill liquid (combustible liquid, n.o.s.) 8 C
(combustible) Pulp mill liquid (flammable liquid, n.o.s.) 6 B
Plasticizers, paint, lacquer or varnish 8 C Pyridine 6 B
(combustible liquid, n.o.s.)
Pyroligneous acid (combustible liquid, 8 C
Plasticizers, paint, lacquer or varnish 6 C n.o.s.)
(flammable liquid, n.o.s.)
Pyroligneous acid (flammable liquid, n.o.s.) 6 C
Poisonous liquid, n.o.s. (animal or poultry 5 D
Pyro sulfuryl chloride 7 B
dip, nec, liquid)
Pyroxylin solution (flammable) 6 C
Poisonous solid, corrosive, n.o.s. 5 D

TO
Pyroxylin solution (combustible) 8 C
Polish, metal, stove, furniture (or) wood, 8 C
Pyroxylin solvent, n.o.s. (flammable) 6 C

EN
liquid (combustible)
Polish, metal, stove, furniture (or) wood, 6 C Pyroxylin solvent, n.o.s. (combustible) 8 C

IM
liquid (flammable) Pyrrolidine 6 C
Polishing wheel cement thinner 8 C Quinaldine (combustible liquid, n.o.s.) 8 C
EC
(combustible liquid, n.o.s.) Quinoline 3 C
Polishing wheel cement thinner (flammable 6 C
H

Refinery cracking stock (combustible liquid, 8 C

liquid, n.o.s.)
N

n.o.s.)
O

Polychlorinated biphenyls 1 A Refinery cracking stock (flammable liquid, 6 C

C

Polyethylbenzene (combustible liquid, 8 C n.o.s.)

n.o.s.) Resin solution (resin compound, liquid) 6 C
A

Polyethylligroin (combustible liquid, n.o.s.) 8 C (flammable)

R

Potassium cyanide 1 A Resin solution (resin compound, liquid) 8 C

PA

Potassium fluoride solution 7 C (combustible)

Road asphalt or tar, liquid 6 C
A

Potassium hydrogen fluoride solution 7 C

M

Potassium hydroxide (Caustic Potash) 3 C Road asphalt (or) tar, liquid (petroleum road 8 C
oil)
R

1-propanol (alcohol, n.o.s.) 6 C

Road oil (petroleum road oil) 8 C
O

Propargyl alcohol 6 B
N

Rosin gloss or ester gum (combustible 8 C

Propionaldehyde (propyl aldehyde) 6 C
liquid, n.o.s.)
Propionic acid 3 C
Rosin gloss or ester gum (flammable liquid, 6 C
Propionic anhydride 3 C n.o.s.)
Propyl acetate 6 C Rosin liquor, consisting of rosin and not 8 C
Propyl chloride 6 C more than 40% alcohol or mineral
Propylamine (mono-n-propylamine) 6 C spirits (combustible liquid, n.o.s.)
Propylenediamine 6 C Rosin liquor (flammable liquid, n.o.s.) 6 C
Propylene dichloride 3 B Rosin residue (combustible liquid, n.o.s.) 8 C
Propylene imine 2 A Rosin residue (flammable liquid, n.o.s.) 6 C
Propylene oxide 2 A Rosin solution (combustible liquid, n.o.s.) 8 C
Propyl mercaptan 6 C Rosin solution (flammable liquid, n.o.s.) 6 C
Propyl trichlorosilane 7 B

Fig. Y4 D.V. 2007 Exhibit 2, bottom fittings protection—protection requirements (Levels A, B, C, and D) (continued)
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 

Commodity Commodity
Rubber accelerators or softeners, other 8 D Sodium nitrite 1 A
than petroleum, nec (combustible Sodium phenolate, solid 7 C
liquid, n.o.s.)
Sodium solution waste (corrosive liquid, 7 C
Rubber accelerators or softeners, other 6 D n.o.s.)
than petroleum, nec (flammable liquid,
Solution, copper plating (corrosive liquid, 7 C
n.o.s.)
n.o.s.)
Rubber preservative, nec (combustible 8 D
Solution, copper plating (poisonous liquid, 5 B
liquid, n.o.s.)
n.o.s.)
Rubber preservative, nec (flammable liquid, 6 D

TO
Solvent, n.o.s. (flammable) 6 D
n.o.s.)
Solvent, n.o.s. (combustible) 8 D
Rubbing alcohol compounds (alcohol, 8 C

EN
n.o.s.) (combustible) Solvent, n.o.s. (solvents, paint, lacquer, 6 C
varnish or resin) (flammable)
Rubbing alcohol compounds (alcohol, 6 C

IM
n.o.s.) (flammable) Solvent, n.o.s. (solvents, paint, lacquer, 8 C
EC
varnish or resin) (combustible)
Rum, denatured 6 C
Solvent refined coal, liquid (combustible 8 C
Rust preventive coating (pipe line rust 8 C
H

liquid, n.o.s.)
preventive coating)
N

Spirits of turpentine (combustible liquid, 8 C

Selenic acid, liquid 7 B
O

n.o.s.)
Selenium oxychloride (poisonous liquid, 5 B
C

Spirits of turpentine (flammable liquid, 6 C

n.o.s.)
n.o.s.)
A

Shellac, liquid (flammable) 6 C

R

Styrene monomer 2 A
Shellac, liquid (combustible) 8 C
PA

Substituted nitrophenol pesticide 6 D

Silicon chloride (or) silicon tetrachloride 7 B (compounds and preparations), liquid
Sludge acid 7 B (flammable)
A
M

Sludge acid (sludge, acid, containing not 7 C Substituted nitrophenol pesticide 5 D

less than 75% water) (compounds and preparations), liquid
R

Sludge, alkali, containing not less than 75% 7 C (poison)

O

water (corrosive liquid, n.o.s.) Sulfur trioxide 7 B

N

Sodium aluminate solution 7 C Sulfuric acid 3 A

Sodium arsenite 3 B Nitrating acid
Hydrofluoric and sulfuric acid mixture
Sodium chlorite solution (not exceeding 42 7 C
Oleum
percent sodium chlorite)
Sulfuric acid
Sodium chromate 3 B Sulfuric acid, spent
Sodium bifluoride 3 C Nitrating acid, spent
Sodium bisulfite 3 C Sulfur monochloride 3 A
Sodium cyanide 1 A Sulfurous acid 7 C
Sodium fluoride 3 C Sulfuryl chloride 7 B
Sodium hydrogen sulfate solution 7 C Sulphates, mixed ethyl, consisting of 7 C
Sodium hydroxide (Caustic Soda) 3 C monoethyl sulphate and diethyl
Sodium methylate 3 C sulphate (corrosive liquids, n.o.s.)

Fig. Y4 D.V. 2007 Exhibit 2, Bottom fittings protection—protection requirements (Levels A, B, C, and D) (continued)
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 

Commodity Commodity
Sulphide waste (corrosive liquid, n.o.s.) 7 B Trichloroethylene 3 C
Tallow alcohol (alcohol, n.o.s.) (flammable) 6 C Trichlorophenol 1 A
Tallow alcohol (alcohol, n.o.s.) 8 C Trichlorosilane 6 B
(combustible) Triethylamine 3 B
Tanners depilatory, nec (corrosive liquid, 7 D Triethylenetetramine (corrosive liquid, 7 C
n.o.s.) n.o.s.)
Tar, liquid (flammable) 6 C Triethyl phosphite (combustible liquid, 8 C
Tar, liquid (combustible) 8 C n.o.s.)

TO
1,2,3,6-tetrahydrobenzaldehyde 7 C Trimethyl acetylchloride 7 B
Tetrahydrofuran 6 C Trimethylamine, aqueous solution 3 B

EN
Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol (combustible 8 C Trimethylchlorosilane 6 B
liquid, n.o.s.) Trimethyl phosphite (flammable liquid, 6 C

IM
Tetramethylammonium hydroxide, liquid 7 C n.o.s.)
EC
Textile treating compound (or) mixture, 7 D Turpentine (flammable) 6 C
liquid Turpentine (combustible) 8 C
H

Thinner for rust preventive coating 6 C Turpentine residue, liquid (flammable 6 C

N

(flammable) liquid, n.o.s.)

O

Thinner for rust preventive coating 8 C Turpentine residue, liquid (combustible 8 C

C

(combustible) liquid, n.o.s.)

A

Thioglycolic acid 7 C Turpentine substitute (flammable) 6 C

R

Thionyl chloride 7 B Turpentine substitute (combustible) 8 C

PA

Thiophosphoryl chloride 7 B Uranyl acetate 3 A

Tin tetrachloride, anhydrous 7 B Uranyl nitrate (Uranyl nitrate hexahydrate 3 A
A

Titanium tetrachloride 7 B solution)

M

Titanium sulfate solution (containing not 7 C Valeric acid 7 C

R

more than 45% sulfuric acid) Valeryl chloride 7 D

O

Toluene 3 C
N

Vanadium oxytrichloride 7 B
Toluene diisocyanate 5 A Vanadium tetrachloride 7 B
Toluene sulfonic acid, liquid 7 C Varnish (asphaltum or coal tar varnish) 6 C
Toluidene (combustible liquid, n.o.s.) 8 C (flammable)
Toxaphene 1 A Varnish (asphaltum or coal tar varnish) 8 C
Triazine pesticide (compounds and 6 D (combustible)
preparations), liquid (flammable) Vinyl acetate 3 A
Triazine pesticide (compounds and 5 D Vinylidene chloride, inhibited 3 C
preparations), liquid (poison) Vinyl isobutyl ether 2 C
Tri-n-butylamine (combustible liquid, n.o.s.) 8 C Vinyl ethyl ether 2 C
Trichlorfon 3 B Vinyl toluene, inhibited, liquid (combustible 8 C
Trichloroacetic acid, solid 7 C liquid, n.o.s.)
Trichloroacetic acid solution 7 C Vinyl trichorosilane 6 B

Fig. Y4 D.V. 2007 Exhibit 2, bottom fittings protection—protection requirements (Levels A, B, C, and D) (continued)
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 

Commodity
Wallpaper remover liquid (flammable liquid, 6 D
n.o.s.)
Waste, chemical plant, zinc chloride 7 C
(corrosive liquid, n.o.s.)
Waste etchant solution, suitable only for 7 C
reclamation of metallic content
(corrosive liquid, n.o.s.)
Waste liquor, consisting of not less than 50 8 C
percent by weight of water, resulting

TO
from sulphate or soda pulping process
(combustible liquid, n.o.s.)

EN
Waste liquor, consisting of not less than 50 7 C
percent by weight of water, resulting

IM
from sulphate or soda pulping process
EC
(corrosive liquid, n.o.s.)
Waste liquor, consisting of not less than 50 6 C
H

percent by weight of water, resulting

N

from sulphate or soda pulping process

O

(flammable liquid, n.o.s.)

C

Water treatment compounds, liquid 7 C

Wax, liquid 8 C
A
R

Wood bleach (corrosive liquid, n.o.s.) 7 D

PA

Wood turpentine (corrosive liquid, n.o.s.) 8 C

Wood turpentine (flammable liquid, n.o.s.) 6 C
A

Xylene 3 C
M

Xylenol 3 B
R

Zinc arsenate 5 A
O

Zinc chloride 3 C
N

Fig. Y4 D.V. 2007 Exhibit 2, bottom fittings protection—protection requirements (Levels A, B, C, and D) (concluded)

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 
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 

Exhibit 2
Addendum—September 1, 1990
Association of American Railroads
Mechanical Division Circular D.V. 2007



Commodity Commodity
Adipic acid solution 3 C Hazardous waste, liquid, n.o.s. 9 C
Alpha methyl styrene 8 C Hexamethylene diamine solution 7 C*
Lasso 8 A

TO
Aluminum sulfate solution 9 C
Ammonium chloride 3 C Maleic acid 3 C

EN
Ammonium fluoride 3 C Methyl butynol 6 C
Ammonium hydroxide (less than 12% NH3) 9 C 2-Methyl cyclohexylamine 2 B

IM
Ammonium oxalate 9 C Methyl pentynol 6 C
EC
Ammonium sulfite 3 C Methyl styrene 8 C
Benzoic acid 3 C Paraquat 1 A
H

Bis-para-aminocyclohexyl methane 7 C N-Pentanol 6 C

N

Butyl acrylate 8 C Petroleum distillate engine fuel 8 C

O

Diazo-bicyclo-undecane 7 A Other regulated substances, liquid, n.o.s. 9 C

C

N-Dibutylamine 8 C (hazardous substances)

A

Dichloromethane (Methylene chloride) 9 A Piperidine 2 A

R

Propyl acetate 6 C
PA

Dicyclohexylamine 7 C
N-N diethylaniline 5 B Sodium chlorate solution — C
Sodium dichromate (bichromate) 9 B
A

Dimethyl aminopropylamine 2 A
M

Dimethyl cyclohexylamine 7 C Sodium hydrosulfide solution 3 C

R

Dimethyl formamide 8 C Sodium nitrite 40% solution 1 A

O

Dioctyl phthalate 1 B Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) 9 A

N

Dowanol (propylene glycol methyl ether) 6 C Toluenediamine 3 B

Environmentally hazardous substances, 9 C Tri-n-propylamine 8 B
liquid, n.o.s. 1,1,1,-Trichloroethane (Methyl chloroform) 9 A
Ethyl cyclohexylamine 7 C Vapam (sodium methyldithiocarbamate) 7 B
Ethyl octynol 8 C Zinc bromide 3 C
Ferric sulfate 3 C Zinc sulfate 3 C
Formaldehyde solution (50-54%) 3 A

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Fig. Y5 D.V. 2007 addendum—additional commodity requirements

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 
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 

Retention Time By
Item Document AAR Ref.a/
Proponent
1. Mill test certificates 5 years
1a. Plate material identification reports (consistent with radiograph 5.1.4 5 years
retention time)
2. Radiographs and radiotapes R19.1.5 5 years
3. Postweld heat treatment record (consistent with radiograph retention W17.0/R20.0 5 years
time)
4. Welder performance qualification test results W10.3/W12.8 Until requalified
5. Welding procedure qualification reports W10.3/W13.6 Until revised
6. Calibration for tank capacity 1.3.8 Life of car
7. Impact, corrosion, and hardness tests when required by specification W9.0 5 years

TO
(consistent with radiograph retention time)
8. Certificate of tank test Appendix D Until next tank test

EN
9. Certificate of pressure relief valve test Appendix D Until next pressure
relief valve test
10.
IM
Certificate of interior heater coil test. Note: Test of exterior coils is not a Appendix D Until next interior
EC
specification requirement heater coil test
11. Original and subsequent tank car certificates of construction 1.3.5/1.4.4 Life of car
H

Form AAR 4-2

N

12. Exhibit R-1 and R-2 forms describing modification or repairs 1.3.5/1.3.15/ Life of car
O

R4.3/R4.4
C

13. Pressure relief device and other device certificate for approval (Forms 1.4.5/1.4.6 10 years
A

AAR 4-3 and 4-5). (Precedent approvals are acceptable for 10 years,
R

then must be resubmitted using Form AAR 4-7)

PA

13a. Renewal of approval for valves and fittings (Form AAR 4-7) 1.4.7 10 years
14. Final product test and inspection report (Form AAR 4-6). (Service trials 1.4.9 2 years
A

for devices in hazardous or regulated commodities are for 2 years)

M

15. SS-1, SS-2, and SS-3 forms for stub sill inspections 1.3.15/R6.0/ Life of car
R

O&M Circ. No. 1/

O

CPC-1097
N

16. Tank car service trial report (Form AAR 4-4). 1.4.8 Duration of trial
17. Certified inspector’s reports for Class DOT-107A tanks 1.4.4.2 Life of tank
18. Drawings used as precedent for repairs. (Drawings used for precedent 1.4.2.3 10 years
approval must be resubmitted every 10 years.)
19. Certification and recertification of facilities. (Facilities must be recertified B6.1 6 years
or reregistered every 6 years.)
19a. Registration and reregistration of facilities B6.2 6 years
20. General arrangement, tank and fittings arrangement drawings. 1.3.15 Life of car
21. Qualification of tank cars Appendix D/49 Until next
CFR 180.517(b) qualification
22. Service reliability assessment data Appendix U Life of car +10 years
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Fig. Y6 C-6993 minimum retention time for various tank car documents

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 











TO


EN
 

IM
EC

H


N


O


C


A


R


PA



A


M


R


O


N














Fig. Y7 CPC-1097 stub sill inspection program—new Form SS-3 (page 1 of 5)

 
 
10/2007 
 

 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. Y7 CPC-1097 stub sill inspection program—new Form SS-3 (page 2 of 5)

(Click here to access a printable form)
 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. Y7 CPC-1097 stub sill inspection program—new Form SS-3 (page 3 of 5)

 
 
10/2007 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. Y7 CPC-1097 stub sill inspection program—new Form SS-3 (page 4 of 5)

 
 
10/2007 
 



 
 
 






TO


EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. Y7 CPC-1097 stub sill inspection program—new Form SS-3 (page 5 of 5)

 
 
10/2007 
 













TO
  

EN




IM


EC

H


N

 

O


C


A

 
R

 
PA

 


A


M



R


O


N















Fig. Y8 CPC-1114 requirements for SS-3 inspections of tank car stub sills (page 1 of 4)

 
 
10/2007 
 











TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N





Fig. Y8 CPC-1114 requirements for SS-3 inspections of tank car stub sills (page 2 of 4)

 
 
10/2007 
 















TO



EN




IM

EC



H



N
O


C


A


R

 
PA



 
A


M

  
R



O

 
N



 



 







Fig. Y8 CPC-1114 requirements for SS-3 inspections of tank car stub sills (page 3 of 4)

 
 
10/2007 
 






 

 



 




TO
 
 

EN


IM
 
EC
 


H


N


O

 
C


A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N





Fig. Y8 CPC-1114 requirements for SS-3 inspections of tank car stub sills (page 4 of 4)

 
 

 













TO
 
 

EN


IM


EC

H


N


O


C



A


R
PA



A
M

 
R


O


N
















Fig. Y9 CPC-1116 Shop practices for installation and maintenance of bottom outlet valves (page 1 of 2)

 
 

 





 








TO
EN


IM

EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N





Fig. Y9 CPC-1116 Shop Practices for Installation and Maintenance of Bottom Outlet Valves (page 2 of 2)

 
   


 
        
    
  
   
 
   

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

TO
   
   

EN


 

IM

 
EC

   
H

 
 
N

 
O

 
 
C

 
 
A

 
R

 
PA

   

 
 
A

 
 
M

 
R

 
O

  

N




 




 


 



 
 


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 

 

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 



 




 


  
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

 
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

 

 
 
         

       

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H

 
N


O


C


A


  
R

  

PA

   

    
A

   

M

   

R


O

 
N






 


 





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



 
 
 

  


 

 
 
    
     

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A

 
M

 
R

 

O


N





 






 

 
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
 
 
  
 

 

  

 


    






TO

   


EN



IM

EC

H


N


O



C


A
R


PA



 
A


M


R
O


N




 

 
 
 
  



 




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 






 
 
   
  

             



  

TO


EN
   

IM
      
      
EC
      
H

  

N
O

 
C
A

  
R

 
PA

 
 

A
M

 
R
O
N

 

 


  






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  







 






 

 
 

TO
 


EN
 


IM



EC
 
H

   


N

 
O
C

  

 
A

 
R
PA
A
M
R
O

 
N


 



 



 
 
 




N
O
R
M
A
PA
R
A
C
O
N
H
EC
IM
EN
TO
  







 






 

 

 

TO
 

EN



IM
  
EC


H
N
O



C
A
R


PA



A
M



R


O
N











 




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TO
    



 









  

  

   

TO
   

EN
  

IM
  EC
 
H

  
N
O

 
C

       

A

                
R

              
PA

  

A


M
R
O
N






N
O
R
M
A
PA
R
A
C
O
N
H
EC
IM
EN
TO
  



 



 

  
 
  
   
    
      

 

TO

 

EN
 


IM


EC


H
N


O


C


A


R


PA
A
M
R
O
N






  
  
 
  
 


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R
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 

 



 

 
 
  
 

   
    
    
  

TO

     

EN
 


IM
  

EC

 
H


N

 
O

    


C

 
A



R

    

PA



 
A

 
M



R


O

     

N





 
     



 
    



    
   


 

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
 



 

 
 
  
    


 
  
     


TO
 



EN



IM
     
      
EC

     
H

 
N


O

      

C

    


A

 
R

      

PA




A

   

M

    

R


O

 
N



 

 


 
       
   

      
   





N
O
R
M
A
PA
R
A
C
O
N
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EC
IM
EN
TO
 

 



 

 
 
  
      









TO
 

EN
      
    

IM

      
EC


 
H



N

       

O

 
C


A

     

R

     


PA

      

 
A


M

 
R

 
O


N

 
     

     
     

 
  
     

 
 
    
      


N
O
R
M
A
PA
R
A
C
O
N
H
EC
IM
EN
TO
 

 





 
 
  
    
   
     
    

       
    

TO
     


EN

 


IM


EC


H


N

 

O


    
C


A

 
R



PA

   


A

 
M


R
O
N


N
O
R
M
A
PA
R
A
C
O
N
H
EC
IM
EN
TO




 













TO
 

EN



IM

EC
 
H
N


O
C


A


R
PA


A
M
R
O
N

 

 



 


N
O
R
M
A
PA
R
A
C
O
N
H
EC
IM
EN
TO
 

 





 

 

 
 

 

TO
 


EN



IM
 
EC

 
H

 
N

 
O

 
C


A

 
R

 
PA


         
A


M

 
R


O



N

 
          

 


 



 




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 

 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
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
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 


 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 

TO
 
 

EN
 
 

IM
 
EC
 
 
H

 
N

 
O

 
C

 
A

 
R
PA

 
 
A

 
M

 
R

 
O

 
N

 
 

 

 






 


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


  
   
 
      
    
   
   
 
 


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 
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 
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  

O

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



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 




 
 


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 
     

 



   
   
    
  
   
 
 




              



TO



EN

 

IM

          
EC

 
       
H


N

  

O


C

     


A

 
R


PA

      


 
A


M


R

         

O

 
N









  


  



  


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
 
 




    

 

  
    
    
    
   

TO
   
    


EN
    

IM
 
EC 
    
   
      
H

     

N

      

O

      

C

  

A

 
R


PA

  

    
A

    

M

    

    
R

 
O

   

N

   
      
      
      
      

     
 




 
  

N
O
R
M
A
PA
R
A
C
O
N
H
EC
IM
EN
TO
 



 

 

   
 

    

    
   

    

   



TO
   

EN
  


 
IM
EC
  
      
H

      

N

       

O

       

       
C

       

  
A

    

R
PA

 
  
      
A

      

M

       

R

         

O

       

N

       

       

 
  
      
      
       
       
        
       
       
       
       

   


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
 

 

 


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
     
     
     
   

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   


 
 


   
   
  
  

 
 
  
 

 
  

TO
      

EN
       


        
IM
EC
        

H


N


O

  

C


A

 
R


PA


 
A

 
M


R

   

O

 
N



 
 
 

  

 

 


 
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 
 



 
 
 
 
   
 

  
  
  
   
 
   

    



TO



EN
 
 

IM

EC

 

H

 
N


O

 
C

 
A

 
R


PA


 
A

 
M

 
R

 
O


 
N

 

  
 
     
        

 
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    


 
 



 
  
 
 


TO



EN

 

IM
 
EC
   
    
H

 
  
N

 
O

 
C

   


A

    

R

    

PA

   

 
A

   

M

   

R

    

O

   

   
N

 

  

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 
 
 




  
 



 



 






 
N
O
R
M
A
PA
R
A
C
O
N
H
EC
IM
EN
TO
 
 
 



  
   
      





  
       
       

TO
EN

 

IM
EC
H
N


O

 
C

      

      
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O


N

 
 
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 
 
 
 
 
 
 



 
 

 
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

 

  

  

 



 

  

                    

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                                                          
                                
                                                        

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                                                       
                                                         

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                                             
                                               
EC
                                                   
                                                    
H

                                         
N


O
C
A

    

R


PA

   

A
M
R
O


N




   

    



 






 

N
O
R
M
A
PA
R
A
C
O
N
H
EC
IM
EN
TO