MSRP Compliance Checklist (M-1002) Revision 6

Date: _________ Audited Company: _________________________________________________

Auditor Printed Name & Company:___________________________________________ Auditor Signature:___________________________________
In general these questions should be answered during the audit of inspection and test plan and/or process control. Items shaded
are information and not intended to be responded to.
Revised 3/7/06 Revision 6
Question # Question AUDIT REMARKS
Yes No
TITLE Specification M-1002, MANUFACTURE OF TANK CARS
Unless otherwise noted all requirements are per AAR Manual of Standards and
Recommended Practices Section C, Part III and/or CFR 49
1.0 SPECIFICATIONS FOR MATERIALS (Appendix M)
1.1 Is the manufacturer approved for the Material Group(s) they are using?

For example, if AAR approval is for Material Group 1, the facility must be using
carbon steel plate.
CARBON STEEL PLATE: (Material Group 1) ASTM A516 Gr. 70, or ATSM TC128, Gr. B,
per table M10.1, Appendix M, M-1002
ALUMINUM ALLOY PLATE: (Material Group 2) ASTM B209 , Alloy's 5052, 5083, 5086, 5154,
5254, 5454, 5652 per table M10.2, Appendix M, M-1002

HIGH ALLOY STEEL PLATE (Stainless Steel) (Material Group 3) ASTM A240, Alloy Types
304, 304L, 316, 316L per table M10.3, Appendix M, M-1002
1.2 Does the manufacturer have approved "Application For Approval and Certificate of
Construction (Form AAR 4-2) ?
Approval should be in a "package form", and must come from the AAR Tank Car
Committee (TCC). The Engineering office may hold, so ask for verification if not on
site. There should be one "Certificate of Construction" for each program or series of
tank cars being built.
1.3 Does the manufacturer examine and maintain mill physical characteristics and
chemical analysis certification documents (Mill Test Reports/Certificates)?
1.3.1 Are they available and properly handled to control use of appropriate materials in car
construction or repair? Reference the material list in Section 1.10 (above).

1.4 Does the manufacturer assure that materials are properly identified when transferred
from storage areas to shop work areas prior to processing?
1.5 Does the manufacturer maintain identification of materials in the car records? (Ref.
Paragraphs 5.1.4.2 and 5.1.4.3, Appendix B, M-1002, for requirements regarding the
identification of tank car tank material on completed tanks.)

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2.0 WELDING, FABRICATION AND CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES

2.1 Auditor should verify that welding meets the requirements per:
2.1.1 M-1003 paragraphs 2.15.8-2.15.11(Special Processes)
2.1.2 Process / Procedures referenced by AWS D15.1
2.1.3 M-1002 Appendix W (Welding Procedure Specifications, Procedure Qualification
Records, etc.)
2.2 Do all tank car materials, welding rod, wire, flux, shielding gases, etc. conform to
Appendix W of M-1002?
Compare the material to the welding procedure being used - is it appropriate?
2.3 Are low hydrogen electrodes stored at a minimum temperature of at least 250
degrees F after removal from hermetically sealed containers?
3.0 WELDING PERSONNEL - REFERENCE APPENDIX W, M-1002

3.1 Does each welder or welding operator have proper training, and been performance-
qualified for each welding process and weld orientation/position as required?
3.2 Is each welder/welding operator assigned a unique identifier, such as a number,
letter or symbol; and, are welds identified as required?
3.3 Do logs or documents also reflect this unique identifier?
3.4 Welders must weld in a specific process at least once every 6-months. Auditor
should verify that this requirement is being met.
3.6 Verify that any required inspection documents or logs are completed.
4.0 HEAT TREATMENT
4.1 Does the manufacturer maintain records of training, and qualification of workers, as
required by M-1003 2.15.8 - 2.15.11?
4.2 Does the manufacturer maintain written procedures as required by M-1003 2.15.8 -
2.15.11?
4.3 Does the manufacturer maintain calibrated equipment, as required by M-1003 2.15.8
- 2.15.11?

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4.4 Verify that records of heat treating operations or charts are kept. They should be part
of the permanent car files. (Refer to Section 17.0, Appendix W, M-1002 for specific
procedure requirements.)
5.0 GAGES AND TEST EQUIPMENT
Verify the following gages are available and calibrated as required
5.1 Does the manufacturer have a Single Car Test Device? – Ref. MSRP Section E,
Standard S-486 & Field Manual of the A.A.R. Interchange Rules, Rule 3
Calibration cycle 92 days
5.2 Does the Manufacturer have a Brake Pipe Restriction Test Device & Calibrating Test
Coupling? – Ref. MSRP Section E, Standard S-471
Calibration cycle 30 days
5.3 Is an AAR Approved Brake Shoe Force Device available? – Ref. MSRP Section C,
Standard S-2034, Appendix A
5.4 Is a Hand Brake Force Measuring Device is available? – Ref. MSRP Section C,
Standard S-2034, Appendix A
5.5 Does the manufacturer have a hand brake force device available?
5.6 Verify that the brake pipe restriction device is properly tested in accordance with the
latest AAR requirements?
5.7 Auditor should verify that the following are available
5.7.1 Is there a designated level track for adjustment of side bearings and coupler height?
- MSRP Section C, Standard S-2034, Appendix C, Section 5.3
5.7.2 Is there a mechanism available for simulating AAR minimum curve requirements on
site? - MSRP Section C, Standard S-2034, Appendix C, Section 5.1
5.7.3 Does the car builder have possession of or access to a scale for the light weighing of
cars? - MSRP Section C, Standard S-2034, Appendix C, Section 5.2

5.8 Does the facility have properly calibrated hydrostatic and pressure relief valve
testing equipment available (where required)?

6.0 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Are the records from the application for certification kept up to date with personnel
changes, etc?

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The application for certification must show titles and duties of shop personnel
involved in manufacture, repair and/or quality control duties. Upon certification and
recertification and between recertification activities, these records must be kept
current. (Refer to Appendix B, M-1002)

6.1.1 Do they correctly reflect shop work and quality assurance activities?

6.2 Are welding inspectors and nondestructive testing examiners available, per
Appendix B Para. 4.1 of M-1002?
6.2.1 Do they all have correct and current qualifications, certifications, training, logs, etc,
that support their competency?
6.2.2 Are proper supporting records kept of their activities?
6.2.3 Is the facility's Nondestructive Examination/Testing (NDE/NDT) program
administered by a properly credentialed NDE Level III as required by Paragraph
1.4.1, Appendix T, M-1002?
6.3 Check Exhibit B-1 of M-1002 subcontractor documents for completeness, correct
current information, proper credentials, records of subcontractors work such as
radiography, heat treating, weld inspection, etc.

Does the manufacturer have them and are they current?

6.4 Does the facility have necessary and operable equipment on premises to perform
the intended work? (example rolling equipment that works, head press that works
etc.)
6.5 Are radiographic equipment and postweld heat treatment facilities available? (Per
the application, this may be satisfied by use of correct and legitimate subcontractors.
Which will be noted on a form B1.)
6.6 Do radiographs meet the requirements of Appendix W, Para. 11.0. and are they
stored in an acceptable manner? Are radiographs maintained for the required time?
(at least 5 years)

6.7 Are raw materials blocked and handled to prevent permanent distortion?

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7.0 DOCUMENTS
Verify that current issues/revisions of the following are available:
7.1 AAR Circular Letters
7.2 Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices as appropriate, but as a
minimum, Sections C-III (M-1002) and J (M-1003)
7.3 AAR Office Manual of Interchange Rules
7.4 AAR Field Manual of Interchange Rules
7.5 BOE Tariff or 49CFR, or CGSB Regulations in Canada;
7.6 TDG Regulations (Canada Only)
7.7 FRA Safety Appliances Stardards
7.8 TC Safety Appliance Standard - Canada Only

7.9 AWS D15.1

7.10 Certificates of Construction (Form AAR 4-2).
7.11 Reports of tank car tank, pressure relief valve and/or heater system tests per CFR
49 180.509(a)(3) and180.517(b), and Figure D3, Certificate of Test Form (Appendix
D, M-1002).
7.12 If stub sill inspections are performed, are Form SS-3 reports properly prepared and
provided car owner and AAR?
Reference below: Where to look if the Auditor has questions?
Appendix C: Marking of Tank Cars
Appendix L: Lining of Tank Cars
Appendix R: Repair of Tank Cars
Appendix T: Testing and Examination of cars
Appendix U of M-1002 Maintenance Program Development
Appendix X of M-1002 DOT regulations covered in engineering reviews of
procedures, etc.

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