These industry operating requirements are governed by two manuals. Revised november 2012 5 crb user guide welcome to car repair billing crb the purpose of this document is to provide step bystep instructions for using the billing repair. Code of air brake system tests for freight brake equipment. Cars more than 40 years old as construction except as otherwise pro, b. All freight cars built or rebuilt prior to january 1, 1957. Coat the axle stub with an acceptable lubr icant and apply the bearing. Safety and operations 425 third street, sw washington, d. All repairs and replacements are subject to the applicable provisions of this code of rules and all regulatory specifications. Go technical publications find publications on aar interchange rules, open top loading rules, standards and recommended practices and other technical topics. Section m locomotives and locomotive interchange equipment 2008 section b freight car draft components 2019 section c car construction fundamentals and details 2014 section c part ii design, fabrication and construction of freight cars 2015 section c part iii specifications for tank cars m1002 2014. A required report per aar intermodal interchange rule 121 filled out during the. In the absence of such an arrangement, traffic can be moved pursuant to a interline settlement, b switch carrier, or c rule 11. Shops must list a contact in the repair shop category to have their shop listed in ddct for disposition. Association of american railroads over age car guidelines.
Data publications find publications from the aars policy and economics department on rail traffic, finances and operations. Jun 01, 2016 aar rules and regulations june 1, 2016 introduces the association of american railroads aar guidelines and standards for repair of all classifications of railcars. Association of american railroads safety and operations 425 third street sw washington, dc 20024 governing the interchange of, repairs to, and settlement for, units used in intermodal service aar intermodal interchange rules including billing and repair procedures effective january 1, 2016. Field manual of the aar interchange rules, association of american railroads, 1999 to current, pueblo, colorado technical editor manual of standards and recommended practices, association of american railroads, 2000 to current, pueblo, colorado technical editor of all 26 volumes. Field manual of the aar interchange rules, rule 66 and title 49 cfr part 224. The current msrp section e is available through the transportation technology center inc. Aar rule 88 sample car inspection checklist, 42 light weighing must be in accordance with aar interchange field manual rule 70 43 if painted, critical components protected from blasting abrasive and paint 44 required stenciling complete and proper in accordance with s 910 or s 9. Pdf book 2016 office manual of aar interchange rules click here to access this book. In the application of all rules contained in this manual, cars shall be. All repairs and replacements are subject to the applicable provisions of. Sep 22, 2014 these rules and regulations set minimum mechanical requirements with the emphasis on safety. All railroads and private car owners should have up to date copies of the interchange rules that govern the mechanical requirements for freight cars so that they have access to the applicable rules. Get the latest information and news about the north american freight rail industry, from policy stances to safety stats and stories that show the impact of railroads.
Aar intermodal interchange rules, association of american. In the application of all rules contained in this manual, cars shall be treated as belonging to companies or. Association of american railroads, is issued by authority of the management committee of the division and includes all regularly adopted specifications, standards, and recommended practices of the association of american railroads. The field manual of the aar interchange rules is useful in assisting customer with determining the appropriate qualifiers, questions on how to report repairs and other information necessary to complete a repair. Field and office manuals association of american railroads. Single car tests using the asctd are a safer testing methodology than the manual test because the ability to skip or forget part of the test code has been eliminated.
Railway investigation report r10d0088 transportation safety. Cars not properly registered in the aar umler file, as required by the umler specification manual. Field manual of the aar interchange rules ppt video online. Aar interchange rules field manual files from aar interchange rules field manual prints folder listings, or copy folder listings to the clipboard. The student will become familiar with the aar field manual as a guide to the. Safety and operations 425 third street sw washington, dc 20024 governing the interchange of, repairs to, and settlement for, units used in intermodal service effective november 1, 2010 aar intermodal interchange rules including billing and repair procedures changes incorporated in the november 1, 2010, version of the intermodal interchange rules are listed. The north rail was rolled to the field side and the wheels were resting on the gauge. The aar interchange rules for freight cars are contained in two manuals. According to the association of american railroads aar, when cars are 40 years old, built prior to 1974, they are no longer allowed for free interchange service. These rules and regulations set minimum mechanical requirements with the emphasis on safety.
These generally set out where, how and at what division cars will be interchanged and any other particulars to facilitate the interchange of cars between two carriers. Aar rules and regulations june 1, 2016 introduces the association of american railroads aar guidelines and standards for repair of all classifications of railcars. Pressure retaining valves less than standard 3position type. At the time of interchange of a loaded trailer or container under heat or refrigeration, the mechanical unit shall be in satisfactory operating condition. Cars built on or after july 1, 1974 are limited to 50 years of service from month and year built. Units interchange service is prescribed in aar interchange rule 90 and rule 88.
Aar intermodal interchange rules including billing and. Direct from the interchange rules manual these rules apply only to subscribers and are formulated in two manuals, designated as aar field manual and aar office manual, as a guide to the fair and proper handling of all matters contained therein for the interchange of freight traffic. The definition appears in the field manual of the aar interchange rules at rule 1. Recommended practices, specifications for tank cars, m1002, the aar field manual, and the aws. Code of air brake system tests for freight brake equipment aar standard s486 august 2018. Any repair performed to an interchange freight car by a company other than thecar owner or car owners agent. In january 2012, the component level data created through the.
Where evidence indicates a defective mechanical unit or improper inside air temperature, the trailer or container may be refused in interchange. At the april 2017 meeting of the arbitration and rules committee, a proposal was advanced by the wabl committee to revise field manual rule 44. Car built prior to this date are limited to 40 years unless rebuilt as you stated. The aar interchange rules which specify the inspection, repair, and handling requirements of interchange freight cars. Sep 23, 2014 these industry operating requirements are governed by two manuals. These revisions will be included in the july 2017 update of the field manual. Gross weight on rail of loaded car and container shall not exceed the individual cars stenciled load limit or load limit shown in universal. In the case of tank cars witl underframe, the underframe b prohibition in interchange. Requests for the aar office manual and aar field manual are submitted to the aar. The student will become familiar with the aar field manual as a guide to the fair andprope handling of all railcar repair matters. Single car tests using the asctd are a safer testing methodology than the manual test because the ability to skip or forget part. C12899 informational circular, revisions to field manual, rule 44. All railroads and private car owners should have up to date copies of the interchange rules that govern the mechanical requirements for freight cars so that.
Note that july 2018 changes are not included in this presentation, nor are many changes that were. Why the 40yr rule on interchange trains magazine trains. Field manual of the interchange rules note that july 2018 changes are not included in this presentation, nor are many changes that were strictly editorial in nature. If an oem repair standard is not available, this appendix describes the materials and method required by the aar. Implemented 02 2012 01 2012 h m942 5 aar manual of standards and recommended practices journal bearings and lubrication m942 appendix a 3. Aar rule 66 all cars must be equipped by november 28, 2015 car owners who file a reflectorization implementation. A significant risk reduction results from eliminating craftsperson exposure from the. The current msrp section e is available through the. Data publications find publications from the aar s policy and economics department on rail traffic, finances and operations.
Field manual of the aar interchange rules preparation of repair records. Interchange between shortlines and major carriers in u. Other required publications are listed in rule 1 of the field manual. Aar intermodal interchange rules including billing and repair. Sort by position product name price set descending direction. Additional references, including the aar manual of standards and. Per rule 88 of the field manual of the aar interchange rules. Find publications on railroad interchange rules, open top loading rules, standards, and other technical topics. The laws, rules and regulations referred to above, include association of american railroads aar interchange rules and rules and regulations of the federal railroad administration fra. Aar full members include the major freight railroads in the united states, canada and mexico, as well as amtrak.
Aar interchange rule 114 mandates participation hc s and cmos must list a contact primary and or secondary contact for the damaged defective car tracking category to receive notifications. The aar rules are more detailed and are formulated in two manuals, designated aar field manual and aar office manual. All railroads and private car owners should have copies of the interchange rules that govern the mechanical requirements for freight cars. Interchange rules association of american railroads on. Association of american railroads safety and operations 425 third street sw washington, dc 20024 governing the interchange of, repairs to, and settlement for, units used in intermodal service aar intermodal interchange rules including billing and repair procedures effective june 1, 2015. All railroads and private car owners should have copies of the interchange rules that govern the mechanical requirements for. Founded in 1934, aar is the worlds leading railroad policy, research, standard setting, and technology organization that focuses on the safety and productivity of the u.