Refrigerated Container/ Cooling Unit Cargoworthy Inspection Criteria - REV: 29Mar19

COMPONENT CONDITION CARGOWORTHY NOTES

REEFER ACTION
REQUIRED
All rails, including side rails, headers, sills Holed, cut, torn or cracked REPAIR Up to 100mm/4” - stop drill /
gussets. Over 100mm - repair with
reinforcement plate
All Rail structures must be safe to handle Broken component and/or weld REPAIR
loads and be within ISO dimensions. Any condition causing loss of water tightness or REPAIR W/CAULK
thermal tightness, such as bad caulking or
insufficient fasteners.
Headers, Front & Rear Any deformation such as bend, bow, dent, etc. NA
(door end)
Bottom side rails Any deformation such as bend, bow, dent, etc. REPAIR ISO +100mm allowed
Front and door sills Any deformation, such as bend, bow, dent, etc. NA
Door headers and sills Interference with door closure, securement REPAIR
and/or water tightness or thermal tightness
Top Side rails Any deformation such as a bend, bow, dent, etc REPAIR ISO +40mm allowed
All front and rear corner posts and side Holed, cut, torn or cracked REPAIR
posts, including J-bars Missing or loose parts or fasteners REPAIR
Any deformation such as bend, bow, dent, etc. If in excess of ISO
dimensional tolerances,
see Table 4.8
Any condition causing loss of water tightness or REPAIR
thermal tightness, such as bad caulking or
insufficient fasteners.
All corner posts (front & rear) Any single deformation such as bend, bow, IICL Criteria
dent, etc.
Two or more dents on a single post IICL Criteria

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 COMPONENT CONDITION CARGOWORTHY NOTES
REEFER ACTION
REQUIRED
SIDE / FRONT PANEL INSPECTION CRITERIA
All interior side/front panels, exterior side Broken component and/or weld If structural or safety
panels and interior cove angles problem, and/or not
water/light tight, REPAIR
Holed, cut, torn or cracked Exposure of foam Caulk / Patch Up to 2cm/ 3/4” area - repair
with sealant / Over 2cm area -
install temporary patch
Any deformation such as bend, bow, dent, etc REPAIR Up to 40mm into cube - N/A /
Over 40mm into cube - repair as
required
Delamination of panel skin from foam Repair only if it impedes cargo
insulation loading or operation
All INTERIOR side panels and interior Any TWO deformations such as bends, bows, N/A
corner cove angles dents, etc. on opposite interior panel
All previous interior and exterior Unsealed patches, adhesive patches, dissimilar If repair allows leakage,
side/front panel and interior cove angle or incorrect patch material or patches not cut Caulk / Patch
repairs straight and square
All interior panels Delamination of panel skin from foam Repair only if it impedes cargo
insulation loading or operation
Door assembly, including panels, Holed, cut, torn or cracked panels, lining, PVC Caulk
hardware hinges, locking bars, pins, door frame
keepers and gaskets Exposure of foam Caulk
Any deformation such as bend, bow, dent, etc Doors must open and
close securely and
properly
Doors Seized, frozen or stiff Free up
Door gaskets Showing light leaks If light leaks and/or water
leaks, REPAIR

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 COMPONENT CONDITION CARGOWORTHY NOTES
REEFER ACTION
REQUIRED
ROOF INSPECTION CRITERIA
Roof panels and corner protection plates Holed, cut, torn or cracked Caulk / Patch
Broken or punctured component and/or weld Caulk / Patch
Exposure of foam Caulk / Patch
All roof panels Any deformation such as bend, bow, dent, etc N/A
Delamination of panel skin from foam N/A
insulation
Corner protection plates and header Any deformation such as bend, bow, dent, etc. N/A
extension plates
Previous roof repairs Unsealed patches Caulk / Patch
Note: Exterior Roof repairs:
Up to 2cm (3/4”) area - repair with sealant / Over 2cm (3/4”) area - install temporary patch
T FLOOR INSPECTION CRITERIA
“T” Section Aluminum Floor Holed, Cut, Torn REPAIR Seal as required
“T” bar bent or crushed N/A Repair only if it impedes cargo
loading or operation
Protrusion of “T” flange into cargo space Repair only if it impedes cargo
loading or operation
Contamination from previous cargo Clean
Delamination of “T” floor or subfloor covering N/A
foam insulation
Blocked drain hole REPAIR
Missing “kazoo” N/A
Threshold “T” bar rear end reinforcement Bent upward beyond Tops of “T’”. If bent & unsafe, S/A Weld
Lashing bar Broken part and/or weld N/A
Missing or loose parts N/A
Bent N/A
Previous floor repairs Incomplete welding If structural or safety or
leakage problem, REPAIR
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 COMPONENT CONDITION CARGOWORTHY NOTES
REEFER ACTION
REQUIRED
UNDERSTRUCTURE INSPECTION CRITERIA
Subfloor (underfloor panel) Holed Caulk / Patch
crossmembers, forklift pocket Broken component or weld REPAIR
components, including straps, outriggers, Missing or loose parts or fasteners If structural or safety
gooseneck tunnel, tunnel rails, tunnel problem, REPAIR
bolster and components
Crossmembers, forklift pocket Any deformation such as bend, bow, dent, etc. N/A
components, gooseneck tunnel rails and that does not affect ISO tunnel dimensions
tunnel bolster Cut, torn, cracked REPAIR Up to 150mm - stop drill / Over
150mm - repair with
reinforcement plate
Top flange separated from subfloor N/A
Subfloor (underfloor panel) Delamination from insulating foam N/A
Any deformation such as bend, bow, dent, etc. N/A

MISCELLANEOUS INSPECTION CRITERIA

Markings required by regulation, Missing, loose Regulatory
international standards or owner
Marking plates Broken, loose, or missing plate or fasteners; REPAIR/REPLACE
illegible data

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 COMPONENT CONDITION CARGOWORTHY NOTES
REEFER ACTION
REQUIRED
MISCELLANEOUS INSPECTION CRITERIA (CONTINUED)
Customer markings or graffiti N/A
Corner fittings and their weld Cracked, broken, loose; apertures outside ISO REPAIR
attachments dimensional tolerances
TIR hardware Missing, broken or loose REPAIR/REPLACE

ALL Hatch Panels Holed, Cut, Torn or Broken CAULK

Any condition causing loss of Thermal CAULK
tightness, water tightness or missing fasteners.
Control Box Loss of seal NA
Missing fasteners NA Only If part hanging
Fuses Missing REPAIR
Wiring Diagrams Missing or loose NA
Decals Safety, gas type, decals missing, unreadable NA
High Voltage Shields & Retainers Missing, broken or unsafe NA
All Gaskets Worn, damaged, cut, torn or missing NA
Sensors Missing REPLACE
Untidy wiring NA
Improperly wired NA Unit must operate properly
Sensor Cover Missing NA
Broken NA
Condensers Badly Corroded Must pass
manufacturer’s test
Blocked WASH

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 COMPONENT CONDITION CARGOWORTHY NOTES
REEFER ACTION
REQUIRED
MISCELLANEOUS INSPECTION CRITERIA (CONTINUED)
Sight Glasses & Moisture Indicators Discolored / cannot be read NA
Cracked, chipped or delaminated NA
Moisture indictor missing on solder type or NA No Leaks
black receiver tank type
Refrigeration System Contaminated REPAIR No action unless contaminated
with R-40 then contact local office
for instructions
All Valves, Coils Badly Corroded If operational no action required
Seized, low electrical resistance, restricted or REPAIR / REPLACE
blocked
Spindles, seized, corroded or broken If operational no action required
Compressor Vibrating excessively SECURE / REPAIR
Missing caps or covers etc NA
Fan Motors Noisy & worn bearings REPLACE WITH USED If operational no action required
Fan Blades Cracked or missing rivets REPAIR
Panel Covers Broken or Cut Seal / caulk / patch
Cables More than two acceptable splice No action required
Less than 12 meters REPAIR USED CABLE If 5' less than standard length on
20' or 10' less than standard on 40'
– repair
Cut, torn or unsafe REPAIR / REPLACE
Plugs Broken or missing safety tags or unsafe REPLACE
Exterior & Interior Panels Loose or missing fasteners RESECURE / REPLACE Only if hanging
Bent or dented NA

CD 05/17/19