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AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules

1. 90 7 Landing Gear Crank ioa os 90 8 Cross Shaft us oye hb 90 BG Root Repairs ii anale deest er ir ecce Pg Ed ae RES 90 Gh T 90 b Patching Roof Sheet alain 91 c Roof Sheet Breaks More Than 6 022 1 1 1 4 2000 92 d Roof Replacement Aluminum Dry Van or Container 93 ROOf BOWS u EE 93 B7 Rear Doors and Rear Frame ae 94 a Genera u kausa 94 b Repair Proced res uicem ta tdt edu ae lg tg bags 96 1 Rear eH ila 96 2 Security Hardware item ttes cro e es es a d rd uk cos 96 3 Rear Door dete ae eiat ete TA E tad 97 B8 Splicing of Side Rails and 97 a Repair Procedures iuret Ee t 97 4 Splice else ba teas d eint 97 SSUCICH rcc EDEN 97 bi D efiniitieone cus eth AR ii ano 98 T Top Rail Protectofs icchadis lario iaia 98 2 Lift Pads Bottom Rail Protectors 99 BS Rivetiig alal aa aan eoi eek 101 a Generali NM nin TT 101 b Inspection Procedures for Locating Defe
2. 74 APPENDIX B CORRECT UNIT REPAIR 5 1111 12 75 Bil INtroductioni LE MINE IM 75 a Preface ss eere diti a Re et aa 75 b Proper RepallS ottiene atte pa v tpe de db e ed x dae 75 c Equipment Component 75 d Owner s Requirements 75 e Tamper Evidence Requirement 75 B2 General Trailer Container 76 a Post and Panel Damage t mob bod 76 b Joining Dissimilar 76 1 Joining Aluminum to Unfinished Steel or Stainless Steel 76 2 Joining Aluminum and Wood Component5s 76 3 Joining Metal to FRP Pariels ettet rte ete tdi ee 7T B3 Body Repairs Side Panels rie lilla ae Gai es 7T Mating of Panels irte trt te ese RR e EPIS ERE ER a E Isa DUE ER S 77 b Patching Body Panels of Sheet and Post Trailers and Containers 77 Patching Body Panel of Steel 79 1 79 2 Straightening and Welding 79 79 d Panel Replacement of Sheet an
3. 114 Figure B 21 Kingpin Length and Squareness Check Using One Type of Gauge 115 Figure B 22 Front Frame Mane ee toe eret 115 Figure B 23 Floorbed and Frame eene 116 Figure B 24 Subframe Assembly Lower FS Slider eee 119 Figure B 25 Spring Assembly 120 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules Figure B 26 Air Connections 123 Figure B 27 Air Actuation Brake System 124 Figure C 1 Trailer Components Front Side a 141 Figure C 2 Trailer Components Rear a 142 Figure Retread Casing Tubeless 0 04 143 Figure C 4 Buffed Casing Bias Tubed 144 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules PREAMBLE The latest published edition of the Intermodal Interchange Rules shall supersede any previous editions updates circulars actions publications and or dockets intended for inclusion in and or relating to the Intermodal Interchange Rules PREFACE The rules contained herein do not foreclose AAR members from entering into other agreements which m
4. 13 SuUMCIENUOI and fue b aa 13 DOV ACAI sso polo alii ead oud eet 13 Sii MaI tenanee onto hatte Ce 13 58 Portable Wits M 13 99 10 70 NEGA S oh ari ara nal 13 ii 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SECTION E ACCESSORIES AND SPECIAL EQUIPMENT 15 71 Removable ltems Stenciling oe ie 15 72 Delivering Carrier 15 73 Handling Carrier Responsibility aisi 15 a Securement of Equipment 15 b Tarpaulins and Bows Loaded Trailers 15 c Equipment Empty Trailers 16 pr ET 16 SECTION F HANDLING CARRIER RESPONSIBILITY 17 81 Damage By Causes 17 92 Damage Evidentiali dire estet E ite haa uta ee bc e e 18 Nolo P 18 84 Contamination Commodities a ee ee A 19 Loading RESUICUON R SSS dE E E 19 b Reporting Contaminating 19 85 Temporary
5. t ose bo GR siena poderi ERA s s uci cus usan sau del unt E 1 Air Relay Valve Replacement 2 Drain Cock Manual 3 Glad Hand rer AL m NR Safety Precautions o u IG a Saa b Inflation ue Chakata aa ate aged MGS d Minimum Standard for Retreading and Repairing Bias Ply Tires 1 Purpose y yu Dua io io 2 S edulis bres cta teta fede 3 Definitiofis 24d ue e pir e trate t do o pe ee ede orbe pati 4 Casing Inspection and Selection for Retreading 5 PrOCeSSIng CT ies 6 Final Societ m ace 7 Finished Product iit t epa et B15 DOT Underride sees deutet ec tates aee APPENDIX G GLOSSARY u uu uuu as Sa cte beats mice Sri muero LES C2 Trailer Component Glossary Container Component Glossary TIPS Glossa sanno
6. 34 Figure 6 VACA 35 Figure 7 Form J 5 Counterbilling Authority 36 Figure 8 Form J 6 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration FMCSA Periodic Inspection Sample md 37 Figure Sample S uu 38 Fig re 40 Tank Container iii eee E O er reduced tees 47 Figure d Quad Axle Diagram u 53 Figure 12 Tri and Double Axle Diagram 54 Figure 13 Axle Diagram olde pn b bos 55 Figure 14 Placement of hazardous 57 Figure 15 Association of American Railroads Unit Repair Billing Form 72 Figure 16 Association of American Railroads Tire Repair Billing Form 73 Figure B 1 Patching Panels alert 77 Figure B 1a Patching Panels 78 Figure B 2 Panel Insert erro iii 79 Figure B 2 Panel OV rlay aan le ani livio 80 alii alieni ieri 85 Figure B 5 Leg Assembly Driver ai 88 Figu
7. 65 b FMCSA Inspections nenne nnne rere 65 2 Repair u uu tte aa der det 65 a Generation and 65 b Required Information eremi 65 AS Billing Categorie S 65 ae tela E E eret M EE 66 Mechanized Billing celiaci alias 66 d Required Information unga a 66 UB rd EE i 67 7 e eri 67 IPTE 67 AS Handling or Bulls RE oie RP RR Dread lee dua dus 68 a Calculation Date of eon 68 b Owner Responsibility 1 Into di otn si 68 C J A ori e apre tide ai NEC deve d 68 d Consolidation or Charges ke eA kam 68 MMe AM S PLUIE 68 f Corrections Counterbilling 68 g EOSUBINS M te 69 h Units Retired vs 2 70 A10 Condition Why Made Responsibility and Location Codes 70 A11 Organization of Job Codes aa
8. e RE ER a e TER ERE FEE ERR 19 86 Damage by Non AAR Member e 19 a Railroad Owned or Leased 20 19 b Non Railroad Owned or Leased UNItS i 19 mE 19 SECTION G ORDINARY MAINTENANCE 21 88 Owner Responsibility 21 89 to 94 Vacant Iota te v atii as doti 22 SECTION H REPAIRS AND BILLING u u 23 95 Detailed Procedures aasan iii ini 23 96 Repairs Exceeding 450 Lalli riali 23 97 Handling Line Responsibility cea erase ere Re cute 23 98 Repair Cost ORE 23 99 Standards for Repair nennen nennen nenne nnne 23 100 Safety Conditioning for 222 2 1 1 1 4 044 10 23 101 Repairs Requiring Authorization nennen 23 1922 enu e E 24 103 10 109 re AC LED E eee 24 SECTION I AUTHORITY FOR ADJUSTMENT OR TRANSFER OF INTERMODAL EQUIPMENT AND OR INTERMODAL 042440111 nnne nnn nnn nennt nn nnn nnns 25 110 Delivering Carrier Responsibility rotat sete etae rts 25 a Complianc
9. teer heme pesce here enr e 51 172 Stenciling Weight Height Capacity i 52 a Alteration of Stencils 52 b Included in Empty Weight iaia 52 173 Reporting Marks and Numbers Sedet 56 a Trailers or Containers 56 b Bogies and CHASSIS ERE 56 c Non Satisfactory MarKIngs orata talea 56 d us rire iaia iii 56 e Change ir SIat S pio eat 56 1 1 2014 V AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules 174 Hazardous AAA AA 57 175 Automatic Equipment Identification 57 1760479 Vacant so Ne RR Rp d d atten 57 SECTION O CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE 0 400411 59 180 RAI 59 184 Acceptance of RUS 59 SECTION P SUBSCRIPTION TO THE INTERMODAL INTERCHANGE RULES 61 193 25 EUM 61 61 SECTION Q PROPOSED CHANGES AAR INTERMODAL INTERCHANGE RULES 63 185 Procedure for Proposing 63 APPENDIX A BILLING 5 4 4444220 nnn 65 A1 Required Documents 65 FOr J RE Pn der EAS e dete
10. 74 a 1000 1999 4 004 0 0 74 b 2000 2799 Suspension 74 2800 2999 i 74 d 3000 3999 Unders Construction Below Floor Except Tandem 74 4000 4999 Body Construction 74 f 5000 5099 74 g 5100 5299 Chassis 74 h 5300 5399 74 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules i 5400 5899 Miscellaneous i 74 Ci 5400 S700 MISCELA LIA 74 2 5701 5709 DVIR IriSpectlorisi iceberg tatus 74 3 5710 5899 74 74 k 6000 6299 Mechanical Refrigeration Heater Units 74 6300 64909 p E reete ada 74 6500 6799 Containers 74 n 6800 6990 VVacant ide bed d nte ob vin Rede FAS debe 74 0 599 1 6999 ne ee air Si i i cue 74 p 7000 7999 Reserved for 74 q 8000 9999 Reserved for Individual Railroads
11. pte 40 2 Statements etica cast cs EOS 40 3 Presence of Principals repe e e ee eo pentes 40 4 i is wot 40 1 5 5 p mua YY 40 140 10 155 susu sun o 41 42 SECTION L SETTLEMENT FOR DESTROYED BADLY DAMAGED OR STOLEN UNITS HANDLING CARRIER RESPONSIBILITY 4222 4 11121 43 156 Destroyed Badly Damaged or Stolen Units 43 a Notification Depreciated Value and Disposition 43 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules b Repair Costs Over 43 NEGERI Lm 45 157 eal t donare b et boe ide 45 158 Units Requested Home for Repairs I 45 159 Equipment Types p etre oes ene e de qa Fee Ea aaa 45 TULIT DIMITRI 45 b Insulated VAN aet neret eet ea meer EO y 45 ODenalop o o d s et d AMI NN eas 45 d Platform bee e Pete etia ayau utasa 45 Flat Bed usted DO nine tet cdd 45 f Extendable anal deal 45 g Reefer F 6 ater m 46 MONE 46 Ana 46 CRaSSISZ
12. Any of the above types a through h that are not equipped with wheels or landing gear j Chassis An underframe equipped with wheels landing gear and kingpin assembly for handling of containers May be single or multiple axle k Extendable Chassis A chassis with adjustable main rails to accommodate varying container lengths I Bogie A wheel assembly either single or multiple axle m Axle Assemblies Axle assemblies under trailers are designated as a single tandem triple or quad depending on whether one two three or four axles are employed n Wheel Assemblies Wheel assemblies on axles are designated as single or dual with single referring to one wheel on each end of the same axle and dual referring to two wheels on each end of the same axle o Rail Compatible Trailer A trailer that can move in hybrid highway rail service without requiring a carrying p Tank Containers A cylindrical structure contained within a rectangular frame of standardized dimensions quickly transferable as a complete module between a number of modes of transportation q Tank Trailer A cylindrical s tructure permanently affixed to wheels r Genset Container or chassis equipped with generator power unit 46 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SETTLEMENT FOR DAMAGED STOLEN UNITS SECTION L Figure10 Tank Container Jacket End Frame Ladder Data Plate Temp Gauge Plac
13. 5 Undercharges shall be called to the attention of the billing company and be similarly adjusted 6 When bills are returned for correction all Forms J 2 and Billing Repair Forms except those in question must be retained by the company against which the bill has been rendered 7 Billing Repair Forms returned for correction or on account of exceptions must not be defaced in any manner on the face of the form 8 Billing Repair Forms returned for adjustment of exceptions should be marked to indicate the bill number of the billing carrier and reference the date of the bill in which the charge was included or the bill number should appear on correspondence in connection with exceptions taken 9 When a bill contains charges from an independent vendor and or contract shop and the invoice contains items not chargeable to the owner the invoice must be adjusted to delete those items not chargeable to the owner g Lost Bills When a bill including its Billing Repair Forms becomes lost or destroyed in transit the billing road must arrange to furnish a copy of the bill without supporting Billing Repair Forms This bill shall be passed for payment and adjustments made for wrong unit numbers and ownership overcharges etc on the basis of the average percentage of these adjustments on previous unit repair bills for the last three billing periods presented by this same billing road to this unit owner 4 1 2014 69 AAR Interm
14. A rail extending horizontally along the exterior of a trailer sidewall or along the longitudinal edge of a platform trailer intended as crush protection for less rigid components of trailers frequently operated in close quarters RUNNING LIGHTS Marker clearance and identification lights required by regulations SAND SHOEtTA flat steel plate that serves as ground contact for support of the trailer Also see Dolly Wheels SCUFF LINER A strip installed along the lower inside of a trailer to protect the lining side panels or posts from wear or damage SIDE RAILS LOWER The main longitudinal frame member located at the lower edge of the trailer to connect the side wall and floor structures 1 1 2014 133 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX C GLOSSARY C2 Trailer Component Glossary page 4 of 4 Refer to Figure C 1 and Figure C 2 SIDE RAILS UPPER The main longitudinal frame member used to connect the roof and the side wall structures SLACK ADJUSTER Adjustable mechanical lever used to transmit brake chamber force to the brake camshaft when brakes are applied Slack adjusters are designed to compensate for brake lining wear SLIDING UNDERCARRIAGE An undercarriage with a subframe that allows fore and aft adjustment of its location on the trailer used to shift a greater part of the gross load onto the kingpin or the suspension Sometimes referred to as a slider SUPPORTS Devices generally ad
15. Other letters 5 16 in 128 AAR Flat File Format The J File allows for the electronic exchange of damage data Refer to Appendix D for structure and sample 129 to 135 Vacant 30 1 1 2014 Figure 2 Form J 1 Unit Interchange and Safety Inspection Form Form J 1 UNIT INTERCHANGE AND SAFETY INSPECTION FORM Initial Number L Van L Container L Chassis Station Date Time Delivered By Received By Seal No License No Origin Route Destination MARK CLEARLY ALL DAMAGE BY INSPECTION SYMBOL C B BENT K BROKEN M MISSING EXPLAIN DEFECTS ROF RIF ROC RIC ROQ RIQ RIR ROR DELIVERED BY TIRE CONDITIONS CUT SF SLID FLAT RF RUN FLAT M MISSING LOF LIF LOC LIC LOQ LIQ LIR LOR INSPECTED AND EXCEPTIONS NOTED RECEIVED BY INSPECTED BY INSPECTED BY Figure3 Form J 2 Intermodal Equipment Damage Report INTERMODAL EQUIPMENT DAMAGE FORM J 2 No Equipment Initials Equipment Number Container Chassis Delivered Street Rail to at Station on Date Load L Empty Responsibility Railcar Initials No Chassis Initials No UNDERFRAME INTERMEDIATE HEADER NOSE NOSE RAIL L CORNER CAPS U ROOF CHASSIS BOLSTER LEFT RIGHT FRONT O CUT BRO Aei BENT O FRONT 4 REAR FRONT O REAR n n BEN
16. a Retractable pins operated by a pull handle or level on the slider b stop bars one located in front and one located in back of the slider c A combination of retractable pins and a removable bar 2 Safety Requirement Regardless of the type of locking mechanism used retractable pins and removable bars are the principal structural elements holding the slider in place beneath the trailer or chas sis If these are not maintained in proper working order or if they are not utilized in the manner prescribed by the manufacturer the slider can become detached from the trailer or chassis and a serious accident can result b Guide and Hold Down Brackets All guide and hold down brackets must be in place and in good repair for safe operation These brackets provide all or part of the lateral and vertical retention of the slider and their maintenance is required for safe operation of the trailer or chassis c Maintenance 1 Perform scheduled maintenance of the suspension and slider per the manufacturer s recommendation 2 Perform repeat examination of all components especially the removable stop bar and or locking pin mechanisms on a regular basis during preventive maintenance or safety inspections 3 worn or broken components with factory approved replacement parts WARNING Failure to check for proper locking pin engagement prior to driving away and failure to take proper preventive mainte
17. b Cut out the marked section Inspect the perimeter for wetness If moisture is present drill small holes a few inches apart to determine the extent of moisture Recut the opening larger if necessary 82 4 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES APPENDIX B 1 1 2014 c From inside the trailer or container mark a line 2 inchesfrom the opening to prepare to make a shiplap joint Preset your saw to a depth half the thickness of the panel then make the cut Peel away the fiberglass part of the panel sandwich from the plywood d Remove the plywood to the depth of the cut with a chisel or router Sand it smooth with a high speed rotary sander and a 32 grit disc e Cut a plug from an FRP panel of the same thickness 2 inches larger than the opening on all sides Draw a line 2 inches in from the edge of the plug s finished side Cut to a depth half way through the panel Remove the 2 inch strip of fiberglass and plywood as previously described Sand smooth Clean the area Place the plug in the opening and then make necessary adjustments f Apply resin compound generously to cover all sanded areas Fill all voids g Insert the plug of FRP panel Place temporary fasteners either screws or bolts strategically around the perimeter to hold the plug in place until the resin compound cures Remove excess resin compound While the compound hardens cut appropriate length 4 inch and 8 inch s
18. 0 8722 0 8667 0 8611 0 8556 0 8500 0 8444 0 8389 0 8333 0 8278 0 8222 0 8167 0 8111 0 8056 0 8000 0 7944 0 7889 0 7833 0 7778 0 7722 0 7667 0 7611 Intermodal Interchange Rules SETTLEMENT FOR DAMAGED STOLEN UNITS Table 1 Depreciated Value Table Months 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 Factor 0 7556 0 7500 0 7444 0 7389 0 7333 0 7278 0 7222 0 7167 0 7111 0 7056 0 7000 0 6944 0 6889 0 6833 0 6778 0 6722 0 6667 0 6611 0 6556 0 6500 0 6444 0 6389 0 6333 0 6278 0 6222 0 6167 0 6111 0 6056 0 6000 0 5944 0 5889 0 5833 0 5778 0 5722 0 5667 0 5611 0 5556 0 5500 0 5444 0 5389 0 5333 0 5278 0 5222 Months 244 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 Factor 0 5167 0 5111 0 5056 0 5000 0 4944 0 4889 0 4833 0 4778 0 4722 0 4667 0 4611 0 4556 0 4500 0 4444 0 4389 0 4333 0 4278 0 4222 0 4167 0 4111 0 4056 0 4000 0 3944 0 3889 0 3833 0 3778 0 3722 0 3667 0 3611 0 3556 0 3500 0 3444 0 3389 0 3333 0 3278 0 3222 0 3167 0 3111 0 3056 0 3000 0 2944 0 2889 0 2833 Months 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 1
19. 1 1 2014 Massachusetts Central Railroad Corp Middletown and New Jersey Railway Minnesota Dakota amp Western Railway Co Missouri amp Northern Arkansas Railroad New York amp Atlantic Railway Norfolk Southern Railway Company Includes affiliates per agreement Paducah and Louisville Railway Inc Pattison Brothers Mississippi River Terminal Portland Terminal Company Providence and Worcester Railroad Co Sand Springs Railway Company Southern Railway of British Columbia Ltd Texas South Eastern Railroad S A de Toledo Peoria amp Western Railway Corp Tyburn Railroad Company Union Pacific Railroad Company Upper Merion amp Plymouth Railroad Co Vermont Railway Inc Wisconsin amp Southern Railroad Co 147 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX E E2 Non Railroad Companies Advance Transportation Company Agmark Foods Inc Alliance Transportation Inc American President Lines American Chassis Leasing APL Limited Atlantic Container Line Blue Star North America Ltd Chicago Bandag Inc Container Port Group Inc Detroit Salt Company Eagle Systems Inc Evergreen Marine Corporation Frozen Food Express Greenbrier Capital Corporation Hanjin Shipping Company Ltd Hapag Lloyd A G SUBSCRIBERS Intermodal Association of North America Intermodal Shipping Services Inc K Line America Inc Nippon Yusen Kaisha NYK Line a Agents Pacer PoleStar Transport Sea L
20. APPENDIX B AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES Figure B 19 shows areas on the kingpin where nicks burrs gouges etc are allowed However no burr nick and or gouge may exceed 3 2 mm 0 12 in in depth The maximum number of nicks burrs gouges etc that exceed 1 5 mm 0 06 length should not exceed 10 on the 50 8 mm 2 00 in diameter Nicks burrs gouges etc should not exceed 6 4 mm 0 25 in in length when measured at their maximum length Figure B 20 and Figure B 21 show a recommended gauge to inspect 1 Wear on 50 8 mm 2 000 in diameter 2 Wear on 73 02 mm 2 875 in diameter 3 Kingpin length 4 Kingpin squareness to bolster plate The gauge shown is of a No Go design so any engagement of the gauge on the appropriate diameter indicates the kingpin is worn and must be removed from service and replaced Kingpin length squareness and bolster plate flatness must be in accordance with SAE J700 Check squareness at several points around the kingpin to detect an out of square condition Other gauge configuration and direct reading measurement devices such as micrometers and dial calipers also may be used b Upper Coupler Upper coupler attachment fasteners when damaged loose or missing generally as a result of scuffing and bottom rails should be replaced immediately for safe operation These fasteners retain the upper coupler in position and play an imp
21. CTR FRONT RIC LOF q 54 REAR I RIR 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules LOCATIONS MARKINGS AND SECTION N Figure13 Axle Diagram Side Quad Front Rear Center Center Front Rear PA Rear 1 1 2014 55 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SECTION N LOCATIONS MARKINGS AND 173 Reporting Marks and Numbers To ensure readability of lettering or marking of units the following shall govern a Trailers or Containers The assigned reporting marks of the owner or lessee and the trailer or container number must be applied to the trailer or container in accordance with The Official Intermodal Equipment Reg ister Code of Trailer and Container Service Rules Section 3 Reporting Marks and Numbering System Assigned reporting marks and numbers shall be not less than 6 inches in height on each side of the trailer or container and not less than 6 inches in height on the front and rear of the trailer or container b Bogies and Chassis Bogies or chassis not attached to a container shall have the name or initials of the owner or lessee and the number of the unit applied at one or more locations on the unit using not less than 3 inch letters and figures A metal ownership plate showing this information securely attached to the frame of the unit is acceptable c Non Satisfactory Markings Except as provided in para
22. Contracted Vendors e IUD REN ed aec na 8 c Repair Renewal and Replacement Procedures 9 1 Tire Repair Billing ai 9 2 Inspection and Collection of Unserviceable 9 3 Retention lia 9 25 1940 cose tetur A alri 9 65 2 2222222 2 ici erasa suain c xoa door a ii 11 41 Conditions at Time of Acceptance and in Interchange 11 Load SUPPO aun ET 11 b Condition and Securement 1 11 CIOAPANCES m 11 42 Maintenance and Operation 11 a Maintenance Repairs and Lubrication 11 b Raising Landing Gar e ent Ds cres 11 C Lowering Landing Gat uuu uu e Eee nte eoe epp cxi te RP Rb 11 43 40 54 alain lai ioni 11 SECTION D REFRIGERATION AND 4224 13 55 Conditions at Time of Acceptance and in Interchange for Mechanical Units 13 a Stenciling Fuel type pati 13 b Satisfactory Operating COrndiUOrni
23. Equipment Initial Number Each unit shall have an assigned reporting mark of its owner or lessee and the number of the unit appearing thereon as provided in Rule 173 b TRAIN Il and UMLER Reporting Effective July 1 1999 to facilitate tracking and accounting of equipment equipment owners shall register all trailers containers and chassis in the Universal Machine Language Equipment Register UMLER as specified in the UMLER Specification Manual Effective July 1 1999 to facilitate tracking and accounting of equipment handling lines shall report all trailer container and chassis interchanges and movements to TRAIN II as specified in the TRAIN User s Manual Where the term unit appears in these rules it includes all railroad owned and private equipment that is used in TOFC COFC service contained in Rule 159 1 1 2014 5 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SECTION GENERAL CONDITIONS 20 Kingpin Wear Limits Trailers and chassis offered in interchange may be refused by the receiving carrier if wear limits exceed those prescribed by SAE J 2228 latest revision see Appendix B Section B11 a 21 to 25 Vacant 6 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules TIRES AND TUBES SECTION B SECTION B TIRES AND TUBES 26 Conditions at Time of Acceptance and in Interchange The following are conditions at time of acceptance and in interchange a Presence of Tires and Wheel Lugs Tires and all wheel lugs must be in p
24. Rail Interchange When the car with the unit is placed on a track agreed upon and designated as the interchange track for such delivery and is accompanied or preceded by proper data for forwarding and to ensure delivery b Rubber Interchange When a trailer that is interchanged by street or highway is placed in a yard or at a point agreed upon and designated as the interchange point for such delivery accompanied or preceded by proper data for forwarding and to ensure delivery and unit inspection form or recorded image has been completed 15 Defective Units A unit offered in interchange with defects as defined in Section F may be rejected by the receiving carrier 16 Flat Rack Containers The following interchange requirements apply to AAR approved versions versions 6 2 and 7 1 of Raildecks flat rack containers a Concentrated Loads Raildecks version 6 2 or 7 1 are limited to hauling concentrated loads that do not exceed 46 000 Ib Concentrated loads are defined as the total load weight acting in 4 linear feet or less of the deck Concentrated loads shall be placed in the bottom position of a double stack well car that is capable of handling 20 ft containers b Well Placement Loaded Raildecks must be placed in the bottom position of all well cars Empty Raildecks can be placed in top position in double stack or bottom position in single stack configuration as long as the center of gravity is taken into account c Loaded
25. or welded components Three piece rims are prohibited 5 Make sure that the correct parts of a tire rim assembly are being assembled Mixing parts of one manufacturer s rims with those of another is prohibited 6 Double check to make sure all components are properly seated prior to inflating a tire 7 Do not overload rims or overinflate tires Check with the rim manufacturer if special operating conditions are required 8 Do not seat rings by hammering while the tire is inflated Do not hammer on an inflated or partially inflated tire rim assembly 9 Do not inflate any tire before all side and lock rings are in place Check components for proper assembly again after inflating to approximately 5 psi 10 Never sit on or stand in front of a tire and rim assembly that is being inflated Use a clip on chuck and make sure the air hose is long enough to permit the person inflating the tire to stand to the side of the tire minimum 24 in 11 All studs and lug nuts should be replaced according to DOT regulations CAUTION Always inflate tires that have been removed from trailers and chassis in a safety cage Tires may be inflated and deflated while on the trailer or chassis 1 1 2014 125 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX B CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES b Inflation Tires should be properly inflated according to the individual tire s standards 1 Underinflation of tires causes abnormal wear at the sides
26. with self sealing pop rivets All roof bow repairs or replacements must be made with original type fasteners or two piece rivets g Holes must be drilled in the leading ends of any stress crack h When the patch extends to the top rail buck rivets must be used c Roof Sheet Breaks More Than 6 Inches Sections on roof sheet breaks in excess of 6 inches shall extend to and be secured adjacent to roof bows If the trailer or container is so constructed the section applied must be bonded to roof bows 1 If damage requires removal of original roofing from the top rail the entire original roof sheet must be sectioned and replaced to the nearest end 2 If the roof has been previously sectioned in the area of damage the new section must be extended beyond the previous section 3 If the area to be sectioned exceeds 30 of the roof the entire roof must be replaced 4 No more than three sections shall make up the entire roof The splice on a stretch trailer is counted as one section and would therefore be a two sectioned roof The cen ter of the roof sheet cannot be spliced 5 Roof patch cannot exceed 12 inches by 36 inches 92 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES APPENDIX B d Roof Replacement Aluminum Dry Van or Container 1 A one piece aluminum sheet must be used 2 All damaged roof bows must be removed and replaced with new roof bows and secured at each end
27. APPENDIX B CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES Figure 14 Good and Bad Rivet Heads GOOD RIVETS zz lt Z DIA 0 pA 15 EDGE DISTANCE TIMES DIA OF RIVET OR NOT LESS THAN 5 INCH POOR RIVETS HEAD DOESN T SEAT RIVETSET CROOKED SMAL _SUPPEDORE UT 22427277242 PULL ZZ KC CCC lt lt 22222220171 ICI C arn w SSSSSSSSL ISSSSSSSSS PER SUCKUPBARNOI CORIVEN TOO MUG ELIPTICAL TAE NOT DRIVEN ENOUGH slim CS a n gt CC OC C F kaka hak aod SASA EARLE Rey SSS SS wawww HOLE TOO LARGE 555535595 59399 9 22227222270 2 x 222222222 222222222477 22222222 104 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES APPENDIX B Figure B 15 Solid Rivet Chart Sizes and Ratings MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION nn Y SOLID ALUMINUM UNIVERSAL HEAD RIVET SOLID STEEL UNIVERSAL HEAD RIVET i _ 52 __ GmiP RANGE HOLE PREPARATION mE IE 3 LENGTH a LIMITS LENGTH LIMITS 200 204 200 204 2007 204 200 204 200 204 200 204 200 204 270 277 2707 277 270 227 270 277 328 336 328 336 328 336 328 336 328 336 328 336 395 404 395 404 395 404 395 404 200 204 MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION MARKING REO JE SOLID STEEL ROU
28. E APPENDIX D FLAT FILE FORMAT Introductionis oeste ve Dco Ett Noe D2 3 Elle Ortmal oe tet utu te ote cie IZ Formatiu us Header Fields ete u s ciento dalia Drei errorae ar D4 Reading The File_ rete Der iater caved ai erat APPENDIX E SUBSCRIBERS TO THE INTERMODAL INTERCHANGE AGREEMENT Et Railroad Combpanies uino neret ie eee bo eese dax a beg s a edd E2 Non Railroad Companies 1 1 2014 ix AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX F COMPLETE MATRIX criari 149 X 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules List of Figures Figure 1 Connector quet papua etg 2 Figure 2 Form J 1 Unit Interchange and Safety Inspection Form 31 Figure 3 Form J 2 Intermodal Equipment Damage 32 Elgure VAGA sso nali a a bian dating 33 Figure 5 Form J 3 Authority for Transfer or Adjustment of Intermodal Equipment or Intermodal AGING
29. Glad Hand 3 Fitting 45 Deg Y Bend 4 Receptacle 7 Way 5 Pig Tail 6 Nut Retainer Speed Clip 7 Coupling Air Emergency Glad Hand 8 Hose Assembly 9 Coupling Assembly Airline AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX B CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES Figure 27 Air Actuation System Index No Description 1 Service Reservoir 3 Valve 5 Valve 12 Tubing 13 Tubing 15 Spring Brake Chamber 16 Slack Adjuster 25 26 27 Hose Assembly 30 Conduit 31 Service Reservoir 124 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES APPENDIX B B14 Tires a Safety Precautions When working with tires several safety precautions should be followed Listed below are items to be considered 1 Do not reinflate a tire that has been run while flat without first inspecting the tire rim and wheel assembly tire that is 20 under inflated is considered flat Tire should be inspected for defects Double check the lock ring for damage make sure it is secure in the gutter before inflation 2 Always exhaust all air from both tires of a dual assembly prior to removing any rim components or any wheel components such as nuts and rim clamps Make sure you remove the valve core and exhaust all air from the tires 3 Always stand to one side when you apply air pressure to the tire 4 Check rim components periodically for fatigue cracks Replace all cracked badly worn damaged severely rusted
30. REPAIR PROCEDURES APPENDIX B Figure 21 Kingpin Length and Squareness Check Using One Type of Gauge A 1 250 min 1 328 max 31 750 mm 33 731 mm B 2 704 min 2 782 max 66 682 mm 70 663 mm C 3 256 min 3 354 max 82 702 mm 85 192 mm Figure 22 Front Frame Index No Description 1 Coupler Assembly Upper 2 Kingpin 3 Apron Plate 4 Crossmember Front 13 5 Channel Front Frame 6 Plate Floor Front 7 Bulkhead Assembly 8 Bracket 9 Corner Front Bulkhead Roadside 10 Corner Front Bulkhead Curbside 11 Angle Connection Box Support 12 Channel Front 13 Anti Hook Plate 1 1 2014 115 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES Figure 23 Floorbed and Frame Assembly APPENDIX B Index No Description 1 Sill Assembly 2 Sill 3 Clip Floor Sill 4 Rivet Solid Aluminum Universal Head 6 Fifth Wheel Assembly Radius Front 36 in 7 Kingpin 9 Stiffener Index No Description 10 Crossmember 13 Stiffener 14 Plate Pickup 15 Corner Radius Curbside Corner Radius Roadside 16 Plate Side 17 Plate Bottom 18 Plate Top 116 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES APPENDIX B B12 Subassembly Figure B 24 and Figure B 25 a Locking Mechanisms 1 Types Siding undercarriages fall into one of three categories with regard to the manner in which they are locked into place beneath the trailer or chassis
31. Stacking Configuration The gross weight of the top container in any double stack configuration cannot exceed the gross weight of the bottom container Exception CN will only accept in single stack configuration 4 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules GENERAL CONDITIONS SECTION A d Steel Coils Steel coils are permitted in interchange provided that the originating and receiving railroads have both approved the shipper e Load Securement All load securement meets or exceeds securement standards set forth by the AAR Open Top Loading Rules OTLR committee f Gross Weight Gross weight Net Tare of the Raildeck container and lading shall not exceed 67 200 Ib g Hazmat Restrictions No placarded HAZMAT containers may be loaded in the same well with the Raildeck container or in any adjacent well h Empty Collapsed Movement Requirements Empty bundled Raildecks stacked three or four high with arms collapsed are acceptable in interchange 17 Gasoline LPG Refrigeration Units Trailers or containers using gasoline or liquefied petroleum gas to operate refrigeration units must be permanently stenciled Gasoline Driven Refrigeration Unit or Liquefied Petroleum Driven Refrigeration Unit in accordance with Section D Rule 55 of these rules 18 Portable Heater Units Trailer container equipment with portable heating units may be refused in interchange service 19 Equipment Registration and Reporting a
32. and the capacity of the fuel tank Stenciling shall be located adjacent to the unit or fuel tank filler cap The type of fuel used for operating the mechanical unit is subject to the restrictions provided in Section A Rule 17 b Satisfactory Operating Condition At the time of interchange of a loaded trailer or container under heat or refrigeration the mechanical unit shall be in satisfactory operating condition Where evidence indicates a defective mechanical unit or improper inside air temperature the trailer or container may be refused in interchange c Sufficient Oil and fuel At the time of interchange of a loaded trailer or container under heat or refrigeration the mechanical unit shall have sufficient oil and fuel to ensure 24 hours continuous operation 56 Vacant 57 Maintenance The carrier in possession of the trailer or container shall provide proper maintenance to the heating and or refrigeration unit including any immediate repair necessary to maintain lading protection The cost of repairs made as a result of such maintenance may be billed against the owner except that fuel applied is at no expense to the owner Where Division Sheet or contracts provide otherwise the provisions of this rule do not apply 58 Portable Units Trailer container equipment with portable units be refused in interchange service 59 to 70 Vacant 1 1 2014 13 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SECTION D REFRIGERATION
33. b 1 and b 2 above c Building 1 If tire cord is exposed on any portion of the buffed area it shall be coated with a heavy duty vulcanizing cement and then covered with a suitable material before applying the tread rubber 2 Skives shall be filled with a repair material that is thoroughly stitched or extruded into place to eliminate all trapped air and be reinforced if necessary Buzz outs may not exceed inch long by inch wide and may not penetrate more than two breakers Section repairs are not allowed 128 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES APPENDIX B 3 Uncured Tread Retreading a Tread rubber must be of the crown base and gauge dimensions as required for matrix design be the size in which the tire is to be cured and shall provide a minimum of 2 32 inch 1 587 mm replacement undertread The minimum tread depth shall be 11 32 inch b Tread rubber adhesive surfaces if any must not be contaminated in any way c Tread rubber must be centered around the buffed circumference of the tires 1 8 inch 3 175 mm d Stitching if required must be performed in such a way as to eliminate trapped air pockets pulling the tread off center and distortion of rubber shoulders folds and wrinkles in the rubber shoulders e Splices if any must be made in such a manner as to ensure minimum distortion of the rubber f No more than three spot repairs per casing is permitte
34. b Patching Roof Sheet 1 Care must be exercised to ensure that roof repairs are properly extended to the roof bows and given a good exterior seal to afford maximum long life to the repair and to avoid loosening of roof sheet by flexing Patch is not to be riveted through the roof bow 1 1 2014 91 APPENDIX B AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES 2 For small repairs a patch shall be made to overlap the existing panel break of not less than 1 inch on all sides On larger breaks the damaged portion must be trimmed to produce a round or oblong opening same as side panels No patch shall be less than 4 inches on any one side a Aluminum and steel patches shall be the same thickness and type as original roof sheet b Clean and deburr both panel and patch Smooth any dented or creased area around damage c Placing the patch over the break drill holes for rivet securement around the patch perimeter spaced on 1 inch centers Rivet holes shall be located not less than gt inch from the edges of the patch d Any roof bow damage shall be repaired prior to the application of the patch e Apply a sealer between the patch and roof sheet and around the edge of patch with additional sealer placed over the exterior rivet heads f Roof patches must be secured with soft buck rivets to prevent flexing and rivet hole elongation Where the underside of the roof is inaccessible repairs must be made
35. breakdown of the bond between components in the bead area BELT EDGE SEPARATION A breakdown of the bond between components near the edge of the belt plies SHOULDER The upper sidewall area of the tire casing immediately adjacent to the tread area SIDEWALL That portion of the tire casing between the bead and shoulder SKIVE Removal of damaged material prior to making a repair SPLICE A junction of the ends of any tire component SPOT REPAIR The replacement of rubber in an injury that penetrates to no more than 25 of the body plies STITCHING A method used to both remove trapped air and improve rubber contact for better adhesion during handling SURFACE REPAIR A repair that is in the rubber portion of the casing only to but not through any ply SYNTHETIC RUBBER Man made rubber TEXTURE see Buffed Texture TREAD That portion of a tire that comes in contact with the road TREAD DESIGN The non skid pattern or design on the tread portion of a tire TREAD GROOVES The space between two adjacent tread ribs lugs or bars UNDERTREAD REPLACEMENT The rubber between the base of the tread grooves and the buffed surface VULCANIZATION A chemical reaction that takes place under appropriate time temperature and pressure and develops desirable tire characteristics and properties A so see Cure 1 1 2014 139 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX C GLOSSARY C4 Tire Glossary page 4 of 4 Refer
36. considerations are involved with this type of repair see Figure B 10 Figure B 11 and Figure B 12 1 Manufacturer s recommendations for repairs to top or bottom rail must be followed with all splices adding adequate strength to the damaged area 2 No more than one splice per rail is allowed except to a stretch trailer see below 3 A spliced rail section shall not exceed 25 of the overall vehicle length Refer to Figure B 10 4 Splice Plates a Splice plates must be of steel and or aluminum insulating tape must be used between the aluminum and steel components b The bottom rail splice plate must extend a minimum of three crossmembers and the top rail splice plate must span a minimum of two posts c Splice plates on the top rail per manufacturer specifications can be installed on either the interior or exterior of the rail 5 When a rivet is replaced with a bolt in a crossmember it must have a minimum of at least a Grade 5 bolt with a self locking nut Lock washers may never be used 6 The welding or plating of top or bottom rails as a means of a repair is prohibited if it directly affects the strength and or integrity of the rail 7 Stretch Trailers A stretched trailer has been modified by the original manufacturer s specifications Therefore the stretch portion of the rails shall not be considered a splice 1 1 2014 97 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX B CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PR
37. determine that it is not bent or rubbing e Automatic slack adjuster manufacturers have different procedures in the installation and operation of adjusters All automatic slack adjusters are designed to automati cally maintain a preset stroke or clearance Self adjusting brake adjusters should not have to be manually adjusted Manual adjustments can be made temporarily until an inspection and repair can be completed 106 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES APPENDIX B 3 Spring Brake Chambers a WARNING Spring brake chambers contain high strength springs that are compressed even at the extended position in the chamber This spring if suddenly released can propel itself or other parts of the brake chamber with enough force to seriously injure personnel b Recommendations of the spring brake chamber manufacturer should be followed carefully when inspecting removing repairing servicing disposing or otherwise handling spring brake chambers c Spring brake chambers that are to be discarded should be safely disarmed before storage Disarming should be accomplished in a disablement cage or other suitable safety device using a method recommended by the manufacturer of the spring brake chamber 4 Brake Liners a Shoes should be coated to prevent corrosion b Stainless steel clevis and pins should be used Test to ensure shoe is proper circumference d See Figu
38. e aqa 46 k Extendable Chassis 46 ME mer uD aa Gel 46 m Axle Assemblies 5 ies Fen ee nei 46 n Wheel Assemblies 46 o Rail Compatible Trailer 46 Tank Containers inest rmi ere a PR RE 46 Tanke Traller us cett tete Dele at denas 46 MP 46 160 to 164 rd sien etl save 48 Modum Boeri Mer d es to d 48 SECTION M SETTLEMENT FOR DEFECTIVE UNITS OWNER S RESPONSIBILITY 49 165 Notification u umacha ass 49 166 DISpOSILIOL ne annali aaa tete E 49 a Return ani 49 MANET 49 b Blool le re EIE 49 167 10 170 Vacant iio eee ee ene eet 49 SECTION N LOCATIONS MARKINGS AND AEIl 51 171 Location Desigrialloris a 51 Front Rear snerta a E a o peek p ERE teres 51 b Sides ANG a ai b AA 51 Tires and AXIes
39. ft from the corner post or end support structure of a portable tank b For the front and rear ends of containers the bottom of the placards must be positioned 5 ft feet above the bottom rail or 5 ft above the bottom support structure of a portable tank Figure 14 Placement of hazardous placards 5ft 1 524m AA 5ft 1 524m 1 524m 1 524m Side View End View EH Represents recommended placard placement 175 Automatic Equipment Identification To ensure the uniformity and readability of Automatic Equipment Identification AEI tags the following will govern a AEI tags should conform both in format and placement on the equipment to the Manual of Standards and Recommended Procedures Section K Standard S 918 Standard for Automatic Equipment Identification b Non standard tags must indicate that the tag is non standard by the use of 111111 in the Data Format Code field bits 118 123 176 to 179 Vacant 1 1 2014 57 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SECTION N LOCATIONS MARKINGS AND THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY 58 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE SECTION O SECTION O CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE 180 Vacant 181 Acceptance of Rules Acceptance or rejection of this Code of Rules by AAR member railroads must be as a whole However AAR member railroads may by mutual agreement waive or alter any of these rules as betwee
40. greater than 5 years Retest and test due dates must be marked or stenciled on the tank or on an appropriate plate e Inspection Tank containers must be inspected for leakage before acceptance for shipment 9 Tank Trailers Cargo Tanks Carrying Materials Tank trailers carrying hazardous materials are prohibited in TOFC service except AAR M 931 specification tank trailers as may be allowed by Department of Transportation regulation 10 Document Holder A waterproof container for necessary papers and documents to accompany the trailer shall be attached to the exterior of the trailer on the nose end as near the side and bottom of the trailer as practical The same type container shall be attached to the main rail of the chassis near the VIN plate 11 Tires Trailers and chassis shall be equipped with tires conforming to requirements of Section B of these rules gt 12 Landing Gear Trailers and chassis shall be equipped with landing gear conforming to requirements of Section C of these rules 1 1 2014 3 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SECTION GENERAL CONDITIONS 13 Licensing Trailers and chassis shall be equipped with valid license plates of the state of registry It is the responsibility of the originating carrier to ensure that trailers and chassis are properly licensed and registered 14 Interchange Placement A unit offered in interchange shall be considered as accepted by the receiving carrier a
41. must show the location of the unit on such date 68 4 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules BILLING PROCEDURES APPENDIX A 4 It is suggested that bills shall be returned for correction on account of other error questionable charges unless the net amount involved is at least 5 and exceeds 10 of the total amount of bill but shall be passed for payment at once Requests for depreciated value statements are for informational purposes and are not to be used to achieve 10 of a bill All alleged errors must be brought to the attention of the billing company no later than 60 days after first receipt of the bill otherwise the bill is consid ered valid The billing company must furnish proper explanation shall adjust billing or shall issue counterbilling authority within 60 days otherwise the exceptions are considered valid When the net overcharge or undercharge is less than 5 counterbilling authority should not be issued and billing repair forms returned If objections to bill except for incorrect unit numbers or reporting marks do not amount to 5 in aggregate no exception shall be taken but bill shallbe passed for payment as rendered In any case however if an entire bill is improperly rendered it may be returned regardless of amount Any bill with exceptions may be paid short with a letter sent to the billing subscriber stating bill number equipment number s and an explanation of the exception s
42. of all repairs performed and not billed to the owner must be included in the monthly billing a Submit the original bill or workorder or a copy of the original bill or workorder b Submit computer bill or facsimile 1 112014 Documentation must indicate No Bill or No Charge Documentation shall be included with monthly statement or as a separate attachment but clearly grouped as No Bills Every No Bill repair should be forwarded to the owner unless covered by private contract 67 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX A BILLING PROCEDURES A9 Handling of Bills Bills for repairs to equipment covered by these Rules shall be handled as follows a Calculation Date of Charges Charges must be calculated as of the date of repairs b Owner Responsibility Charges for all repairs for which the owner is responsible shall be billed against the owner In rendering such bill the equipment involved shall be treated as belonging to the company or individual whose name or initial it bears Where the unit bears no such identification its ownership shall be determined by other means c J 2 Repairs Charges for repairs authorized by the Unit Damage Responsibility Report Form J 2 or recorded image shall be billed against the company shown thereon The original Form J 2 recorded im age or a copy thereof shall accompany the billing d Consolidation of Charges A separate Unit
43. performed to correct the defect as per Rule A10 66 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules BILLING PROCEDURES APPENDIX A 11 If the repair does not replace the component affected by the defect the size of the defect addressed by the repair measured in whole inches or for Condition Codes indicating that a patch was applied to make the repair whole square inches 12 When repairs utilize a combination of Location Codes Job Codes Why Made Codes and Condition Codes not contained in Appendix F a description of repairs made with all such descriptions limited to no more than 255 characters 13 The quantity of components matching the Location Code Job Code Why Made Code and Size used to describe the repair 14 Labor and material charges shown separately 15 Overhead charges if any shown separately 16 Column totals for labor and material 17 Total charges billed 18 When the total amount billed exceeds 450 or other amount specified by owner unit built date 19 Labor shall be shown to the nearest 1 10th hour 20 Taxes where applicable e Vacant f Have the support data used to generate mechanized bill retained and made available for inspection and or audit no less than 1 year from the date of billing unless otherwise provided in separate agreements A6 Vacant AT Exceptions When exceptions are taken to a Unit Billing Repair Form the entire form will be rejected A8 No Bills A record
44. section of woven fiberglass with resin compound Position it over both d the wood and feathered area Cover the entire repair area with remainder of the resin Cut a piece of mylar film large enough to overlap onto the masking tape Attach the top edge of film onto the top border of the tape Use a roller to squeeze out excess resin compound along with any air bubbles level to the surface of the original panel e After curing is completed sand the entire repair Dust off and fill small imperfections with polyester body filler or glazing compound If a few pinholes persist after sanding the polyester apply spot filler Prime and paint if desired 4 Surface Repair a The surface must be clean and dry before the patch can be applied Remove all smoke and residual dirt from the repair area with clear hot water and then wipe dry with a clean absorbent cloth b After removing any projecting fibers apply polyester body filler mixed with an appropriate amount of cream hardener leveling it so the surface is smooth and clean c From a roll of adhesive backed repair film cut a length slightly larger than the damaged area Peel back the leading edge of paper liner and fold it down exposing the adhesive surface 5 Replacement of Damaged Section a Examine the severity of the damage Tap the surrounding area to determine the extent of delamination Mark a rectangle about 4 inches larger than apparent damage
45. should be replaced c Scuff Liner The scuff liner and fasteners must be of like material as the original installation Sectioning is acceptable with end joints located at a side post d Roof If the trailer or container is equipped with a plywood liner replacement must be of the same quality type and thickness as the original See B6 Roof Repairs for specific roof repairs 86 4 4 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES APPENDIX B B5 Trailer or Chassis Support Repairs a Landing Legs 1 1 2014 1 Description The landing leg system see Figure B 5 and Figure B 6 has been designed to provide a stable support for the trailer or chassis and is located from centerline of the kingpin Manually operated landing gears must be of two speeds and the legs must be equipped with heavy duty wheels and or pads and heavy duty axles 87 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX B CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES Figure B 5 Leg Assembly Driver 88 Index No Description 1 Pan Assy Inner Housing 2 Leg Assy Outer Support 3 Inner Leg Tube Assy 4 Bearing Thrust 5 Crankshaft 6 Cross Pin 7 Detent Spring 8 Gear Crankshaft Cluster 9 Nut Hex 10 Dust Cover 11 Clamp Dust Cover 12 Pinion Bevel 13 Gasket Support Cover 14 Screw 15 Cover Support Leg 16 Lock Nut 17 Gear Bevel 18 Bearing Bevel Gear 19 Gear Mainshaft Cluster 20 Mainshaft 21 Cross Pin 22 Pan Assy
46. shown for each tire removed if available Billing must also show tire location and the reason for replacement to justify charge All information pertaining to DOT identification codes both on new or recap tires must follow federal regulations in accordance with Tire Identification and Recordkeeping Regulation 49 CFR Part 574 36 F R 1196 2 Inspection and Collection of Unserviceable Tires The inspection and collection of unserviceable tire s shall be a matter of mutual agreement between involved parties as to procedures 3 Retention Period When tires are removed from a trailer or chassis at an intermodal facility or at an outside repair facility authorized by the railroad the tire must be maintained at the facility for at least 7 days or as otherwise agreed Tire s must be marked identifying the trailer or chassis initial and number date wheel position and circle defect The Why Made Code and tread depth must also be indicated 28 to 40 Vacant 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SECTION B TIRES AND TUBES THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY 10 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules LANDING GEARS SECTION C SECTION C LANDING GEARS 41 Conditions at Time of Acceptance and in Interchange The following are conditions at time of acceptance and in interchange a Load Support The landing gear must be in suitable condition to properly support the trailer or chassis load b Condition and Securement T
47. the front LSF RSF TF between the stacking posts is the center LSC RSC TC and the rear stacking post to the back is the rear LSR RSR TR For 20 ft and 40 ft containers the sides and top are designated as center LSC RSC TC c Tires and Axles Facing the rear end of the unit the side to the right shall be known as the right side and wheels tires rims etc shall be known as right outside rear ROR right inside rear RIR right outside quad ROQ right inside quad RIQ right outside center ROC right inside center RIC right outside front ROF and right inside front RIF Similarly the side to the left shall be known as the left side and locations shall be known as left outside rear LOR left inside rear LIR left outside quad LOQ left inside quad LIQ left outside center LOC left inside center LIC left outside front LOF and left inside front LIF If only a single axle assembly is involved it shall be considered as rear and if a triple axle assembly is involved the designations shall be front center and rear If a quad axle assembly is involved the designations shall be front center quad and rear If single wheels are involved instead of dual wheels single wheels shall be designated as outside 1 1 2014 51 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SECTION N LOCATIONS MARKINGS AND 172 Stenciling Weight Height Capacity All trailer container and chas
48. to the axle to which the brake assembly is attached BULKHEAD structure used to protect against damage caused by shifting cargo and or to separate loads structure designed to provide rear end protection Also called DOT underride guard CARGO CONTROL vertical or horizontal structural member normally attached to sidewall posts or flooring with pierced slots for use with cargo tie off straps or double decking components or other restraining devices CERTIFICATE HOLDER A moisture proof container provided for storage and easy access to trailer related literature such as licenses registration defect and maintenance information Also called Registration Holder and Defect Card Holder CERTIFICATION LABEL NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION A label permanently affixed to forward left side of the trailer stating that the vehicle conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Safety Standards in effect on the date of original manufacture CLEARANCE LAMPS Lamps mounted on the floor rear and sides of a vehicle that indicate its overall length and width 1 1 2014 131 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX C GLOSSARY C2 Trailer Component Glossary page 2 of 4 Refer to Figure C 1 and Figure C 2 CONNECTION BOX Contain fittings for trailer emergency and service brake connections and electrical connector to which the lines from the towing vehicle may be connected Also cal
49. 48 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 Factor 0 2778 0 2722 0 2667 0 2611 0 2556 0 2500 0 2444 0 2389 0 2333 0 2278 0 2222 0 2167 0 2111 0 2056 0 2000 0 1944 0 1889 0 1833 0 1778 0 1722 0 1667 0 1611 0 1556 0 1500 0 1444 0 1389 0 1333 0 1278 0 1222 0 1167 0 1111 0 1056 0 1000 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SETTLEMENT FOR DAMAGED STOLEN UNITS SECTION L c Salvage Value Salvage value shall be determined as provided in agreements between the owner and handling line In the absence of an agreement between the owner and the handling line establishing sal vage value salvage value shall be set at zero dollars 157 Handling Line Repair If it is estimated by the handling line that damage is less than the depreciated value less salvage it may make complete repairs of 450 or other amount specified by owner or less exclusive of tires at its own expense and return the unit to service 158 Units Requested Home for Repairs If the owner requests that a unit be returned home for repairs it shall be so handled even if the handling carrier is in a position to and desires to make such repairs However in such case the owner shall pay all transportation costs incurred on other than the handling carrier s lines and shall assume handling costs of the damaging line not to exceed 200 Handling lines must not unnecessarily cut up badly damaged trailers to facilitate
50. 82 Damage Evidential Handling carriers are responsible for damage as follows a Metal door gate sheet post crossmember brace or support cut or torn through thickness of metal including such cuts or tears covered by tape caulk and or tar b Metal door gate sheet post crossmember brace or support bent where proper operation or function of unit is impaired except when caused by deterioration due to corrosion or decay c Clean Interior d DOT Under Ride Guard missing or bent cut per Appendix B Section B15 e Tire sidewall cut punctured through one or more plies of fabric f Tire shoulder and or tread cut punctured through one or more plies of fabric when such injury is larger than 1 4 inch When the tire shoulder and or tread is punctured through the tire causing a hole 1 4 inch in diameter or less the injury must be patched prior to reuse g Damage to tires and tubes as a result of being slid flat Any tire is considered to be slid flat if a flat spot occurs and removes 4 32 inches of tread or rubber when compared to the re maining tread It is not necessary for the tire to have loss of air h Damage to tires and tubes as a result of being run flat To prevent run flat damage tires should be inflated as per Appendix B Section B14 83 Losses Handling carriers are responsible for loss as follows a Theft of trailer container chassis or bogie or known theft of parts thereof b Door or ga
51. AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES APPENDIX B b Inspection Standards for Tires Used on the Highway casings must be top quality 12 14 ply Department of Transportation approved or Japanese casings that are also acceptable No tires to be accepted for retreading may contain any of the following weaknesses or injuries or require section repairs 1 External a Ply separation b Tread separations that are not removed during buffing c Broken damaged kinked or exposed bead wire d Oxidation weather checking exceeding 1 32 inch in depth e Truck tires worn to the body plies on more than 10 of the worn tire circumference are permitted provided in the opinion of the retreader the tire can be satisfactorily retreaded f Holes larger than inch after skiving after the object is removed holes are those injuries that must be filled with a suitable repair material but do not require reinforcement maximum three hole repairs per casing provided hole patches are at least 10 inches apart NOTE Nail hole patches must be applied over the inside of the punctured areas Section repairs are not allowed g Injuries penetrating sidewall cord h Injuries exceeding inch the shoulder area 2 Internal a Injuries to the plies in the bead area b Loose cords on the inside ply or evidence of having been run underinflated or overloaded c Non repairable damage to the inner liner or bead sealing a
52. AND HEATING THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY 14 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules ACCESSORIES AND SPECIAL EQUIPMENT SECTION E SECTION E ACCESSORIES AND SPECIAL EQUIPMENT 71 Removable Items Stenciling The name and number of removable items accompanying open top platform or flatbed trailers must be stenciled in not less than 1 inch figures in a suitable location of the trailer preferably the front portion of the bulkhead Removable items include a Chains binders cables and tie down devices b Tarpaulins including securements c Tarpaulin bows d Rear header bar high side open top e Bulkhead 72 Delivering Carrier Responsibility The delivering carrier shall be responsible for any removable items listed in Rule 71 and so stenciled on trailer that are missing when the trailer is offered in interchange 73 Handling Carrier Responsibility a Securement of Equipment The proper replacement and securement on the trailer oftarpaulins tarpaulin bows rear header bar side sections end gates etc that were removed to facilitate loading or unloading is the responsibility of the carrier in possession of the trailer b Tarpaulins and Bows Loaded Trailers When a loaded open top trailer is offered in interchange and is equipped with tarpaulins and bows the tarpaulin and bows must be in their proper position with the tarpaulin spread and secured In the event the lading is of such nature that the ta
53. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules Including Billing and Repair Procedures Governing the Interchange of Repairs to and Settlement for Units Used in Intermodal Service Effective January 1 2014 Association of American Railroads Safety and Operations 425 Third Street SW Washington DC 20024 Changes incorporated in the January 1 2014 version of the Intermodal Interchange Rules are listed below ABI Mea Revised TIE 4 Rule 101 B Revised THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY Preamble Preface AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules Contents SECTION A GENERAL CONDITIONS GOVERNING ACCEPTANCE AND DELIVERY OF UNITS IN INTERCHANGE 51 9 2 incdunt iura an Re erm m ab due 1 Equi SSL Sri S pment SpecificationS Hazmat Placardiig PD EE Eoadifig s ancient iaia aaa ass Clearance Profile clacio tet dei eene Weight Restrictions s u u demi eue sete etd innata ira Electrical Connector xe Y ha ito ei lia Tank Containers Sa O SS h aa b C d e Compliance Certification Cassie Stans dat ner ie Tank Data Plate rer RO La Tank
54. BILLING SECTION H SECTION H REPAIRS AND BILLING 95 Detailed Procedures For more detailed procedures on repairs and billing refer to Appendix A 96 Repairs Exceeding 450 When the estimated cost of repairs exceeds 450 or other amount specified by the owner exclusive of tires and refrigeration unit repairs shall be handled under the provisions of Section L Rule 156 or Section M Rule 165 and Rule 166 97 Handling Line Responsibility When a unit damaged in excess of 450 or other amount specified by owner is returned to its owner for repairs the carrier responsible for the damage will be responsible for those items as listed on Form J 2 or recorded image 98 Repair Cost Limit In no case shall the cost of repairs to a unit exceed its depreciated value less salvage except as provided in agreements between carriers and handling lines 99 Standards for Repair When repairs are made to a unit the owner s standard must be maintained and material applied must be of similar quality and type as material removed Repairs are subject to the procedures of Appendix B Repairs when completed are subject to acceptance by the unit owner If the owner s standard s for the applicable repair or replacement of specific component s is stenciled on the unit such standard must be followed 100 Safety Conditioning for Loading Any unit that requires repairs to render it safe for handling or to condition it for loading may be repaired subj
55. Billing Repair Form and bill shall be submitted for repairs to individual units of equipment and all charges for repairs shall be consolidated against any one company into one separate statement listing supporting invoices by unit number and amount each calendar month An index of billing forms with unit numbers and amounts billed each unit shall be located directly behind the cover sheet of the bill e Time Limits All bills should be rendered promptly Bills rendered after 75 days from the date of repairs may be declined Where counterbilling is involved the counterbilling carrier shall be allowed an additional 30 days to render the bill f Corrections Counterbilling 1 Nobill shall be returned for correction on account of incorrect unit numbers or reporting marks but shall be passed for payment at once and the alleged error brought to the attention of the company rendering same no later than 90 days after first receipt of the bill 2 To effect economies in the cost of handling bills for unit repairs it is suggested that checking for unit numbers and location be eliminated where the total charge per unit is not more than 5 because it is usually found that corrected numbers are furnished or locations verified 3 The billing company shall furnish correct unit reference or shall issue within 90 days counterbilling authority If it is alleged that the unit was not on the repairing road on the date claimed the unit owner
56. DIX A Why Made Codes Associated With Repairs 01 Correct Improper Repair 20 Bent 02 Corrosion 21 Broken 03 Rotted 22 Defective 04 Flex Cracks 23 Inoperative 05 Burned Out 24 Leaking 06 State Federal Insp 25 Loose 07 Vandalism 26 Missing 08 Dirty Nails Dunnage 27 Slick Tread 09 Warranty 28 Separated Cap 10 Retire Destroyed 29 Blister 11 Terminated 30 Run Flat 13 Lost Stolen 31 Cut Torn 14 Per Contract 32 Worn Out 15 Railroad Damage 33 Flat Tire 16 Slid Flat 34 Channel Crack or Weather 17 Close and Secure Door 35 Weld Broken 18 Contaminated 36 Internal Failure 19 Driver Vehicle Inspection 37 Report Location Codes 1 1 2014 LIC left inside center LIF left inside front LIQ left inside quad LIR left inside rear LOC left outside center LOF left outside front left outside quad left outside rear LS left side LSC left side center LSF left side front LSR left side rear LF left front LR left rear F front R rear interior 0 under C complete 1 RIC right inside center RIF right inside front RIQ right inside quad RIR right inside rear ROC right outside center ROF right outside front ROQ right outside quad ROR right outside rear RS right side RSC right side center RSF right side front RSR right side rear RF right front RR right rear T top TC top center TF top front TR top rear Figure15 Association of American Railroads Unit Repair Billing Form ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAIL
57. HUCKBOLTS Rit OR GRADE 5 HEX HEAD U a um PLE LLLA A Ree rm CX NOTE Splice plate has the option of being installed internally externally or both as above to top rail 100 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES APPENDIX B Figure 12 Splicing of Bottom Rails m NOTE SPLICE PLATE MAY BE OF STEEL OR We DUE 22 0 Z XZ AL lt 644 ALUMINUM 1 i 54 LE DA ZE MEX ik 00000000 Troy E PA 3 10mm HUCKBOLTS OR GRADE 5 HEX HEAD J T 3 10mm HUCKBOLTS Grade 5 HEAD KX lt lt lt 23 8 VEN 55 NOTE Bottom splice plate must extend minimum of three crossmembers B9 Riveting a General A large portion of components on trailers and containers is engineered to be permanently fastened together by riveting The importance of using correct riveting techniques cannot be overlooked in the discussion of proper trailer or container repairs Listed below are some riveting techniques refer to Figure B 13 Figure B 14 and Figure B 15 b Inspection Procedures for Locating Defective or Loose Rivets There are several methods of detecting a loose or defectiv
58. Ie rne cente ai 20 Wear ss e 21 to 25 1 1 2014 eren AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SECTION B TIRES AND TUBES u ln 7 26 Conditions at Time of Acceptance and in Interchange 7 Presence of Tires and Wheel 606 2 2 2 1 12 4 1 6 6 41 7 b Suitability of Tires and RIMS retro cbe tnr hint cede 7 e re deleted ea eerie ied cec 7 d Lack of Foreign ODJSGls eerte 7 e Inflation eal du 7 27 Maintenance Repair and 7 a Trailer or Chassis Owner Responsibility 7 b Handling Line Responsibility eater tte 8 1 Maintenance 8 2 Unserviceable Tires saliera 8 det 8 4 Serviceable Tubes cena trie 8 5 Unserviceable aote t Gada E le uot 8 6 Booting Sectioning or 8 Exchanging of Ac nee 8 8 Multiple Renewals and Replacement at Terminals and by
59. ND HEAD RIVET SIZE GRIP RANGE HOLE PREPARATION os bespla 3 LENGTH SIZE LIMITS X 395 404 395 404 MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION au 277 MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION MARKING DIMPLE rr dI SOLID ALUMINUM COUNTERSUNK RIVET SIZE RANGE HOLE PREPARATION DRILL HOLE LENGTH 2 LIMITS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION D ALUMINUM BUTTON HEAD RIVET BRAZIER HEAD RIVET SIZE GRIP RANGE HOLE PREPARATION SE asgl aa IN LENGTH SIZE LIMITS ENGTH MAX SIZE LIMITS s 3 8 1 111 300 395 404 1927 196 i 16 173 361 X 395 404 360 548 395 404 192 196 192 196 1927 196 192 196 192 196 256 261 256 261 256 261 256 261 256 261 1 1 2014 105 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX B CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES B10 Axles Bearings and Brakes See Figure B 16 and Figure B 17 a General Several components in this manual have been discussed as being integral components of the intermodal trailer or chassis without the proper care and preventive maintenance bearings and brakes in need of repair delay delivery of freight b Brakes 1 Brake Inspection Cracked or broken drums ruptured diaphragms other chamber leaks and missing broken or disconnected parts present imminently hazardous conditions likely to result in an accident or breakdown Trailers or chassi
60. NIT REPAIR PROCEDURES b Repair Procedures 1 Rear Doors a Plating of rear doors is not permitted and shall not be considered a proper repair except as only a temporary repair Self sealing patches are allowable on cuts that do not extend more than 1 8 inch into the door plywood b All door replacements shall be made with like materials gaskets door hardware door dimensions c When doors are mounted they shall be mounted flush with the door frame and shall be constructed such that the curbside door must be opened before the roadside door can be opened d All decals and signs shall be replaced on new doors e The replacement of all tie backs on new doors is required 2 Security Hardware a Lock rods and hinge plates shall meet AAR M 931 specifications b When doors are replaced the security plate must be replaced c All door seal locking devices door securement hardware and door attachment hardware must be affixed by fully welding or by the use of tamper proof fasteners to preclude entry into the trailer or container by removal of any of the door hardware components A minimum of one fastener on each of the top and bottom hinges and top and bottom lock rod support bearings shall be tamper proof All door seal hasp fasteners also shall be tamper proof 1 Fasteners be considered tamper proof by virtue of their original design or because of alteration to reusable fasteners which requ
61. OCEDURES Figure B 10 Rule of Thumb for Trailer Splicing If splice s exist s at any A location then splice is permitted at any other A location s If splice s exist s at any B location then splice is permitted at any other B location s Neither A location may be spliced if either B location on the same side is spliced Neither B location may be spliced if either A location on the same side is spliced NOTE No more than one splice section of rail is permitted in any top or bottom rail except stretch trailers b Definitions 1 Top Rail Protectors Top rail protectors are non structural attachments at side rails located near the top side to protect the top rails and roof from contact with lift arms of lifting devices The bearing surface of top rail protectors is designed so as to prevent any contact of the lift arms of lifting devices with the trailer top rails or roof Top rail protectors are fastened to the trailer in a manner that prevents damage of top rail protector attachments by lift arms of lifting devices 98 4 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES 2 Lift Pads Bottom Rail Protectors APPENDIX B Lift pads are non structural attachments at bottom side rails to protect crossmembers bottom side rails side walls and mechanical fasteners located near the bottom of the side and beneath the body from contact with lift shoes of lifting devices a The hor
62. Outer Housing 23 Bolt Hex 24 Nut Hex 25 Washer 26 Bolt Hex 27 Crank Support 28 Shaft Cross 29 Bolt Shoulder 30 Washer 31 Nut Hex 32 Sand Shoe Assy 33 Tube Axle 34 Retaining Ring 35 Plate Mounting Lug 36 Clip Crank Handle Retaining 37 Mounting Bracket 38 Bushing 39 Bushing Mainshaft 40 Bushing Crankshaft 41 Fitting Lubrication 42 Standard Sand Shoe 43 Low Profile Sand Shoe 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES APPENDIX B Figure B 6 Support Frames and Supports Index No Description 1 2 Defects Zee Assembly Generally 5 X Members Support Mounting V Brackets Mounting Skirts Strut Assembly or Diagonal Brace Crossbrace Diagonal Brace Cross Shaft Leg Assy Driven Single Speed Slave Leg Assy Driver Two Speed Gearside Removable Fastener Crank Handle NOTE Use of minimum Grade 5 bolt required When a landing gear lower leg and or upper leg assembly is bent damaged or deformed to a point that will not allow free vertical travel the leg s should be replaced The normal defects associated with non functional landing gear are a Broken welds b Loose fasteners missing broken defective or improper materials c Legs improperly adjusted d Defective components bent or broken e Dry or insufficient lubricant 3 Repair Comparability Required a Ifotherthan the original type legs are installed the bolt patter
63. PPENDIX B CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES 5 Apply a non shrinking sealer between the patch and trailer body One bead must be applied around the perimeter of the damaged area The other bead must be adjacent to the rivet line and applied in a manner that does not allow an excessive amount of sealant to seep to the outside perimeter of the patch 6 A self sealing pop rivet is the correct hardware to use on side panel repairs excludes drive rivets and screws 7 For securement of panels to posts to the trailer or container structure buck rivets and or structural mono bolts must be used Self sealing pop rivets may be used only at the rail area where there is no rear access due to the trailer s or container s structural configuration 8 A patch cannot extend from one panel to another Figure B 1a Figure B 1a Patching Panels PATCH CANNOT EXTEND FROM ONE PANEL TO ANOTHER BUCK RIVETS MUST BE USED Patch A gt m em s n mm CORRECT REPAIR FOR PATCHING OF PANEL NOTE No patch shall be less than 4 on any one side 9 Cuts the full length of a single panel in the area of the top or bottom rail must be sectioned Sections must be a minimum of 9 inches All sections must be buck riveted 78 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES APPENDIX B c Patching Body Panel of Steel Container Use of the correct type of steel as well as pr
64. R Freight container of rigid construction the major components of which can easily be folded or disassembled and then reassembled Also referred as flat rack CONTAINER A unit of transport equipment that is a of a permanent character and strong enough for repeated use b specially designed to facilitate the carrier of goods by one or more modes of transport without intermediate reloading c fitted with devices permitting its ready handling particularly its transfer from one mode to another The term container does not include vehicles or conventional packing Also referred to as freight container cargo container intermodal container CONTAINER CHASSIS A frame equipped with wheels landing gear and kingpin assembly excluding floor sides and roof and with locking devices for securing and transporting a container as a wheeled vehicle CONTAINER DISPLACEMENT The outside cubic volume of the container CORNER FITTINGS Fittings located at the eight corners of the container that provide means for handling stacking and securing the container May also be called corner castings CORNER STRUCTURES POST VEertical frame components located at the four corners of the container integral with the corner fittings and connecting the roof floor and wall structures of closed containers or the wall and floor structures of an open top container CROSSMEMBERS Structural members attached to the b
65. R SILL QTY DIMENSIONS OO QTY DIMENSIONS HT O ruBE TUBELESS O OBRO CRANK SHAFT LOCATION S QUANTITY QUANTI DIMENSIONS L1 CROSSMEMBER S sTACKING POST NI 8 POST O FRONT O REAR FRONT REAR pno pent O 1 Door Post Lees Ogay O TANDEM ORR CROSS CHANNEL UPPER BENT cur BRO UANTITY BENT a FRONT DIMENSION FRONT DIMENSION TUNNEL RAIL S DIMENSIONS ts H Rs SISSA T UNDER RIDE GUARD n REAR DIMENSION REAR DIMENSION i DIMENSIONS BENT CUT TIRES AND TUBES 1 OUTRIGGER S BOTTOM SIDE RAIL 1 BOTTOM SIDE RAIL oa Ois Ors Figen Bl CUT 0 pro Baer Dour C CUT SF SLID FLAT RF RUNFLAT MS MISSING LOF LOR LIR QTY DIMENSIONS QTY DIMENSIONS ROF RIF ROR RIR 15 RS QTY L oTHER Inspected Employed by Figure4 Vacant THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY Figure5 Form J 3 Authority for Transfer or Adjustment of Intermodal Equipment or Intermodal Lading Form J 3 Intermodal Service No Authority for Transfer or Adjustment of Intermodal Equipment or Intermodal Lading Equipment Owner Equipment or Initials quip Number If interchanged by rail Carrying Cars Initials No Contents of Equipment Name of Shi
66. ROADS UNIT REPAIR BILLING FORM SPLC R TRAILER CONT REPAIR E INITIALS NUMBER KIND M MANUFACTURER O THER T PAYEE SHOP ID DATE BUILT MO YR T CHASSIS INITIALS NUMBER J 2 RESPONSIBILITY INVOICE NUMBER DATE REPAIR REPAIR COMPLETION DATE DATE J 2 DATE REPAIRED RAMP SHOP DELAY AT DAYS JOB DEBIT R R WHY RR LABOR NEW REPAIR MAT L LABOR CODE CREDIT R C MADE MAT LOCATION HOURS QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT LOADED EMPTY AUTHORIZED AUTH NUMBER INVOICE TOTAL R C REPAIR CONDITION WHY MADE CODES LOCATION CODES 0 Temporary Repair 02 Bent 23 Flex Cracks C Complete Unit R amp L 1 Replace w New 03 Broken 24 Burned Out Front 2 Replace w Used 04 Defective 25 State Federal Insp R Rear 4 amp 05 Inoperative 26 Vandalism Interior 5R amp R 06 Leaking 27 Dirty Nails Dunnage LF Left Front 6 Material Only 07 Loose 28 Warranty RF Right Front 7 Labor Only 08 Missing 29 Retire Destroyed LR Left Rear 8 Straighten 14 Cut 30 Terminated RR Right Rear 9 Seal 15 Worn Out Det 31 Lost Stolen 15 Left Side A Secure 18 Weld Broken 32 Per Contract RS Right Side B Patch 19 Internal Failure 33 Railroad Damage LSC Left Side Center C Section 20 Correct Improper Repair 35 Close and Secure Door LSF Left Side Front D Weld 21 Corrosion 36 Contaminated LSR Left Side Rear E Patch Buck Rivets 22 Rott
67. T CUT QTY DIMENSIONS BENT CUT C RADIUS PANEL DIMENSION L nose PANEL S CORNER POST DIMENSION Opent R Opent FRONT DIMENSION REAR DIMENSION M DIMENSION QTY DIMENSONS DIMENSIONS REAR DIMENSION SLIDER RAIL n 5 Ors INT POST S L cur REAR LEGS EXT NOSE POST S mm pent Hour pent cur OBRO Treo LI poors LANDING LEGS ONON GEAR KS DIMENSION I 1 FRONT SILL BENT en BULKHEAD _ OL gent Bro Bis B ns RS DIMENSION pent H n LI LocKRops BENT BRO CHASSIS OpenT OBRO CROSSMEMBER S DIMENSIONS 1 DIAGONAL BRACE S BENT SIDES L R LEFT RIGHT gt H BRO MEE QUANTITY QUANTITY TOP SIDE RAIL SIDE RAIL C HINGES ie 1 MAIN FRAME RAIL H BRO pent cur OBRO diis n n gent Bro QUANTITY 18 RS cRossBRACE LOWER FBENT ELOU div DIMENSIONE LEFT QTY DIMENSIONS L R d QUANTITY genr Hcur Osro TS DIMENSION 1 SIDE PANEL S 151 PANEL S ESIDIMENSION Opent Hour Opent Hour 1 REAR HEADER O n n n MOUNTING BRACKET at BENT CUT BRO WING PLATE RS DIMENSION rims O O DIMENSIONS LS RS H cur 5 C INT SIDE POST S INT SIDE POST S EXT SIDE POST S _ EXT SIDE POST S _ H cur BRO D pent P BENT cur OBRO REA
68. ailcar Storm or flood Explosion Unconcealed fire and inside or concealed fire when handling line has knowledge of same while unit is in its possession Failure to properly handle unit on or off car Failure to properly close and secure doors Contamination by loading with contaminating commodities such as 1 Animal products including hides pelts or skins glue stock manure or fertilizing compounds with contaminating odor meat refuse offal tankage or waste from slaughtered animals bones or horns with contaminating odor dried blood tallow 2 Copra 3 Fish scrap or fish meal 4 Shellfish in bulk 5 Shells clam mussel or oyster in raw state with contaminating odor 6 Asphalt asphaltum natural or asphalt compounds by product or petroleum 7 Creosote or creosoted materials 8 Lamp black carbon black all types graphite black lead or plumbago 9 Poisonous chemicals or compounds in containers or bulk 10 Scrap batteries and vehicle components including loose or baled scrap metal that leaks oil and grease such as but not limited to axles differentials engine blocks and transmissions 11 Loose metal shreddings or shavings not in bales or containers 12 Bulk municipal waste 13 Bakery waste 17 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SECTION F HANDLING CARRIER RESPONSIBILITY h Repair and servicing to brakes and brake system components due to accumulation of ice and snow
69. and Safety Relief Valve aa aan Det 9 Tank Trailers Cargo Tanks Carrying Materials 10 Document Holder ua u sa DESI I 12 Landing Gear u q ene acento ct ai tco 13 14 Interchange Placement Li eee rale lai b Cielo a EE Rubber Interchange ace lea 15 Detective W mt SATIN 16 Flat Rack COhLallers iio ete shack sanded e erret tx alla ai Ta Po ILDN Concentrated LOAdS aa WelliPlacements Quam ssh Atala on paia cli e i a Loaded Stacking Configuration ida SHOEI COINS tnr e bte IE etate EOad Securement ere eie xoci ay Gross Hazmat Restrictions a a Empty Collapsed Movement Requirements a 17 Gasoline LPG Refrigeration Units iii 18 Portable Heater 6 19 Equipment Registration and Reporting a b Equipment Initial Number n gt TRAIN Il and UMLER Repottifg re
70. and Service Inc Maersk Sealand Sea Star Line S E Capital Container Finance Corp Stevens Transport Tank Solutions Tire Management Tires Services Co Transwest Logistics TTM Logistics S A de C V WTL Rail Corporation XTRA Intermodal 148 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules COMPLETE MATRIX APPENDIX F APPENDIX F COMPLETE MATRIX This Appendix references a matrix that lists all valid combinations of Job Codes Why Made Codes Condition Codes and Location Codes and that assigns responsibility for each such combination based on the Rules contained in the main body of these Intermodal Interchange Rules This matrix is available as a separate download at AAR s Web site www aar com 1 1 2014 149 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX F COMPLETE MATRIX THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY 150 1 1 2014
71. and other parts and accessories as required by governmental regulatory agencies b Units shall be equipped with conspicuity tape as required by governmental regulatory agencies Chassis also shall have conspicuity tape applied to the front bolster 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules GENERAL CONDITIONS SECTION A 8 Tank Containers Tank containers must comply with applicable Department of Transportation regulations a Compliance Certification TOFC loading of tank containers must be on certified AAR M 931 Appendix G chassis b Loading Conditions Tank containers must comply with applicable DOT regulations including 49 CFR 174 for interchange movement under these rules Additionally on conventional single unit COFC cars end of car cushioning and positive lock securement devices meeting the requirements of AAR Specification M 952 latest revision are required Cushioning protection is not required on multi unit spine cars and other slackless intermodal equipment Tank containers may be moved in the well of single or multi unit double stack cars but no other container may be loaded above the tank container placarded Hazmat In single or multi unit double stack cars neither cushioning nor positive lock securement is required c Tank Data Plate Tank data plate s must be affixed to the tank or frame d Tank and Safety Relief Valve Tank and safety relief valve if installed must have a retest interval no
72. aped or diagonal break into or through plies usually visible from the inside of the tire Radial Crack A crack in the outer surface of the tire usually the sidewall area proceeding perpendicularly to the bead Tread Cracks channel or groove Cracks in the base of the tread grooves or voids BUCKLED Any gross distortion of the tire body or tread area evidenced by wrinkling on the inside of the casting BUFFED CONTOUR The shape of the buffed tire that usually includes a specified radius and width BUFFED RADIUS A measure of the buffed surface curvature from shoulder to shoulder BUFFED TEXTURE That surface produced by buffing rasping or cutting as defined by The Rubber Manufacturers Association Buffed Textures RMA Shop Bulletin No 29 CASING The complete tire structure adhesive compound used to provide building tack May be brushed or sprayed on the buffed surface CHECK precut pattern used to determine the contour of a buffed tire to check compatibility to a matrix CORDS The individual strands forming the plies in a tire CROSS SECTION C S The section width of a tire casing 1 1 2014 137 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX C GLOSSARY C4 Tire Glossary page 2 of 4 Refer to Figure C 3 and Figure C 4 CURE The process of vulcanization of rubber by applying heat pressure and time CURING TUBES Special stubs placed within the tire
73. ard Holder Catwalk Tail Lights OO lt Light Bar Mud Flap Discharge Valve and Hose Holder Tubes Dust Cap License Plate End Frame Banding Outer Jacket lt Drain Tube Outer Jacket d Decals Placard Holder 1 _ Placard Holder Document Tube M a Splash Guards Rear Fenders Front Fenders T Tires and Rims A Bolster and Twist Lock Registration Holder v Dolly Legs 1 1 2014 47 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SECTION L SETTLEMENT FOR DAMAGED STOLEN UNITS 160 to 164 Vacant 48 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SETTLEMENT FOR DEFECTIVE UNITS SECTION M SECTION M SETTLEMENT FOR DEFECTIVE UNITS OWNER S RESPONSIBILITY 165 Notification When a foreign unit has owner defects and the estimate of repairs exceeds 450 or another amount specified by the owner exclusive of tires and reefer heater repairs described in Section B and Section D of these Rules the owner must be notified Notification shall include the major defects and the estimated cost of repairs 166 Disposition The owner must furnish disposition within 10 working days of the date of notification a Return Home If the owner elects to have the unit returned home the owner must reimburse the handling carrier the actual cost of loading and assume the freight charges over intermediate lines 1 Dispute If the owner elects to have the handling carrier return the unit and upon return of the uni
74. ation of the woven fiberglass Discard excess resin Repeat the same procedure for the bottom horizontal section Leave the film taped in place and work on the outside of the trailer or container repeating the previous steps n When the interior horizontal sections have cured remove the mylar strips and lightly feather the corners to make smooth joints Repeat this procedure on the vertical strips Following horizontal curing sand high points for a smooth surface Also apply vertical strips to outside 83 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX B CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES o Fill any small imperfections with polyester body filler or body glazing compound before and after sanding If a few pinholes persist after sanding the polyester apply spot filler and sand again until the desired finish is obtained p Mask off the patch and prime the entire repair if painting is desired After the primer dries spray on two coats of paint q The completed patch should offer the same structural integrity and near perfect surface as the original fiberglass panel B4 General Interior Repairs a Floors 1 Floor Structure and Damage The floor of a trailer or container is a key element of the structural system In addition to the normal vertical loads it carries longitudinal loads such as dock bumps etc Floors in trailers or containers are normally of glued laminated hardwood that is in most cases one piece the ful
75. ay be contrary to these rules These rules are formulated to provide a means for fair and proper adjustments of questions arising between unit owners and handling companies with the intent of e Making the unit owner responsible for and therefore chargeable with repairs to its units necessitated by ordinary wear and tear in fair service by safety requirements by the standards of the Association of American Railroads and by the requirements of the various regulatory agencies controlling highway movement of such equipment Placing responsibility and providing a means of settlement for damage to any unit occurring through improper handling or improper protection by the handling company Providing that inspection of unit for interchange will be in accordance with the Code of Rules Assuring that settlement of disputes occurring under other arrangements not invoking these Rules must be settled in accordance with the terms of the agreement or contract between the parties involved AAR members agree to accept equipment that is in compliance with these rules and may accept other equipment at their individual discretion Where the term units appears in these rules it includes all equipment which is designed for use in TOFC COFC Service including trailers containers and chassis as defined in Rule 159 Where the term owner appears in these rules it shall be interpreted to include lessee but in any case will be the owner or le
76. be accomplished by using the manufacturer s recommended repair kit b Damage that goes through the glass fibers and into the plywood This damage requires that the damaged area be cleared back to sound materials and repaired with glass mat resin and surface finish c Puncture damage that goes completely through the panel This damage requires that both faces of the panel be repaired d Severely smashed or damaged panels In this case the complete damaged area must be removed and replaced In some cases complete panel replacement may be necessary 1 1 2014 81 APPENDIX B AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES 3 Non Puncture Damage Repair a b Determine the extent of the damage Measure and mark 4 inch area outside the damage and draw in 2 inch lines for the feathered area Score along the inside lines with a sander and peel off all damaged fiberglass Disc sand to remove all damaged plywood Feather the area where exposed wood and fiberglass of the original panel meet Remove dust If moisture exits dry with heat lamps Using wide masking tape make a rectangular border around the repair area Sand the gel coat surface inside the rectangle to roughen the smooth surface enough for good adhesion Mix resin compound to accurate proportions and apply to the entire repair area Fill in center depressions with an extra layer of resin to help eliminate air bubbles c Saturate a
77. be supported by a minimum of three crossmembers NEW BOARD INSTALLATION REMOVING DAMAGED FLOOR BOARD Install three 2 self New floor of the same section and tapping flat screws material must be supported by three at each cross 3 crossmembers Butts must fall at member covered by crossmember centerlines new board three at butts b All repairs to flooring or decking must be of a similar quality and like installation as the original flooring be free of visible defects and be top coated undercoated c Before starting repairs it is recommended that an inspection of the crossmembers in the area of the board failure be made to determine if any crossmembers are in need of repair or replacement 1 1 2014 85 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX B CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES d In the event of floor area damage determine the extent of the damage and indicate the extremes of the damage Repair as follows 1 From the point at which the damaged area stops proceed in a forward and rearward direction at least one additional crossmember space and mark the floor Remove the floor screws in adjacent boards that will allow the damaged floor section to be raised above floor level and cut the damaged boards at the points marked Obtain an identical section thickness and variety of lumber for replacement 2 Cut a section of the replacement lumber to a length compatible with the removed material Apply a bead of
78. butyl or silicone caulking to the mating perimeter edges of the floorboard and lay in place ensuring that the joint between adjacent boards interlocks 3 Reinstall any missing fasteners in adjacent boards and drill a minimum of three holes through the new board plank at each crossmember location Install 2 inch long self tapping flat head screws at each location 4 Install a bead of caulk across the butt joint between the new and adjacent floor planks to ensure against leakage 5 In situations where extensive damage is done to a floor and more than one floor board is damaged be sure to install replacement planks so that no two adjacent butt joint conditions exist at any one crossmember If necessary stagger the joints by installing longer than required floor replacement inserts at adjacent positions This is extremely important Any distortion that results in the lack of contact between the floor and the crossmember can be remedied by reinstalling screws through the floor and positioning nuts on the bottom shank of the screw thereby clamping the floor and crossmember together 6 The butt gap between boards shall not exceed 74 inch b Side Liners 1 Repair replacement materials shall be the same quality type and thickness as the original liner material 2 The installation of ply liners should use the same type fasteners as used in the original installation 3 If a ply liner has a hole greater than 4 inches the ply liner
79. cement must be of like size shape and strength as the opposite position and must be properly secured 7 Landing Gear Crank Handle When it is necessary to replace the landing gear crank handle the replacement must be of sufficient size and shape to clear the side of trailer or container and must store in existing storage retainer 8 Cross Shaft When it is necessary to replace the cross shaft the replacement must be of the same size shape and strength as that of the original equipment A removable fastener must be used in installation B6 Roof Repairs a General Roof repairs see Figure B 7 are equally if not more important than repairs to the nose or side walls of a trailer or container Correct materials and good workmanship can determine if there will be load damage caused by weather Roof panels that have a tear or hole should be repaired to prevent structural failure and water damage to cargo Generally repairs consist of a relatively simple patch or replacing a section of roof panel the full width of the trailer or container extending to the nearest roof bows adjacent to the damaged area Certain procedures must therefore be followed when roof repairs are made 90 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES APPENDIX B FigureB 7 Roof Sheet Edge Treatment ROOF SHEET INNER NOSE e de ROOF BOW d ELECTRICAL CONDUIT RETAINER GROOVE SIDE POST
80. containing hazardous materials shall be properly placarded in accordance with the Hazardous Materials Regulations of the Department of Transportation and such other regulations governing safe transportation No surface material of previous placards is acceptable in interchange Painted over placards are not acceptable 3 Loading Practices a Lading shall be properly distributed secured and blocked and in compliance with the AAR Intermodal Loading Guide for Products in Closed Trailers and Containers and the AAR Mechanical Section 7 Rules Governing the Loading of Commodities on Open Top Trailers Containers to be Handled Trailer Container on Flat Car TOFC COFC Service It is not intended that closed trailers or containers be opened for interior inspection of loads unless the trailer or container shows exterior evidence of distress apparently due to lading conditions or unless there is reason to believe that the trailer or container has not been properly loaded b Loading of units on rail cars shall be in compliance with the AAR Intermodal Committee Loading Capabilities Guide available on the AAR website www aar org 4 Clearance Profile Units shall conform to published railroad clearances to final destination and to published highway clearances where units are handled off rail 5 Weight Restrictions The weight of the unit and lading shall conform to all regulations governing the various transportation services to final desti
81. ctive or Loose Rivets 101 c Proper Riveting cerent teneret lai 102 EAM oar a 102 B10 Axles Bearings and 106 a Cenerentola alas ate asd asua lr 106 b leale alain 106 1 Brake InSB6Cti r m 106 2 Brake Adjustments 106 3 Spring Brake Chambers lana 107 107 B11 Upper Coupler and Kingpin nn 111 R AT La tee tert T 111 1 Repair ReSIICHOFi eiie 111 2 King pins u a dier etg diues 111 b Upper ee 112 vlii 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules oerte atn u ku w a Locking Mechanistris ala 1 TYPES tiat o aaa 2 Safety Requirement b Guide Hold Down Brackets c Maintenance o secet Qu saa ides cabanas d PRU RID GS E B13 Electrical and Air Systems tdt etat Electrical System i oo E te aui ve beati te petu o utate 1 Lighting S y5te isis q a 2 Protective Coating hib eet 3
82. d No spot repair may penetrate the first ply or exceed 4 square inches 4 Precured Thread Retreading a Tread rubber must be centered around the buffed circumference of the tires 1 8 inch 3 175 mm b Thread pattern interruption must be minimized at the splice c Cut ends must have a buffed texture over the entire surface and be free of contaminants d Curing 1 Uncured Tread Retreading a Tires shall be stored in such a manner as to prevent distortion of the uncured rubber and shall be kept free from contamination b Information or specifications on curing time temperature pressure and proper curing of tubes and rims when used shall be posted 2 Precured Tread Retreading a Envelopes diaphragms or outside steam bags shall be leak free b Information or specifications on curing time temperature pressure and proper curing of tubes and rims when used shall be posted 1 1 2014 129 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX B CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES c Wicking when required shall be accomplished to allow air removal from between the envelope diaphragm or outside steam bags on the enclosed tire areas during cure 6 Final Inspection After curing the retreader shall make a final examination of the tire a The inside of the tire shall be checked to ensure that nail holes reinforced skives section repairs and spot repairs are properly bonded b The retreaded tire shall not be buck
83. d Post Trailers and Containers 80 e Panel Replacement of Steel Box 81 fo PRP Panel Damage ste uuu tp cott nen pU aeu endet NE ead 81 c pP 81 2 Damage Categories otio itus 81 3 Non Puncture Damage Repair eene 82 4 Surface tet debidas 82 5 Replacement of Damaged 82 B4 General Interior Repairs sss 84 FIO ONS c 84 1 Floor Structure and Damage 84 2 Flooring sek adie esas 85 b cost te eda e RE p E OR 86 e 86 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules ROOT oM y Aa yy 86 B5 Trailer or Chassis Support 87 TT UM 87 T Description Ju riale dee 87 PANES EM 89 3 Repair Comparability Required 89 4 Component Replacement vs Leg 90 5 Landing Gear Mounting 90 6 Sand Shoes Dolly Wheels and
84. dded primarily for casing protection which in some cases may be removed during retreading REINFORCEMENT REPAIR Any material usually rubber and fabric vulcanized to a tire to add strength to the tire cord body at an injury REPAIRING Reconditioning of portions of tires that have been injured by punctures cuts breaks cracks etc that restore strength for additional safe service REPAIR MATERIAL Any rubber compound or patch material used to make repairs RETREADING Recapping Full Treading Replacement of the worn tread with rubber extending over the shoulders Top Treading Replacement of the worn tread area only 138 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules GLOSSARY APPENDIX C C4 Tire Glossary page 3 of 4 Refer to Figure C 3 and Figure C 4 Bead to Bead Retreading Replacement of the worn tread area and sidewall rubber extending to the bead Precured Tread Retreading Replacement of the worn tread areas with pre vulcanized treads containing the tread design already cured in SECTIONS Repairs made to a casing where an injury larger than a nail hole extends through more than 75 of the plies or through the casing in the tread or sidewall areas SEPARATIONS Lack of adhesion or cohesion between any adjacent materials in a tire TREAD SEPARATION Pulling away of the tread from the tire body RETREAD SEPARATION A separation between the tread rubber and the buffed tire casing PLY SEPARATION A
85. discovered that improper repairs were performed while equipment was in possession of a handling line the equipment owner may re bill that handling line providing adequate support is furnished indicating that handling line s liability 102 Citations The unit owner or lessor shall make full payment on the citation The rail carrier in possession of the rail controlled unit at the time of the citation may be rebilled by the unit owner or lessee 103 to 109 Vacant 24 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules ADJUSTMENT OR TRANSFER SECTION I SECTION I AUTHORITY FOR ADJUSTMENT OR TRANSFER OF INTERMODAL EQUIPMENT AND OR IN TERMODAL LADING 110 Delivering Carrier Responsibility a Compliance with Loading Rules Lading shall be properly distributed secured and blocked and in compliance with the AAR Intermodal Loading Guide for Products in Closed Trailers and Containers and the AAR Mechanical Section 7 Rules Governing the Loading of Commodities on Open Top Trailers to Be Handled in Trailer Container on Flat Car TOFC COFC Service which includes flat bed and platform equipment b Adjustment Transfer of Units and Lading Adjustment or transfer of units and or lading shall be the responsibility of the delivering carrier as follows 1 Shifted Contents Improper Loading When a trailer or container is delivered by rail street or highway for interchange and requires adjustment of lading due to shifted contents or improper load
86. e original and one copy to be forwarded to the defendant b Plaintiff s Statement The defendant shall prepare in triplicate a separate statement outlining his side of the case in concise form sign same retain one copy and forward the original and one copy to the defendant c Defendant s Statement The defendant shall prepare in triplicate a separate statement outlining his side of the case in concise form sign same and forward one copy to the plaintiff The defendant shall forward the original statements of both parties as well as the Agreed Statement of Facts to the Intermodal Operations Committee AAR representative 3 Presence of Principals Either party involved in the dispute may appear before the Intermodal Operations Commit tee to answer questions concerning the involved controversy and then be excused In any dispute where a member of the Intermodal Operations Committee is a party to the dispute the member will not be present during the discussion and decision on the matter in controversy except to the extent permitted in this paragraph 4 Finality The formal arbitration decisions of the Committee shall be final and binding upon the parties concerned 139 Rules Revisions The Intermodal Operations Committee shall submit other than editorial changes proposed rules revisions to the subscribers for comment except those that must be promptly published due to government regulation 40 1 1 2014 AAR Intermoda
87. e rivet 1 If a rivet can be turned or shaken with the fingers it should be replaced 2 Iflooseness is suspected but cannot be verified by turning it a sharp rap with hammer will produce a dull sound in a loose rivet 101 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX B CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES 3 A further check is to coat the rivet head with light oil wait a few seconds for the oil to penetrate wipe it clean and rap it again with a hammer If oilappears around the edges again the rivet should be replaced 4 Finally the appearance of evidence of movement or shifting between riveted parts such as bare or shiny areas is a good indication of the need for replacement c Proper Riveting Procedures 1 Select a rivet length so that the shank before riveting protrudes through the material 177 times the diameter of the shank Figure B 13 Figure B 13 Proper Rivet Length ns E 1 D 2 Tools The two most important tools for producing a good rivet application are the rivet set and the bucking bar a Rivet Set It is important to select and use the correct rivet set and size that will match the head of the rivet being used An oversized set will flatten the rivet head and damage the adjacent material while an undersized set will damage the rivet head The rivet set is held in the gun by a retaining spring Always be sure that the spring is securely in place prior to starting The strike of the rivet gun
88. e with Loading Rules iii 25 b Adjustment Transfer of Units and Lading 25 1 Shifted Contents Improper Loading 25 2 Defective Trailer or Container seen 25 3 Defective 11 eene 25 111 Originating Carrier 25 a Transfer Clearance Violation i 25 b Transfer and 25 1 1 2014 iii AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules c Damage 0Overload Lelio 25 112 61419 Vacantt a i alii 25 SECTION J FORMS AND REPORTS 27 120 General rt UN 27 121 Unit Interchange and Safety Inspection Report Form 1 27 122 Unit Damage Responsibility Report Form J 2 27 a Preparation and Use r 27 1 Damage Form and Distribution 27 2 Recorded 1 titani 27 3 Interchange with Unrepaired Damage Not Covered by Form 27 4 Time Limitfor nile 28 5 Associated Damage i he ea Deeds 28 p7 EXceptionito FOFm iaa i ei ger tite i det ne ee Seer CER ees 28 c Prov
89. ecorded image may be used to document damage or loss for which the handling carrier is responsible 3 Interchange with Unrepaired Damage Not Covered by Form In the event a unit is offered in interchange with unrepaired damage or loss for which the delivering carrier is responsible and that is not covered by a copy of this form the receiving carrier shall obtain from the delivering carrier a copy of Form J 2 described in Rule 122a or a recorded image of the damage 1 1 2014 27 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SECTION J FORMS AND REPORTS 4 Time Limit for Repair Damage covered by this report must be repaired within 90 days from date of Form J 2 facilities equipped with automatic gates systems must have damages repaired within 45 days of interchange to justify bill for repairs 5 Associated Damage When performing repairs to damaged items noted on Form J 2 it is allowable to repair bill for the associated damaged item s if necessary for a proper repair Associated items must be indicated by why made code 01 on repair bill Ifthe estimate of associated repairs exceeds 250 or another amount specified by the responsible party endorsement by the responsible party must be secured prior to repairs being made Associated damage is damage to adjoining components occurring in the same incident b Exception to Form After issuance this report must not be altered and shall be binding It is the responsibility the part
90. ect to provisions of these ntermodal Interchange Rules However if repairs are made in order to condition the unit for loading the repairing company must load the unit before releasing or interchanging it in order to justify the bill for repairs 101 Repairs Requiring Authorization a All repairs to the following trailer container and or chassis components must be performed only by authorization and at the direction of the owner 1 Kingpin and or upper coupler assembly 2 Exterior fiberglass sidewalls 3 Refrigerated trailer or refrigerated container end doors 1 1 2014 23 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SECTION H REPAIRS AND BILLING 4 Brake adjustment on trailers or chassis equipped with automatic slack adjusters except as may be required by government regulation Brake adjustment on trailers or chassis not so equipped may be performed only upon the driver s request in which case the driver s signature is required and must be maintained on file 5 The repair or replacement of Under Ride Guards ICC Bumpers that are certified in accordance with FMVSS 223 and FMVSS 224 effective January 26 1998 b Units identified with improper repair s by handling line should be handled as follows If the estimated cost of correcting improper repair s exceeds 450 the cost shall be subject to acceptance by the equipment owner Photos of improperly repaired component s must be furnished with authorization requests Should it be
91. ed 37 Driver Vehicle Inspection RSC Right Side Center F Patch SS Pop Rivets Report RSF Right Side Front Section Buck Rivets RSR Right Side Rear H Overlay T Top Insert TC Top Center J Inspection No Repair Required TF Top Front K Inspection Repair Required TR Top Rear U Under 2 1 1 2014 Figure16 Association of American Railroads Tire Repair Billing Form ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS TIRE REPAIR BILLING FORM PAYEE SHOP ID REMIT TO TRAILER CONTAINER INITIALS NUMBER REPAIR KIND MANUFACTURER DATE BUILT MO YR J2 RESPONSIBILITY INVOICE NUMBER CHASSIS INITIALS NUMBER J2 DATE REPAIR DATE JOB CODE DEBIT CREDIT LOCATION TIRE SIZE REPAIR DESCRIPTION MATERIAL LABOR AMOUNT Loaded Empty Authorized Invoice Total Authority Number Tires Serial Cappers No Code Serial Cappers No Code Serial Cappers No Code Applied Removed R R REPAIR RESPONSIBILITY 01 Owner 03 J 2 07 Other 08 Form J 1 09 Damage 1 1 2014 R C REPAIR CONDITION 1 Replace W New 3 Replace W Refmg Recap 7 Labor Only B Patch Why Made 01 Assoc w Repairs 08 Missing 09 Slick Tread 10 Separated Cap 11 Blister Knots 13 Run Flat 14 Cut Torn 16 Flat Tire 17 Weather Chk Chan Crack 20 Correct Improp
92. er Repair 34 Slid Flat 73 Location Codes ROR Right Outside Rear RIR Right Inside Rear ROF Right Outside Front RIF Right Inside Front ROQ Right Outside Quad RIQ Right Inside Quad ROC Right Outside Center RIC Right Inside Center LOR Left Outside Rear LIR Left Inside Rear LOF Left Outside Front LIF Left Inside Front LOQ Left Outside Quad LIQ Left Inside Quad LOC Left Outside Center LIC Left Inside Center AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX A BILLING PROCEDURES A11 Organization of Job Codes a 1000 1999 Tires Rims b 2000 2799 Suspension and Tandems c 2800 2999 Air Ride d 3000 3999 Unders Construction Below Floor Except Tandem e 4000 4999 Body Construction f 5000 5099 Chassis Frame g 5100 5299 Chassis Rack h 5300 5399 Containers 5400 5899 Miscellaneous 1 5400 5700 Misc 2 5701 5709 DVIR Inspections 3 5710 5899 Misc j 5900 5999 Vacant k 6000 6299 Mechanical Refrigeration Heater Units 6300 6499 Vacant m 6500 6799 Tank Containers n 6800 6990 Vacant 6991 6999 Taxes p 7000 7999 Reserved for Expansion q 8000 9999 Reserved for Individual Railroads 4 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES APPENDIX B APPENDIX B CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES 1 Introduction a Preface This Appendix details procedures and methods for the repair of trailer container and chass
93. es CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES Figure B 25 Spring Assembly Index No Description Index No Description 1 Hanger Front Spring 15 Spring Seat Round or Square 2 Hanger Equalizer 16 Bottom Plate Round or Square 2 4 amp Equalizer 17 Flat Washer Straddle Mount Assembly 18 Hex Bolt 3 Hanger Rear Spring 19 U Bolt Round or Square 4 Equalizer w Rubber Bushing 20 Spring Assembly 5 Sleeve Spacer Single Multiple Leaf 6 Hex Nut 21 Spring Seat Round or Square 7 Hex Bolt A Eye End Adj Torque Arm L H 8 Step Bolt B Eye End Adj Torque Arm 9 Double Washer with Lock Tab C Screw Adj Torque Arm 10 Top Plate for round square D Hex Nut U bolt E Flat Washer 11 Torque Arm Adjustable F Hex Head Bolt 12 Torque Arm Non Adjustable G Bushing 13 Torque Arm Bolt 14 Flange Locknut 120 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES APPENDIX B B13 Electrical and Air Systems a Electrical System 1 Lighting System a Lighting systems shall be 12 volt design with conventional seven conductor electrical connector socket wires and be installed per Figure 1 b The lighting system on trailers consists of a light connection located on the nose of the trailer four red marker lights two amber marker lights four amber reflectors two red reflectors two combination stop and tail lights one R H directional signal one L H directional signal one license plate light auxiliary
94. et these Rules and settle disputes thereunder The Intermodal Operations Committee may initiate and shall give consideration to requests for changes to these Rules Disputes or questions for interpretation or arbitration arising under these rules between members to said rules may be referred to the Intermodal Operations Committee Chairman through its AAR representative in one of the following manners and formats 137 Interpretation of Rules When formal arbitration of a dispute is not desired and the matter involves interpretation of a Rule and or ruling on a specific case the communication from either of the parties involved should contain all pertinent related information and where available copies of letters and or unit billing repair forms associated with the particular incident 138 Formal Arbitration a Material to be Submitted When formal arbitration of a dispute is desired the contents of the submission to the Intermodal Operations Committee should be as follows 1 Both Parties Agree to Arbitration Where both parties agree to arbitration three abstracts of all pertinent information each consisting of not more than three typewritten pages letter size single spaced as follows 1 An agreed statement of facts signed by both parties 2 Statement of plaintiff 3 Statement of defendant 2 One Party Declines to Submit to Arbitration Where one of the parties declines to submit to arbitration ex parte an abstract of al
95. f a trailer or chassis in interchange service shall provide maintenance to tires and tubes including proper inflation the repair offlat tires pulled valve stems etc subject to provisions of other rules with regard to charges When a tire and or tube is repaired or replaced the carrier in possession must inflate all tires on the trailer or chassis to the manufacturer s recommended psi Ensure all hoses are reconnected to automatic tire inflation systems Valve caps must be installed 2 Unserviceable Tires When an unserviceable tire is replaced by other than the owner it must be with a new tire or newly recapped tire meeting the Minimum Standard for Retreading and Repairing Bias Ply and Radial Tires as shown in Appendix B Section B14 to justify charge to the owner The application of used tires and or tubes by the handling carrier is prohibited and is considered wrong repair and no charge can be assessed the trailer or chassis owner 3 Rims Exchanging of rims is prohibited unless necessary due to an unserviceable rim When replacing a rim a rim of the same type and size must be used e g 20 inch tube type with a 20 inch tube type 22 inch tubeless with a 22 inch tubeless 4 Serviceable Tubes When a tire is replaced a serviceable tube flap that is removed must be reapplied 5 Unserviceable Tubes When an unserviceable tube is replaced by other than the owner the tube must be replaced with a new tube to justify cha
96. fied Note All data in the file should be read as a character stream No assumptions should be made about carriage returns That is it should not be assumed that each document record is a new line despite the fact that some text editors display it this way D3 J2 Format The first field of a J2 record is J2 After the J2 field there are 22 header fields After the header fields multiple line items can follow It is possible to have no line items Each line item contains 12 fields Below is a description of the fields the order they appear in the file Fields marked with a can be empty For the header fields the 42 Number field is the unique identifier For the line item fields the Damage ID is the unique identifier a Header Fields Field Data Type J2 Number Bureau Entry Date Initial Number Equipment Type Delivering RR Interchange Type Receiving RR Station Delivery Date Load Empty Responsible RR Railcar Initial Railcar Number Chassis Initial Chassis Number RR Issued RR Inspector IB Inspector AGS Gate Open Close Status Field can be empty 1 1 2014 Character String Max 10 Characters Character String Max 10 Characters Data Time Value Character String Max 4 Characters Long Integer Max 231_4 Character String Max 10 Characters Character String Max 4 Characters Character String Max 10 Characters Character String Max 4 Characters Character String Max 50 Charac
97. graph e of this rule paper cardboard or similar material that is pasted glued or taped to the exterior of the unit or to sign boards attached to the unit to indicate identification markings for reporting purposes is not proper or satisfactory marking under this rule d Short Term Leasing In the event a unit is operated under a short term leasing arrangement such as one called one trip leasing or any other leasing arrangement not exceeding 10 days duration and the lessee desires that the unit carry the lessee s identification markings for reporting purposes such markings need not comply with provisions of paragraph c ofthis rule e Change in Status When a change occurs in either ownership or lessee status and it is desired or becomes necessary to change identification markings used for reporting purposes previous identification markings and placards and or stencil markings used for reporting purposes must be removed or obliterated 56 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules LOCATIONS MARKINGS AND SECTION N 174 Hazardous Placards Hazardous material placards must be positioned to be visible on the left and right sides and front and rear ends of containers when loaded on railcars a For the left and right sides of containers the bottom of the placards must be positioned 5 ft above the bottom rail or 5 ft above the bottom support structure of a portable tank and the side of the placards must be positioned 5
98. handling 159 Equipment Types Equipment types are defined as follows a Van A closed unit with fixed sides and end fixed or sliding metal roof end doors with or without side doors and non insulated b Insulated Van Same as Rule 159a Van but with insulated sides and roof May or may not have floor insulation c Open Top A trailer without roof and with fixed sides and front end May have end doors or gates or remov able rear end d Platform A trailer without roof and with removable side panels racks or stakes May have fixed or removable front and or rear end e Flat Bed A trailer without roof and with floor only and without fixed or removable sides racks or panels May have fixed or removable front and or rear end f Extendable A trailer with full or partial floor supports or modified supports that may be extended to handle over dimensional length loads or loads longer than the normal length of that trailer 1 1 2014 45 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SECTION L SETTLEMENT FOR DAMAGED STOLEN UNITS g Reefer Heater A closed trailer similar to Rule 159a Van but insulated in sides roof floor and all doors May have front side and or rear doors or any combination of same It is permanently equipped with a mechanical unit or other means for providing refrigeration and or heat h Other Other types of trailers including stock auto transport bulk loader and tank i Container
99. he landing gear must be properly secured to trailer or chassis complete as to component parts and in satisfactory operating condition c Clearances The landing gear of the trailer or chassis while loaded on a railcar must clear the car floor and other fixed obstructions at all times by not less than 2 inches to prevent damage 42 Maintenance and Operation a Maintenance Repairs and Lubrication The carrier in possession of the trailer or chassis shall provide good maintenance to the landing gear including minor repairs and lubrication b Raising Landing Gear The landing gear must be raised sufficiently above the car floor or ground before moving the trailer or chassis to prevent damage c Lowering Landing Gear The trailer or chassis landing gear must be properly lowered before disconnecting the tractor from the trailer or chassis 43 to 54 Vacant 1 1 2014 11 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SECTION C LANDING GEARS THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY 12 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules REFRIGERATION AND HEATING SECTION D SECTION D REFRIGERATION AND HEATING 55 Conditions at Time of Acceptance and in Interchange for Mechanical Units The following are conditions at time of acceptance and in interchange a Stenciling Fuel type Trailers or containers equipped with mechanical units shall be stenciled in letters not less than 1 inch high to indicate the type of fuel used to drive the unit
100. ill be done by searching for a character for each header field After reading the header fields read the line items If the next field after the header contains a there are no line items If the next field after the header is not a there are line items to read Read in each line item field This will be done by searching for a character for each line item field Keep reading line items until a character is encountered as a field 146 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SUBSCRIBERS APPENDIX E APPENDIX E SUBSCRIBERS TO THE INTERMODAL INTERCHANGE AGREEMENT E1 Railroad Companies Arkansas Louisiana amp Mississippi Railroad Co Louisiana amp North West Railroad Co Angelina amp Neches River Railroad Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railway Co Boston amp Maine Corporation Burlington Northern and Sante Fe Railway Co Canadian National Railways Canadian Pacific Railway Canton Railroad Company Claremont Concord Railroad Corp Clarendon amp Pittsford Railroad Company Columbus and Greenville Railway Co Consolidated Rail Corporation CSX Transportation Inc Dakota Minnesota amp Eastern RR Delta Valley amp Southern Railway Co East Erie Commercial Railway Florida East Coast Railway Company Fordyce amp Princeton Railroad Co Grafton amp Upton Railroad Company H amp S Railroad Company Kankakee Beaverville amp Southern Rwy Kansas City Southern Railway Co
101. ing 2 Defective Trailer or Container When requiring transfer or adjustment of lading due to a defective trailer or container that cannot be readily repaired 3 Defective Car Attachment When requiring transfer of unit due to a defective carrying car or attachment that cannot be readily repaired 111 Originating Carrier Responsibility The following shall be the responsibility of originating carrier a Transfer Clearance Violation Transfer due to clearance violation as outlined in Section A Rule 4 b Transfer and Delivery Overload Transfer due to overload if in violation of Section A Rule 5 If a portion of the load must be transferred to another trailer or container all costs of delivering the second trailer shall be the responsibility of originating carrier c Damage Overload Damage to trailer or container due to overloading if in violation of Section A Rule 5 112 to 119 Vacant 1 1 2014 25 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SECTION ADJUSTMENT OR TRANSFER THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY 26 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules FORMS AND REPORTS SECTION J SECTION J FORMS AND REPORTS 120 General Instructions Forms and or reports as required by these rules shall be in accord with the following provisions as to form use and manner of preparation Any suitable equivalent form report or electronic image may be used provided it embodies the minimum information re
102. ires their destruction by burning or cutting to effect removal Reusable fasteners such as nuts and bolts are not recommended if used they must be secured by fully welding the nut to the bolt or the bolt to its mating hardware Fully welding means welding around the entire circumference of the bolt Prevailing torque fasteners utilizing deformed threads or plastic inserts are not considered as tamper proof fasteners except when they are inaccessible such as on refrigerated trailer doors Tack or spot welding is not permissible d All door hardware shall have a hot dip galvanized finish or functional equivalent 96 4 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES APPENDIX B 3 Rear Door Frame a Rear door headers are designed to protect all lights and wiring from mechanical damage during normal operations b Rear door lower sills are designed to protect lights reflective lenses and door lock keepers from mechanical damage during normal operations as typified by backing into loading platforms and railcar bridge plates rubbing against the trailer during transit Replacement rubber or fabric type bumpers do not meet this requirement B8 Splicing of Side Rails and Protectors a Repair Procedures Damages to the top or bottom rails will directly affect the overall integrity of the trailer or con tainer and if not properly handled could cause the total failure of the equipment The following
103. is equipment to permit its safe return to service The purpose of any repair is to restore the equipment to its original structural integrity therefore this Appendix describes the materials and method required by the AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules All repairs and replacements are subject to the applicable provisions of this Code of Rules and all regulatory specifications This Appendix is divided into sections detailing repairs by component groups b Proper Repairs It is important that each area of defect on a unit be carefully evaluated and proper repairs and or replacements be made The types of unit defects discussed in this repair manual are not intended to indicate that they are the only types of structural defects that should be repaired Each unit or area of defects should be reviewed individually and a repair decision made based on that review c Equipment Component Compatibility Original equipment components as manufactured approved and recommended by the builder of the unit are selected for their compatibility with each of the other elements of the unit therefore only original replacement parts or compatible materials should be used for recommended repairs d Owner s Requirements If the owner s standard s for applicable repair or replacement of specific component s are stenciled on the unit such repair or replacement must be followed as prescribed in Rule 99 e Tamper Evidence Requirement All repairs must be co
104. is adjustable and should be tested against a block of wood to ensure proper strike NOTE Soft rivets are prohibited in trailer repairs except on roof repairs 102 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES APPENDIX B b Bucking Bar 1 The bucking bar is used to produce the flat head bucked head on the opposite end of the rivet from the manufactured head By using the correct bar properly a bucked head should be produced that is 1 times the diameter of the rivet shank and the diameter in thickness 2 The weight of the bar being used has an effect on the riveting job If the bar is too light it will require more action from the riveting gun and will consequently cause damage to the material A heavy bucking bar will work faster and will keep the vibration of the gun from being transmitted to the mechanic s hand 3 Following are some of the basic rules for using a bucking bar a One surface or side of the bucking bar is polished This is known as the face and must be positioned and held correctly to create a proper bucked head b Keep the face of the bar parallel to the material If the bar is canted the bucked head will be improperly formed and the material will be damaged c The face of the bucking bar must cover the entire rivet end d A firm hold on the bar will result in a smoother and faster job and will prevent chatter 1 1 2014 103 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules
105. is publication shall apply All publications are subject to revision and the users of this document should be certain they are using the current version Copies of SAE J2228 can be obtained by contacting the Society of Automotive Engineers 400 Commonwealth Drive Warrendale PA 15096 a Scope This provision applies to upper coupler kingpins for commercial trailers and semitrailers conforming to the dimensional requirements of SAE J700 when new and originally installed The dimensions of SAE J700 are the frame of reference for this document b Purpose The purpose of this document is to establish maximum parameters for kingpin wear to suggest a gauge configuration for inspecting kingpin wear Kingpins exceeding the conditions of this specification must be removed from service and replaced c References Applicable Document The following publication forms a part of this specification to the extent specified herein The latest issue of SAE publications shall apply SAE Publication Available from SAE 400 Commonwealth Drive Warrendale PA 15096 SAE J700 Upper Coupler Kingpin Commercial Trailers and Semitrailers d Figure B 18 shows minimum diameters and allowable areas for wear on kingpins Check diameter at several points around the kingpin to detect and measure nonuniform wear conditions Kingpin wear is restricted to areas shown in Figure B 18 in crosshatch Wear on noncrosshatched areas is not acceptable 111
106. ision of Rebill Authority dee c aper ttai 28 123 Form J 3 Authority for Transfer or Adjustment of Intermodal Equipment or Intermodal Lading28 a Preparation and Use of Form 28 b Expense Responsibility 28 124 EE 29 125 Authority for Counterbilling Form 5 29 PURPOSE IL a 29 b Completion of 29 126 FMCSA PI Certification Form 4 6 2 0 00 29 127 FMCSA PI Certification Acknowledgment Form 7 30 128 ret ant qb RH ERR 30 12910135 30 SECTION K SETTLEMENT DISPUTES AND REVISION OF RULES 39 136 Arbiter of RULES wie oe L aaa 39 137 Interpretation of Rules L aa u SSS qp unan hah l ankas 39 138 Formal Arbitration a 39 a Material to be Submitted 39 1 Both Parties Agree to Arbitration 39 2 One Party Declines to Submit to Arbitration 39 b Procedutes s 40 T
107. izontal bearing surface of lift pads shall extend inwardly from the outside vertical plane of the body a minimum of 6 inches The vertical bearing surface shall extend upward from the bottom side rail a minimum of 2 inches Figure B 10a b Lift pads are fastened to the trailer in a manner that prevents damage of lift pad fasteners by lift shoes of lifting machines Figure B 10a Trailer Lift Pads Bottom Rail Protectors Note Description 28 ft 45 ft 48 ft and Longer A Frontlift pad Minimum 5 ft in length Minimum 10 ft in length The entire lift pad should be placed forward of the landing gear B Rearlift pad Minimum 5 ft in length Minimum 10 ft in length The front edge of the rear lift pad should not be placed forward of the sliding tandem assembly 15 ft 30 ft 35 ft Centerline distance 6 MIN between lift pads 1 1 2014 99 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES APPENDIX B Figure 11 Splicing of Top Rails 34 10mm HUCKBOLTS NOTE SPLICE DESIGN OR GRADE 5 HEX HEAD MAY USE EXTRUDED ALUMINUM SECTION FILLED PROPERLY TO ORIGINAL RAIL EXTRUSION S m ica pa MI on NE Na 34 10mm HUCKBOLTS NA 8 L 98 GRADE 5 HEX HEAD Ne od PS NJ FS p z t it VENUS 34 10mm
108. justable in height used to support the front end of a semitrailer in an approximately level position when disconnected from a towing vehicle Also referred to as landing gears props dollies legs TANDEM AXLE A two axle assembly with an equalizing means for transferring weight between axles TOFC Abbreviation for trailer on flatcar Also referred to as piggyback TOFC PLATE A plate structure extending approximately 24 inches rearward of the upper coupler plate that offers protection during coupling and uncoupling to the flatcar stanchion Also referred to as G 85 plate flatcar extension plate kick plate UNDERCARRIAGE Complete sub frame suspension with one or more axles that may be interconnected and wheels tires and brakes Also referred to as bogie or running gear UPPER COUPLER ASSEMBLY Upper coupler plate reinforcement framing and fifth wheel kingpin mounted on a semitrailer Also referred to as upper fifth wheel assembly UPPER COUPLER PLATE A plate structure through which the kingpin neck and collar extend The bottom surface of the plate contacts the fifth wheel when the trailer is coupled Also referred to as fifth wheel plate 134 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules GLOSSARY APPENDIX C C3 Container Component Glossary page 1 of 2 COFC Abbreviation for container on flatcar COLLAPSIBLE FREIGHT CONTAINE
109. l pertinent information consisting of not more than three typewritten pages letter size single spaced shall be submitted Where available copies of letters and or unit billing repair forms associated with the particular incident may accompany the abstracts s 1 1 2014 39 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SECTION K SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES b Procedures The following principles should be observed in preparing cases for submission to formal arbitration and should serve as a guide for the proper handling of other disputes 1 Roles a the event of a dispute over responsibility for a charge that is involved in bill if the parties cannot reach a conclusion the carrier against whom the bill is rendered will be the plaintiff b the event of dispute over a question of responsibility on a unit where a bill has not been rendered the carrier having the unit in its possession will be the plaintiff c In the event of a dispute in connection with a claim made for a unit damage responsibility report the carrier instituting such claim will be the plaintiff 2 Statements a Agreed Statement of Facts The plaintiff should prepare the Agreed Statement of Facts so far as both parties are able to agree Brief reference should also be made to the particular question upon which a decision is desired This statement of facts in triplicate should be signed by both parties one copy to be retained by the plaintiff and th
110. l Interchange Rules SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES SECTION K 140 to 155 Vacant 1 1 2014 41 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SECTION K SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY 42 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SETTLEMENT FOR DAMAGED STOLEN UNITS SECTION L SECTION L SETTLEMENT FOR DESTROYED BADLY DAMAGED OR STOLEN UNITS HANDLING CARRIER RESPONSIBILITY 156 Destroyed Badly Damaged or Stolen Units a Notification Depreciated Value and Disposition When the estimated cost of complete repairs to a foreign unit for which the handling company is responsible exceeds 450 or another amount specified by the owner exclusive of tires the owner must be advised and requested to furnish disposition of trailer The owner upon request of the handling company shall furnish disposition at the time of notification based on the provisions of this section In the absence of disposition advice within 10 working days the handling carrier may apply Unit Damage Responsibility Report Form J 2 and forward the unit home to the owner loaded on a freight car or on its own wheels to nearest point of interchange advising the owner of such handling and assuming all transportation and handling costs except transportation over the owner s line Upon request the owner shall also provide a statement showing the depreciated value of the unit The time limit for invoicing for destroyed or stolen units shall be n
111. l length of the trailer or container and approximately 12 inches wide The trailer or container floor consists of three main structural components that serve to support a fork lift and to transfer the load to the side panels These components include the floorboards the floor supports or crossmembers and the crossmember supports or crossmember to rail connectors The crossmember supports are the most critical of the three structural components be cause their failure could lead to the total collapse of the entire floor system Damage to floors is the result of overloading mechanical handling trucks in the trailer or deterioration of the floor well over the life of the trailer or container This will result in sections that are weaker and will fail at a lower load level Occasionally a heavy piece of freight can puncture the floor in a local area resulting in a floor failure 84 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES APPENDIX B 2 Flooring Repairs Proper repairs to a broken floor section are mandatory so that the integrity of the remaining floor is not affected by the repair The following repair procedures must be followed a Flooring replacements shall fasten to a minimum of three crossmembers No adjacent flooring repairs shall end on the same crossmember however end joints must be staggered and sealed Figure B 4 Figure B 4 Floor Repairs FLOOR REPAIRS The new floor section must
112. lace on all wheels in service b Suitability of Tires and Rims Tires and rims must be in suitable condition for safe movement to final destination and must conform to requirements of governmental regulatory agencies c Tire Markings At the time of inspection the company tire brand if any or manufacturer s serial number and tire size must be in evidence d Lack of Foreign Objects Tires must be free of visible foreign objects such as nails etc imbedded in or protruding from tire as well as defects listed in Rule 27 e Inflation and Mating Tires must be properly inflated and mated by physical size on the same axle 27 Maintenance Repair and Replacement a Trailer or Chassis Owner Responsibility Repairs renewals or replacement of tires and or tubes shall be at the expense of the trailer or chassis owner except as otherwise provided in Section F The trailer or chassis owner shall be responsible for renewal of tires and tubes when necessary due to the following causes 1 Tread depth 2 32 inch or less Measurement must be made tread grooves only not to include tire tread tie bars 2 Separation of tread 3 Visible blisters or knots 4 Worn out deteriorated tube 5 Pulled valve stem cut tube when not associated with Section F damage to tire 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SECTION B TIRES AND TUBES b Handling Line Responsibility 1 Maintenance The carrier in possession o
113. led junction box light box CONVERTER DOLLY A component with a fifth wheel lower half or equivalent mechanism the attachment that allows other units to be added CROSSMEMBER A structural member attached to the bottom side rails that support the floor Also called bolster sill CUBIC CAPACITY Useful internal load carrying space usually expressed in cubic feet cubic yards or U S gallons Also referred to as available cube CURBSIDE RIGHT SIDE ROADSIDE LEFT SIDE Viewing the trailer from the rear the curbside is right and roadside is left The terms to be used on repair orders are right and left side DOLLY WHEELS A set of steel wheels that serve as ground contact for support of the trailer Also see Sand Shoe DOOR HEADER Horizontal structural framing member over a door opening Also known as the rear header DOOR device that secures the door to the trailer frame allowing the door to turn or move DOOR HOLD BACK The device used to hold doors in the open position Normally made two piece male and female with one part attached to the door and the other to the side of the trailer Also referred to as tie backs DOOR SILL Horizontal frame member at bottom of a door opening ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR 7 WAY ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR SOCKET A receptacle designed to accept truck tractor electrical cable plugs FIFTH WHEEL A device mounted
114. led and shall show no separations c The outside of the tire shall be checked to ensure that it has been adequately molded and cured and has all the required labeling The retread manufacturers complete DOT code including retreader identification and date must be molded branded into the sidewall of the original casing and be visible after capping No cold vulcanizing cement is allowed 7 Finished Product a The finished product must be serviceable for interstate highway use b The finished product must be warranted by the manufacturer to either the purchaser or trailer chassis tire owner B15 DOT Underride Guard DOT underride guards are assemblies required by DOT specifications that are fastened to rear sill assemblies and or slider rails and designed to reduce damage in rear end collisions refer to FMVSS 223 and FMVSS 224 a A vertical bend in excess of 3 inches in the horizontal member should be repaired b If the end of the horizontal member is bent upward it can be bent down to its original position If it is bent downward it can be left alone bent up to its original position If it is bent forward less than 3 inches no repair is needed o If the middle of the horizontal member is bent forward or if the entire guard is bent forward consult the manufacturer for repair guidelines Use only cold bending methods Repetitive bending should be avoided With guard damage the rear crossme
115. lights and all the necessary wiring wiring clips terminals and connectors for the correct functioning of the system to meet required Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 Lights are recessed for protection from trailer sides and ends with no opening permitted that will allow water into the system c Chassis lights consist of two combination stop and tail lights one R H directional signal one L H directional signal and one license plate light Lights are recessed for protection with no opening permitted that will allow water into the system 2 Protective Coating It is recommended that dielectric grease be used as a protective coating on all electrical connectors to ensure longevity and performance of the electrical connection 3 Welding Welding on trailers and chassis hazardous to sensitive electrical components such as lights Before welding check the following a All air lines are protected from heat and splatter b All anti skid components are shielded and protected from heat and splatter c A ground clamp is placed as close to the weld as practical d Electrical trailer power cord must be disconnected from power unit 1 1 2014 121 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX B CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES b Air System Figure B 26 and Figure B 27 Air brake lines are designed to be accessible from the exterior of the trailer normally running in the center of the trailer accessible f
116. ll 6 Locking Bar Guide 13 DOT Underride Guard 7 Locking Bar Latch 14 Locking Bar Handle 142 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules GLOSSARY Figure 3 Retread Casing Tubeless Type Base Width Wami Crown Width innerliner Tubeless Tires Only Bead Heel Bead Sealing Area Bead Toe Tubeless Only 1 1 2014 143 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX C GLOSSARY Figure 4 Buffed Casing Bias Tubed Type BUFFED CROWN WIDTH Top Tread Buff Breaker Strips to Bead Measure hig Measure on tire surface on tire surface N gt A Ww M 4 Bead Toe Bead Heel 144 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules FLAT FILE FORMAT APPENDIX D APPENDIX D FLAT FILE FORMAT D1 Introduction The new J File allows for the electronic exchange of damage data The first field in each record specifies the document type Based on the first field the data can be read in the appropriate manner Thus multiple damage documents can be contained in the same file For now only the format of a J2 document has been specified Future development could include specifications for other J Forms D2 J File Format In the J File each record is specified between 4 and characters Fields within a record delimited by the character The first field of any record is the document type For now only support for the J2 document type has been speci
117. mber shall be responsible to the owner for damage to or destruction of the unit while in the possession of the non AAR member b Non Railroad Owned or Leased Units When a non railroad owned or leased unit is damaged or destroyed while in the possession of a non AAR member to the Intermodal Interchange Rules responsibility and settlement for damage or destruction will be in accordance with individual contract 87 Vacant 1 1 2014 19 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SECTION F HANDLING CARRIER RESPONSIBILITY THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY 20 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules ORDINARY MAINTENANCE SECTION G SECTION G ORDINARY MAINTENANCE 88 Owner Responsibility Repairs renewals or replacement of the following components shall be at the expense of the unit owner except where directly associated with a component with Section F damage a Dolly wheels sand shoes and or axles b Manifest box c Door locking bar handles d Door tie backs e Lights Initial and number markings including sign boards and conspicuity treatment consistent with regulatory agencies rulemaking and mandated for units manufactured after December 1 1993 g Mud flaps and brackets h Broken batteries i Caulking and sealing of seams and old patches subject to provisions of Rule 100 j Container securement device handles and safety latches k Refrigeration cabinet doors and battery box covers I Axle axle s
118. mbers rear sill vertical members and the last 6 feet of the floor also must be inspected for damage Th Missing guards should be replaced with an OEM assembly or an assembly fabricated to the same specifications 130 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules GLOSSARY APPENDIX C APPENDIX C GLOSSARY The following terms when used in this Standard shall have the meaning set forth C1 General Terms RECORDED high resolution photograph or video C2 Trailer Component Glossary page 1 of 4 Refer to Figure C 1 and Figure C 2 AIR BRAKE 5 5 brake system that uses compressed air as the means of transmitting pressure or force from driver control to service brakes ANTILOCK SYSTEM That part of a service brake system that automatically controls the degree of rotational wheel slip at one or more wheels during braking AXLE A beam with spindles about which wheels rotate AXLE SPINDLE The machined steel rod or shaft usually heat treated and hardened at each end of the axle that is contoured to accept wheel bearings and around which the wheels rotate BRAKE CHAMBER Converts differential air pressures into mechanical forces that are applied to wheel brakes through mechanical linkage Also called air chamber vacuum chamber cans boosters air brake chamber vacuum brake chamber vacuum boosters BRAKE SPIDER The center plate either bolted or welded
119. mpleted in a manner that makes it impossible to add or remove lading without visible traces of repair tampering 1 1 2014 75 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX B CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES 2 General Trailer Container Repairs a Post and Panel Damage Generally post and or panel damage can be repaired by splices and or patches refer to Body Repairs following If the extent of the damage is such that an effective structural repair by reinforcing the damaged area is questionable replacement of parts is recommended rather than splicing and or patching All post and panel damage to be repaired should be evaluated on an individual basis and repairs made based on that review In all cases the original trailer or container manufacturer should be consulted for repair recommendations b Joining Dissimilar Materials Joining of dissimilar metals and other materials involves procedures that will if done properly prevent or control corrosion that may occur in certain atmospheric or moisture conditions Improper application of protective coatings between surfaces of dissimilar metals can leave the materials open to severe galvanic actions In refrigerated trailers or containers for example when the space between two different metals is filled by a fluid that can conduct electricity one of the metals will gradually decompose Corrosion also occurs when wood parts are not protected adequately prior to their assembly to metal s
120. n themselves 1 1 2014 50 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SECTION O CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY 60 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SUBSCRIPTION TO RULES SECTION P SECTION P SUBSCRIPTION TO THE INTERMODAL INTERCHANGE RULES 182 Notification A subscriber to the Intermodal Interchange Rules by registering will receive notification of updates to the Intermodal Interchange Rules 183 Subscription Any corporation partnership individual railroad railroad subsidiary motor carrier leasing company forwarding company shipper shipper association motor common carrier or water carrier engaged in intermodal service may subscribe to the Intermodal Interchange Rules by registering as an AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules Subscriber on the AAR Web site www aar com 184 Availability The Intermodal Interchange Rules are available for viewing or printing at no cost on the AAR Web site www aar com A printed copy can be purchased through the AAR 1 1 2014 61 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SECTION P SUBSCRIPTION TO RULES THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY 62 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules PROPOSED CHANGES TO RULES SECTION Q SECTION Q PROPOSED CHANGES TO AAR INTERMODAL INTERCHANGE RULES 185 Procedure for Proposing Changes a Proposed changes are made to the AAR through their Web site www aar com b All proposed changes are brought bef
121. nance measures can lead to slider malfunction and possible accident resulting in property damage personal injury or even death 1 1 2014 117 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX B CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES d Air Rides Air ride suspension reduces tire wear road wear fuel consumption and vibration System components must be maintained to prevent them from becoming damaged worn or misaligned Any abnormalities such as loose or missing fasteners bushing connections or abnormal tire wear should be assigned for maintenance Anytime parts are replaced for service damage wear or failure complete suspension should be checked 118 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES Index No APPENDIX B Figure 24 Subframe Assembly Lower FS Slider Description 1 1 2014 Spring Lock Pin Pin Lock Pin Crossbar Sleeve Washer Plain Nut Hex Bolt Hex Head Guide Locking Lever Lever Bracket Assy Front Hanger Assy Front Bracket Assy Rear Rail Lower Subframe Hanger Assy Equalizer Hanger Assy Rear End Plate Index No Description 18 Crossmember 19 Slider Plate 20 Crossmember 22 Lock Pin Select A Point 23 Cotter Pin 24 Lock Pin 25 Cable Flexible 26 Sleeve 27 Crossmember 28 Gusset 29 Crossmember 30 Plate Slider 31 Bracket Air Tank Mounting 32 Gusset Hanger 33 Gusset Hanger 34 Rail Guide APPENDIX B AAR Intermodal Interchange Rul
122. nation 6 Electrical Connector Trailers and chassis shall be equipped with a conventional 7 conductor electrical connector socket wired and installed as shown in Figure 1 The voltage marking shall be shown adjacent to the socket in not less than 1 inch high letters only if it is different than 12 volts 1 1 2014 1 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SECTION GENERAL CONDITIONS Figure 1 Connector Socket MIN RADIUS Ve 215 16 MALE CONTACT NO 1 ROUND STOCK MOUNTING HOLES MALE CONTACTS NO 2 TO 7 MIN DIA ee INCLUSIVE ROUND STOCK Conductor Number Wire Color Lamp and Signal Circuits 1 White Ground return to towing vehicle 2 Black DOT required marker and clearance lamps 3 Yellow Left hand directional signal 4 Red Stop lamps and anti lock devices 5 Green Right hand directional signal 6 Brown Tail lamps three bar marker lamps and clearance or marker lamps other than DOT required 7 Blue Anti lock brake system The standard receptacle shall be constructed as a flush mounted unit and provided with a cover and shall be mechanically attached to the connector socket or external housing Cover shall make the connector socket weather tight when the cable plug is not inserted in the socket 7 Lights a Trailers and chassis shall be equipped with properly operating stop lights tail lights flashing turn signals clearance and marker lights reflectors
123. ng shall be handled by contract 28 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules FORMS AND REPORTS SECTION J 124 Vacant 125 Authority for Counterbilling Form J 5 a Purpose Form J 5 Counterbilling Authority shall be used for monetary adjustment between the parties concerned See Figure 7 b Completion of Form All details in Counterbilling Authority Form J 5 must be properly filled out 126 FMCSA PI Certification Form J 6 Form J 6 see Figure 8 shall be prepared by a certified FMCSA PI inspector as follows the original or an electronic version thereof shall accompany the bill one copy shall be placed on the trailer or chassis one copy shall be forwarded to the owner within 30 days after certification and copy shall be for the inspector 29 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SECTION J FORMS AND REPORTS 127 FMCSA PI Certification Acknowledgment Form J 7 a Form J 7 decal see Figure 9 shall be applied to the lower right front center nose of the trailer curb side b Form J 7 decal see Figure 9 shall be applied on chassis on the left side main rail next to the document holder viewable when loaded It shall be at least 6 in x 4 in in size The decal shall have black letters on a white background It shall be at least 8 in x 872 in in size Its letters shall have the following minimum dimensions AAR FORM J 7 in FMCSA PI MONTH YEAR 1 in
124. ns gear ratio and load rating must be compatible b Landing leg braces that have been bent or damaged should be straightened if practical or replaced if necessary with a new one of like kind or equal strength to the original 1 1 2014 89 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX B CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES 4 Component Replacement vs Leg Replacement When a landing leg is defective due to internal component failure without damage to the leg assembly the components should be replaced if necessary in lieu of replacing the entire leg Reassembly must include proper lubrication 5 Landing Gear Mounting Bracket If damage to the landing gear mounting bracket is such that it is impractical to repair and it must be replaced the replacement bracket must be of like kind as original equipment The bolt on type requires a direct one for one replacement utilizing identical fastener patterns and sizes as the original installation a In replacing the weld on bracket care must be taken to remove the damaged bracket without distorting bending or cutting through mounting surfaces adjacent to the bracket If this is not possible directly over the landing gear must also be replaced with the bracket b Mounting brackets must be attached as established on original equipment 6 Sand Shoes Dolly Wheels and Axles When is it necessary to replace sand shoes dolly wheels and or axles the repla
125. nspections the bill for associated repairs if any must be included with the original copy or electronic version of Form J 6 A2 Repair Records A repair record must be prepared when repairs of any kind are made a Generation and Retention When repairs are made to a foreign unit an original record of repair must be made in detail at the unit and must be signed A copy of the repair record must be submitted to the ramp office daily The repair record must be maintained by the local ramp supervision for at least 7 days for comparison with the final invoice and work actually performed on the unit b Required Information The following basic information is common to both the original record of repairs and the Unit Billing Repair Form and must be shown at all times 1 Reporting marks unit initials 2 Unit number 3 Date repairs completed Mo Day Year 4 Repair point locations Standard Point Location Code SPLC A3 Billing Categories Separate bills must be prepared for the following a Settlement for units destroyed or stolen b Settlement for defective units owner s responsibility c Transfer or adjustment of loads 1 1 2014 65 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX A BILLING PROCEDURES A4 Billing Formats Unit repair billing must be submitted in mechanized billing per Rule A5 A5 Mechanized Billing Mechanized billing must a Itemize all repairs b Include all repairs billed c When produced be p
126. nterchange Rules APPENDIX B CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES Figure 17 Acceptable and Unacceptable Cracks in Shoes ACCEPTABLE UNACCEPTABLE gt HORIZONTAL CRACKS IN LINING EDGE CRACKS OR VOIDS THAT NOT EXCEEDING 1 16 IN 1 6 MM WIDTH EXCEED 1 16 IN 1 6 MM WIDTH OR AND 1 1 2 IN 38 MM LENGTH CRACKS THAT EXCEED 1 1 2 IN 38 MM LENGTH 1 2 CORNER SEGMENT MISSING WITH NO FASTENING DEVICE PORTION OF LINING MISSING RIVET OR BOLT EXPOSED THAT EXPOSES A FASTENING DEVICE 3 4 SURFACE CRACKS IN LINING FACE THAT CRACKS ACROSS THE LINING FACE THAT CAN EXTEND FROM HOLE TO HOLE EXTEND THROUGH THE LINING EDGES 5 6 Drawing Courtesy of the Institute of International Container Lessors IICL 110 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES APPENDIX B B11 Upper Coupler and Kingpin Figure B 18 through Figure B 23 a Kingpin 1 1 2014 1 Repair Restriction No repair to the kingpin or any trailer or chassis in intermodal service is allowed without notification to the owner and then kingpins may be repaired only in accordance with specific instructions from the manufacturer of the trailer or chassis 2 Kingpin Wear Limits By permission of the Society of Automotive Engineers the document SAE 2228 King Pin Wear Limits Commercial Trailers and Semi Trailers forms a part of this specification to the extent specified herein Unless otherwise specified the current issue of th
127. o greater than 18 months from the date of last interchange b Repair Costs Over Limit Settlement for destroyed badly damaged or stolen unit shall be determined as provided in agreements between owners and handling lines If it is estimated by the handling carrier that the cost of complete repairs will exceed the depreciated value less salvage the matter shall be handled as prescribed by agreements between the handling carrier and owner In the absence of an agreement between the owner and the handling line the depreciated value less salvage shall be calculated using Table 1 below Equipment is assumed to have a useful life of 15 years and a residual value equal to 10 of the Original Purchase Price Depreciated Value Original Purchase Price multiplied by the Factor listed below for number of months from Build Date to Loss Date If the Original Purchase Price is not available the last available Purchase Price should be multiplied by the Factor listed below for the number of months from Build Date to Loss Date 1 1 2014 43 SECTION L Months O 0 AN O Q ON gt Q O Q GO Q GO O N N N N N N N N N N BH SI Aa a N O 0 O O QO Q N O 0 O N O Q ON gt Factor 0 9944 0 9889 0 9833 0 9778 0 9722 0 9667 0 9611 0 9556 0 9500 0 9444 0 9389 0 9333 0 9278 0 9222 0 9167 0 9111 0 9056 0 9000 0 8944 0 8889 0 8833 0 8778
128. ocated on the corners of a container chassis and on automatic lifting spreaders used for securing a container during transport or transfer 136 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules GLOSSARY APPENDIX C C4 Tire Glossary page 1 of 4 Refer to Figure C 3 and Figure C 4 BASE WIDTH That portion of the tread rubber that joins to the buffed surface of the worn tire the anchoring part of the tire that is shaped to fit the rim Made of high tensile steel wires wrapped and reinforced by the plies BEAD SEALING AREA The flat area and heel area of the bead that contacts the rim With tubeless tires the bead area seals to the rim flange to retain air BELTED BIAS TIRES Tires constructed so the ply cords extending from bead to bead lie at alternate angles substantially less than 90 to the centerline of the tread On top of the body plies are two or more belt plies extending approximately from shoulder to shoulder running circumferentially around the tire at alternate angles BIAS PLY TIRES Tires constructed so the ply cords extend from bead to bead and are laid at alternate angles substantially less than 90 to the centerline of the tread BODY PLIES Layers of rubber coated parallel cords extending from bead to bead BREAKS CRACKS A surface opening extending into or through the plies Flex Breaks A break into or through one or more plies usually parallel to the beads Impact Breaks A star or X sh
129. odal Interchange Rules APPENDIX A BILLING PROCEDURES h Units Retired vs Repaired Where a unit reaches home with a Unit Damage Responsibility Report Form J 2 attached under provisions of Section L or with other unfair usage damage covered by a Unit Damage Responsibility Report and the owner elects to retire instead of repair the unit a charge may be made for material and labor as would have been required for repairing or renewing items actually listed on the Damage Responsibility Report Excluding labor and material for undamaged associated parts such bill should be rendered within 90 days of the first receipt of the unit home whether or not the unit has been actually disposed of or dismantled In no case however shall the total bill exceed the depreciated value less salvage except as provided in agreements between owners and handling lines A10 Condition Why Made Responsibility and Location Codes Condition Codes Responsibility Codes Temporary Repair Owner 01 Handling Line 02 Form J 2 03 Form J 3 04 Form J 4 05 Form J 5 06 Other 07 Form J 1 08 Replace w New Replace w Used Replace w Remfg Recap RR amp R R amp R Material Only Labor Only Straighten Seal Secure Patch Section Weld Patch Buck Rivets Patch SS Pop Rivets Section Buck Rivets Overlay Insert Inspection NoRepairRequired Inspection RepairRequired 70 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules BILLING PROCEDURES APPEN
130. ofthe tread because the outer edges of the tire carry the load while the center tends to flex up away from the road This causes the tire to run hotter 2 Overinflation of tires causes abnormal wear in the center of the tread also shortening the life of the tire because the center of the tire tread carries more than its share of the load c Slid Flat Tires If the affected area does not extend below 2 32 inches of tread tires should be re matched to position affected areas 180 from each other When affected areas cannot be positioned 180 from each other the tires should be replaced d Minimum Standard for Retreading and Repairing Bias Ply Tires 1 Purpose The retreading standards described herein provide guidelines for manufacturing retreaded trailer or chassis tires for highway service 2 Scope These standards cover definitions of terms used in the retreading industry initial inspection criteria for rejection of casings acceptance criteria for repair of tires for retreading in process rules and final inspection 3 Definitions See Appendix C Glossary 4 Casing Inspection and Selection for Retreading a Inspection of Casings A careful inspection shall be made by a skilled operator and shall include placing the tire on a bead spreader under adequate lighting at least 200 footcandles so that the interior and exterior of the tire are adequately exposed for visual and manual examination 126 1 1 2014
131. on a truck tractor or a converter dolly that mates with and pivots within the lower coupler of a truck tractor or converter dolly while coupling the two units together GLAD HANDS Fittings for connection of air brake lines between vehicles Vacuum brake hose connectors are also called hose couplings device that serves as a support and protection to that which passes through it GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING GAWR The rated capacity at the tire ground interface reflects the weakest link in the entire suspension system whether it be the springs axles wheels rims or tires GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING GVWR The GVWR for semitrailers is the sum of the trailer tare weight and that uniformly distributed payload that will result in a suspension load at the tire ground interface equal to the sum of the trailer s gross axle weight ratings GAWR with a limitation imposed by practical or structural considerations GROSS WEIGHT The weight of a trailer together with the weight of its entire contents 132 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules GLOSSARY APPENDIX C C2 Trailer Component Glossary page 3 of 4 Refer to Figure C 1 and Figure C 2 IDENTIFICATION LAMPS Lamps used to identify front rear and side of trailers as specified by the Federal Motor Vehicle Standard 108 INTERIOR LINING PLYWOOD LINERS PLY LINERS Materials used in the interior of trailers to protect side panels roof bows and
132. oper surface preparation and painting methods is critical 1 Straightening Whenever possible straighten dents and compression lines in panels by mechanical or hydraulic means without heating should not be necessary to use heat Repairing a panel by straightening should return it to its original profile If the damage has stretched the panel to such an extent that the original profile cannot be restored repair by straightening should not be attempted 2 Straightening and Welding To repair cracks splits cuts tears or pin holes when the original profile can be restored straighten the damaged area drill a stop hole at each end of any crack and weld the edges of the cut material to close the opening Clean mask and prime the repaired area on both sides 3 Inserting a If the damage cannot be repaired by straightening a butt welded insert may be installed see Figure B 2 Inserts may straddle an existing panel weld seam if the damaged area is on or near such a seam Inserts may not be suitable if the damage covers a large area adjacent to a rail or post or if nearby inserts are corroded or improperly installed and must be corrected Figure B 2 Panel Insert 2 FLUSH FITTING INSERT BUTT WELDED SEAM 1 1 2014 9 Z AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX B CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES b Remove any attachments ventilators marking plates etc that are wi
133. ore the AAR Intermodal Operations Committee for review discussion and voting for inclusion or non inclusion in the AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules c In the event that the IOC determines that it is necessary to distribute a proposed rule change to subscribers for comment the IOC will review any comments received and make a final vote for inclusion or non inclusion in the AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules d All changes that receive a final vote for inclusion in the AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules will be provided to the AAR Director Business Services AAR will be responsible for publication of a complete document with an updated effective date made available in electronic format on the AAR Web site www aar com Upon update of the ntermodal Interchange Rules all subscribers will be notified via email that the new version is available in electronic format on the AAR Web site www aar com 1 1 2014 63 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SECTION Q PROPOSED CHANGES TO RULES THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY 64 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules BILLING PROCEDURES APPENDIX A APPENDIX A BILLING PROCEDURES A1 Required Documents a Form J 2 When repairs are covered by a Unit Damage Responsibility Report Form J 2 or recorded im age an original copy or electronic image of such report must accompany the Unit Billing Repair Form b FMCSA Inspections When billing for FMCSA periodic i
134. ortant role in the overall trailer design The quantities of these fasteners are based on the amount of shear load and forces introduced by the upper coupler Any reduction of fasteners whether damaged loose or missing places the trailer at risk for continuous safe operation 112 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES APPENDIX B Figure 18 Wear Limits rene RANA SOOO EOE NEOA OOOO KIO IO SOOO OKI KKK KN KKK SOOO ET TET A A A gt A A A 69 85 mm MIN 2 75 WORN 73 025 mm DIA 2 875 in NEW oe ee slice 476797054 4 0 0 4 4 9 SS SOOO XX ALICI nn OOOO 0 L00600 06 6 60 0 XXI DC X X X X oo 0 X X X X III W 0 0 0 9 9 9 9 4 STR IE 47 498 mm MIN 1 87 in WORN 50 8 mm DIA 2 000 in NEW Figure B 19 Kingpin Nicks Burrs Gouges Nicks burrs gouges on these diameters must not extend above the surrounding surface of the kingpin Nicks burrs gouges etc are allowed in this area 1 1 2014 113 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX B CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES Figure B 20 Inspection of Kingpin Diameters Using One Type of Gauge 50 8 mm 50 8 mm 2 00 in 2 00 in 47 62 mm 1 87 in 114 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT
135. ottom side rails that support the floor Also called bolster sill or beam CUBIC CAPACITY Useful internal load carrying space usually expressed in cubic feet cubic yards or U S gallons Also referred to as available cube DOOR HEADER Horizontal structural framing member over a door opening Also known as the rear header DOOR SILL Horizontal frame member at bottom of a door opening END DOOR Weather tight movable swinging structure to provide access to the cargo space END WALL Assembly surrounded by the end frame and wall at either end of the container FLOOR The cargo carrying surface of the container Also referred to as deck FORK POCKETS The structural openings or sleeves in the base of the container that permit entry of fork lift devices GROSS WEIGHT The allowable total weight of the container and cargo exclusive of the chassis 1 1 2014 135 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX C GLOSSARY C3 Container Component Glossary page 2 of 2 INTERFACE SUPPORTS KNEE BRACE Structural reinforcements of a prescribed square area within a designated location on the underside of the container It is designed to provide intermediate support points when the loaded container is being transported on a chassis TARE WEIGHT Weight of the empty freight container including its normal complement of lading restraint devices TWIST LOCK A mechanically operated device l
136. pindle hub assembly lubrication and failure due to insufficient lubrication m Replacement or repair of glad hands n Interior lining including posts o Interior landing gear components p Closed trailer or container roof bows q Floor or decking r Sliding tandem removable locking bars s Component securements including bolts rivets welds 1 1 2014 21 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SECTION G ORDINARY MAINTENANCE t Repairs to brakes and components except repair and servicing due to accumulation of ice and snow Brake adjustment on trailers or chassis not equipped with automatic slack adjusters may be performed only upon the driver s request in which case the driver s signature is required and must be maintained on file u Damage to the first three crossmembers behind the grid section of trailers not originally equipped with grid extension plate Trailer chassis locking assemblies w Lift pads x Landing gear operating cross shaft y Tank container components z Replacement of dolly crank handle aa Cleaning and adjustment of electrical connector socket ab Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration FMCSA Periodic Inspection PI and Certification and other regulatory standards ac Renewals or replacements including application of vehicle license plates and or registration papers ad Roll up doors ae Side doors 89 to 94 Vacant 22 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules REPAIRS AND
137. ponents above for correct procedures B3 Body Repairs Side Panels a Mating of Panels Material selected for replacing side wall panels shall comply with the manufacturer s recommendation with corrugated or smooth panel construction mated under all circumstances including patches Prepainted panels must likewise be mated b Patching Body Panels of Sheet and Post Trailers and Containers 1 A patch panel of like material shall be made to overlap the existing panel break of not less than 1 inch on all sides for small repairs On larger breaks the damaged portion must be trimmed to produce a round or oblong opening No patch shall be less than 4 inches on any one side see Figure B 1 Figure 1 Patching Panels SYNTHETIC RUBBER SEALER AROUND OPENING AND ADJACENT TO RIVET LINE NO PATCH SHALL BE LESS THAN 4 ON 1 2 INCH RIVET TO ANY ONE SIDE 0 NOTE SOFT RIVETS ARE PROHIBITED IN TRAILER REPAIRS EXCEPT ON ROOF REPAIRS 2 Aluminum and steel panel patches shall be the same thickness as the original 3 Clean and deburr both panel and patch Smooth any dented or creased area around the damaged area 4 Place the panel patch over the break to include any badly dented or creased areas drill holes for rivet securement around the patch perimeter spaced on 1 2 inch centers Rivet holes shall be located not less than inch from the edges of the patch 1 1 2014 77 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules A
138. posts KINGPIN Attaching pin on a semitrailer that mates with the pivots within the lower coupler of a truck tractor or converter dolly while coupling the two units together PADS Protective hardware affixed to lower side rails of a TOFC trailer to distribute stresses during trailer lifting and handling operations MANIFEST moisture proof container used for storage of important documents usually located on the nose of the trailer PANEL A section of material used to cover the exterior of a trailer PICK UP PLATE A plate structure located forward of the kingpin and terminating at the approximate front of the vehicle designed for initial contact with the fifth wheel during coupling POST Vertical structural member to which panels and sometimes doors are attached REAR CROSSMEMBER SILL The horizontal member at the extreme rear of the trailer normally used to mount rear bumpers and stop turn and tail lights REAR DOORS Hinged structures provided at the rear of the trailer to allow access to the cargo area when opened REFLECTOR Material permanently fixed on a vehicle to reflect the light from all sources but primarily from the head lamps of an approaching motor vehicle RIM A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated ROADSIDE LEFT SIDE see Curbside Right Side ROOF BOW An interior structural member attached to both top side rails RUB RAIL
139. pper Station Loaded Originating road Delivered by RR To RR Via Rail or Street At Station Date 20 Lading in If transferred Equipment Equipment transferred to Adjusted or Transferred Initials amp Number Equipment If transferred on car Car transferred to Adjusted or Transferred Initials amp Number By RR At On 20 Account of Chargeable to Date Issued 20 Per This form must be prepared according to the procedures outlined in AAR Intermodal Interchange Rule 123 Figure6 Vacant THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY Figure7 Form J 5 Counterbilling Authority Form J 5 Name of Company Counterbilling Authority NO NO DATE PREPRINTED ADDRESS DATE FILE AMOUNT THIS WILL AUTHORIZE TO COUNTERBILL Name of Company Preprinted ISSUED TO DOLLARS TO ADJUST iN HAP SE IN BILL NO UNDERCHARGE ACCOUNT OF ISSUED IN THE AMOUNT OF ss Dated State Details Here THIS AUTHORITY MUST BE ATTACHED TO BILL TITLE Figure8 Form J 6 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration FMCSA Periodic Inspection Sample Form J 6 Sample Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration FMCSA Periodic Inspection Trailer Initial Trailer Number Chassis Initial Chassis Number Controlling Owner Address Where Inspections Records Are Maintained Vehicle Identification Number VIN Optional Location Inspection Performed Items Checked OK Defect Repaired I
140. provide a tight fit by use of a larger size rivet 3 The placement area and existing adjacent panels must be cleaned and deburred where they lap 4 Use applicable aluminum alloy or high tensile cadmium plated steel rivets 80 4 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES APPENDIX B 5 For securement of panels to posts to the trailer or container structure buck rivets and or structural mono bolts must be used Self sealing pop rivets may be used only at rail area where there is no rear access due to the trailer or container structure configuration 6 side post should never be spliced If badly bent or cut the interior post should replaced before the section or full panel is replaced e Panel Replacement of Steel Box Containers If an individual panel cannot be repaired by straightening or inserting the damaged panel may be removed and replaced with a new panel Replacement also may be indicated if inserting would leave nonconforming repairs nearby or if replacement is less expensive Butt welded joints between the replacement and existing panels are required f FRP Panel Damage 1 General In all cases the original trailer or container manufacturer should be consulted for repair recommendations 2 Damage Categories FRP panel damages normally fall under four categories a Minor surface damage This damage requires only repair of the resin or surface finish This may
141. quired 121 Unit Interchange and Safety Inspection Report Form J 1 Form J 1 equivalent or recorded image shall be prepared by an authorized representative each time a unit is offered for interchange movement by street or highway See Figure 2 At locations with electronic camera technology that captures images of equipment and damage it shall not be a requirement to provide notification of damage at time of interchange Any invoice for damage to the equipment shall be accompanied by an electronic picture of the actual interchange of the unit showing damage with a date and time stamp 122 Unit Damage Responsibility Report Form J 2 a Preparation and Use of Form 1 Damage Form and Distribution Form J 2 see Figure 3 shall be prepared by an authorized representative of the handling carrier to document damage or loss for which the handling carrier is responsible The form shall be prepared at the place of interchange and then accompany the bill for repairs to the carrier responsible One copy shall be forwarded to a processor for electronic distribution and billing One shall be retained by the issuing party Copies shall be forwarded within 48 hours from the time of preparation The processor will electronically distribute copies of Form J 2 to delivering and receiving parties 2 Recorded Image A recorded image of the damage taken at the time and place of interchange may be used in lieu of a written Form J 2 This r
142. re B 17a for acceptable unacceptable cracks in shoes 1 1 2014 107 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX B CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES Figure 16 Assembly Index No Description 1 Axle 2 Cup 3 Cone 4 Seal 5 Wheel 6 Stud 7 Clamp Wedge 8 Nut 9 Hubcap Kit 10 Hubcap 11 O Ring 12 Plug 13 Brake Drum Installation Assy 14 Drum 15 Bolt 16 Washer 17 Nut 18 Washer 19 Pin 20 Nut 108 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES APPENDIX B Figure B 17 Axle Brake Assembly Index No Description 1 Tube Axle 2 Bushing Anchor Pin 3 Fitting Lube Elbow 4 Bracket Air Chamber 5 Chair Spring 6 Bracket Cam Shaft 7 Bracket Retainer Bolt on Cam 8 Bracket Retainer Bolt on Cam 9 Washer Cam Bearing 10 Washer Shaft End 11 Retainer Ring External 12 Slack Adjuster Assy 13 O Ring Cam Bearing Inboard 14 Bushing 15 Fitting Lubrication 16 Retainer Ring External 17 Bearing Seal Assy 18 Cam Shaft Left Hand Cam Shaft Right Hand 19 Axle Nut 20 Washer Axle 21 Expansion Plug 22 Spring Return 23 Pin Return Spring 24 Pin Brake Anchor Lining amp Shoe Assy 25 Lining Non Asbestos 26 Rivet Tubular 27 Shoe Assy Brake Unlined 28 Retainer Roller 29 Roller Brake Shoe 30 Spring Anchor Pin 31 Nut Hex Lock 32 Bolt Hex Head 1 long 33 Bolt Hex Head long 34 Nut Hex Lock 35 Pin Cotter 1 1 2014 109 AAR Intermodal I
143. re B 6 Support Frames and Supports 89 Figure B 7 Roof Sheet Edge Treatment ei 91 Figure B 8 Rear Door Assembly alata 94 Figure B 9 Rear Frame Assembly 4 1 42 1 4 95 Figure B 10 Rule of Thumb for Trailer 98 Figure B 10a Trailer Lift Pads Bottom Rail 99 Figure B 11 Splicing of Top Rails libica 100 Figure B 12 Splicing of Bottom Rails b in i 101 Figure B 13 certc khe eh EE ERR ER RI I ER rina 102 Figure B 14 Good and Bad Rivet Heads 104 Figure B 15 Solid Rivet Chart Sizes and 105 Fig re B 16 Axle Assembly nderit ated 108 Figure 17 Axle Brake Assembly 109 Figure B 17a Acceptable and Unacceptable Cracks in Shoes 110 Figure B 18 Kingpin Wear Limits eo det tnde teet tede Darse 113 Figure B 19 Kingpin Nicks Burrs GOUGES 113 Figure B 20 Inspection of Kingpin Diameters Using One Type of
144. rea on tires identified as tubeless d Flex breaks 1 1 2014 127 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX B CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES 5 Processing The processing standards listed below are essential proper manufacturing of the retread Top caps or full caps are acceptable bead to bead caps are not acceptable a Buffing Buffed tire dimensions shall be appropriate to the system used The finished buff on each casing may not penetrate more than one breaker ply 12 inches in length 1 The tread surface that is to receive the new rubber shall be prepared to a symmetrical profile and texture On trailer or chassis tires all frayed cord shall be trimmed The buffed surface shall be free from contamination and shall have a texture equivalent to an RMA 3 or 4 2 Precured Tread Retreading a The buffed width and radius shall be appropriate to the fixed dimensions of the precured tread rubber chosen b The tires shall be prepared and shaped to a specification to be posted in the shop b Cementing 1 Cementing must be accomplished as soon as possible within a maximum of 12 hours after buffing 2 Buffed casings stored over 12 hours shall be reworked prior to cementing 3 Tires to be cemented must be free from foreign material such as buffing dust dirt loose cords etc 4 Some procedures do not require cementing of tires In these cases tires shall be built or reworked within the time frames given in
145. rge The unit repair billing form must show the size the location on off and the reason for replacement 6 Booting Sectioning or Vulcanizing Structural repairs to tires on foreign trailers or chassis by booting sectioning or vulcanizing by the handling carrier is prohibited and is considered wrong repair and no charge can be assessed the trailer or chassis owner 7 Exchanging of Tires Exchanging or swapping tires due to a flat tire condition is prohibited 8 Multiple Renewals and Replacement at Terminals and by Contracted Vendors Renewals and replacements at terminals and by contracted vendors of two or more tires on the same unit due to the causes listed as Trailer or Chassis Owner Responsibility Rule 27a require fax or electronic notification to the owner within 2 business days from the time of repair if the owner has provided notification information for the listing published by the AAR Lack of receipt of required notification by an owner is not in itself justification for not paying a repair bill 8 4 4 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules TIRES AND TUBES SECTION B c Repair Renewal and Replacement Procedures 1 Tire Repair Billing Form The Tire Repair Billing Form to the owner must show the tire size and manufacturer s DOT tire identification number for each new tire applied or the recapper s DOT tire identification number for each recapped tire applied to justify charge The same information must also be
146. rinted on standard letter size 875 in x 11 in stock with only one unit bill per sheet Alternatively as provided by agreement between the billing and responsible parties billing may be performed through electronic submission tape submission or as otherwise agreed upon d Required Information 1 Name of billing company 2 Name of company performing repairs if other than billing company 3 Unit initial and number a If container and chassis are mated initial and number of mate must be shown If repairs are performed on both units of a mated container and chassis a separate billing sheet must be prepared for each unit 4 Geographic location SPLC of repair 5 Date of repair 6 Ifapplicable a reference number corresponding to the Form J 2 supporting generation of the bill under Rule 122 7 The Location Code corresponding to the location of the defect on the unit as per Rule A10 8 The Job Code applicable to the component to be repaired or replaced as a result of the defect reported If Job Codes other than those listed in Appendix F are used a description of the component to which the Job Code is applicable must be furnished to the party receiving the bill 9 The Why Made Code applicable to the defect as listed in Rule A10 If Why Made Codes other than those listed in Rule A10 are used a description of the defect must be provided to the party receiving the bill 10 The Condition Code applicable to the repair
147. rom beneath Caution should be taken when working on the floor crossmembers etc so as not to damage the integrity of the system WARNING Air chamber diaphragm replacement is not recommended 1 Air Relay Valve Replacement If relay valves require replacement as a result of corrosion or mechanical damage on trailers or chassis replacement should be on a one for one basis with the OEM replacement Do not install a relay valve that has a different manufacturer than the valve originally installed Refer to the manufacturer for information on replacement valves 2 Drain Cock Manual Replacement All air tanks have at the lower most point a threaded boss and a manual rotating type valve which allows bleeding air pressure and entrapped moisture dirt and debris from the tank These valves due to their constant exposure to moisture do malfunction and are replaced with a similar type rotating valve by merely unthreading the defective valve and inserting a replacement component 3 Glad Hand Placement Glad hands shall be mounted in the recessed portion of the nose of the trailer or chassis so as to make the glad hands flush or recessed to prevent damage from impact to the nose of the trailer or chassis 122 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES 1 1 2014 APPENDIX B Figure 26 Connections 123 Index Description 1 Box Light Receptacle 2 Coupling Air Service
148. rpaulin and bows cannot be applied they must be placed in the proper storage receptacle where the trailer is so equipped or accompany the load if possible If the equipment cannot be forwarded in either manner provision should be made to ship same to the trailer owner properly identified at the expense of the carrier returning the equipment 1 1 2014 15 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SECTION E ACCESSORIES AND SPECIAL EQUIPMENT c Equipment Empty Trailers When open top or platform type trailer is offered in interchange is equipped with tarpaulin and bows side and end gates etc the tarpaulin and bows side and end gates etc must be in proper place and secured on the trailer or placed in the proper storage receptacle where the trailer is so equipped or be secured to the headboard or deck of the trailer When side and end gates are in an upright position on the trailer the bows must also be in proper position and the tarpaulin must be properly stored Chains binders cables and tie downs devices must not be laced or allowed to hang over rub rails of flatbed trailers 74 to 80 Vacant 16 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules HANDLING CARRIER RESPONSIBILITY SECTION F SECTION F HANDLING CARRIER RESPONSIBILITY 81 Damage By Causes Handling carriers are responsible for damage caused by a b h 1 1 2014 Accident of any type at any time on or off a r
149. s never should be placed in service when any of these conditions exist 2 Brake Adjustments a The axle must be raised so that the wheels are free from contact with the ground Release the brakes use shop air or tractor air and release the spring brakes if the system employs spring loaded parking or emergency brakes b While rotating the wheel tighten the slack adjuster by turning the adjusting screw until the brake lining pressure stops rotation of the wheel Back off this pressure with the adjusting screw until the brake shoe just releases the drum and allows wheel rotation again c An alternate method of adjusting the brakes without raising the wheels from contact with the ground and probably the most frequently used is to tighten the slack adjuster until the brake shoe is tight against the drum then back off carefully until the shoe jerks slightly indicating it has started to back away from contact with the drum Strike the drum with a hammer and if drag still exists the blow will produce a dull thud indicating further clearance is required d When adjustment is completed check the rod length on both sides for similarity so that application pressure is in balance The angle made by the push rod and slack adjuster should be approximately 90 when service brakes are applied Grease and lubricate where necessary to ensure that the linkage is operating without constraint examine the position of the push rod at chamber exits to
150. sis equipment used in interchange service must carry stenciling preferably on the lower portion of the left side near the front end of the unit showing the empty weight and height of the unit using not less than 2 inch letters and figures In addition to the empty weight trailers and containers handling bulk liquid commodities must carry stenciling to indicate capacity in U S gallons a Alteration of Stencils The empty weight of the trailer or container or its capacity in U S gallons may not be altered or applied to the trailer or container except by the owner or lessee of the trailer or container b Included in Empty Weight Only such removable items that are a permanent part of the trailer including the full complement of items stenciled on the nose of the trailer in accordance with Section E Accessories and Special Equipment and that accompany the trailer at all times shall be included in stenciled empty weight 52 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules LOCATIONS MARKINGS AND SECTION N Figure 11 Quad Axle Diagram FRONT FRONT AXLE ROF HC LEFT INSIDE CENTER ROC RIGHT OUTSIDE CENTER CTR ROO RIGHT OUTSIDE L QUAD QUAD LIQ LEFT INSIDE QUAD 3 T d REAR AXLE REAR 1 1 2014 53 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SECTION N LOCATIONS MARKINGS AND Figure12 Tri and Double Axle Diagram RIF LOR LIR i ROC
151. ssee of record as identified on unit Where the term handling line or handling carrier appears in these rules it applies to the carrier in possession of the unit Where the term originating carrier appears in these rules it applies to the carrier on which the unit originates Where the term delivering carrier appears in these rules it applies to the carrier which offers the unit to another carrier in interchange at the point of interchange Where the term receiving carrier appears in these rules it applies to the carrier which accepts the unit from another carrier in interchange at the point of interchange Where reference to physical documents is made electronic versions thereof may be substituted by mutual agreement 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules GENERAL CONDITIONS SECTION A SECTION GENERAL CONDITIONS GOVERNING ACCEPTANCE AND DELIVERY OF UNITS IN INTERCHANGE 1 Equipment Specifications All units shall conform to applicable AAR or ISO Specifications See AAR Intermodal Standards M 930 M 931 and M 962 Units not in conformance with AAR or ISO Specifications in effect as of the date of manufacture may be refused in interchange service Should a conflict arise between the AAR and ISO specifications the AAR specification will take precedence 2 Hazmat Placarding Trailers and containers
152. t there is a dispute over responsibility the handling carrier must be given an opportunity for a joint inspection b Disposal If the owner elects to have the handling carrier dispose of the unit the handling carrier shall sell the unit allowing the amount of the sale to the owner less the handling carrier s expense to dispose of the unit 167 to 170 Vacant 1 1 2014 49 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SECTION M SETTLEMENT FOR DEFECTIVE UNITS THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY 50 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules LOCATIONS MARKINGS AND AEI SECTION N SECTION N LOCATIONS MARKINGS AND 171 Location Designations For uniformity in reporting location of unit parts in connection with inspection or repairs the following will govern Such location designations shall be shown on all repair bills forms or reports submitted where location information is involved Front Rear The end of the unit to which the tractor power unit is attached shall be known as the front end and the opposite end shall be known as the rear end b Sides and Top Sides and top of units are designated as front center and rear depending on the type of equipment For a van or chassis the dolly legs forward is the front LSF RSF TF the dolly legs to the tires is the center LSC RSC TC and the tires to the back is the rear LSR RSR TR For a container with stacking posts the front stacking post forward is
153. te missing c Removable side or section missing d Missing tire tube or rim Missing assigned equipment as outlined Rule 71 that accompanied trailer at time of interchange f Missing component parts essential for the operation of mechanical units for refrigeration or heating 18 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules HANDLING CARRIER RESPONSIBILITY SECTION F 84 Contamination Commodities a Loading Restriction Trailers or containers must not be loaded with contaminating commodities unless the trailer or container is stenciled by the owner Contaminate Loading Only on the front of the vehicle in not less than 4 inch letters and is identified in the Official Intermodal Equipment Register or as otherwise specifically authorized by owner b Reporting Contaminating Loadings Where the handling carrier is not responsible for a contaminating loading it shall furnish information on the unit inspection form to indicate the originating carrier who shall be responsible to the owner for reconditioning of the trailer or container 85 Temporary Repairs Handling carriers shall be responsible for correction of temporary repairs as outlined in Rule 101b 86 Damage by Non AAR Member a Railroad Owned or Leased Units When a railroad owned or leased unit is damaged or destroyed while in the possession of a non AAR member to the Intermodal Interchange Rules the AAR member delivering the unit to such non AAR me
154. tems Lights Reflectors Wiring Brakes Air Lines Kingpin Tires Wheels and Rims Frame and Assembly Suspension Axles Tire Pressure Tire Pressure Tire Pressure Tire Pressure LOR LOC ROR ROC LIR LIC RIR RIC LOQ LOF ROQ ROF LIQ LIF RIQ RIF I certify that this unit was inspected on Month Year and meets requirements in accordance with 49 CFR Part 396 17 Inspector s Name Print Inspector s Signature Name of Company Performing Repairs This form or similar form meeting requirements of DOT regulations must be used Figure9 Form J 7 Sample USE THIS DECAL IF FORM J 6 ACCOMPANIES VEHICLE FMCSA MONTH 3 YEAR 96 Sample Form J 7 DOES NOT ACCOMPANY VEHICLE FMCSA PERIODIC INSPECTION CERTIFICATION This vehicle has passed an inspection in accordance with 49 CFR Part 396 and must be reinspected during or before the same calendar month one year after the date shown below Information on the con tents of the inspection report can be obtained by contacting the Owner Lessee PHONE DATE OF INSPECTION MO YR 97 Stick on Numbers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 97 98 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES SECTION K SECTION K SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES AND REVISION OF RULES 136 Arbiter of Rules The Intermodal Operations Committee of the AAR shall interpr
155. ters Date Time Value Single Character L or E Character String Max 4 Characters Character String Max 4 Characters Long Integer Max 231_4 Character String Max 4 Characters Long Integer Max 231_4 Bit Value 0 or 1 Character String Max 50 Characters Character String Max 50 Characters Bit Value 0 or 1 Single Character or 145 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX D b Line Item Fields Field FLAT FILE FORMAT Data Type Damage ID Job Code Location Whymade Code Qualifier Quantity Size Offset Quantity Offset Date Offset ID Offset RR Offset J2 Number Open Close Status Field can be empty D4 Reading The File Long Integer Max 251 1 Short Integer 219 4 Character String Max 3 Characters Short Integer Max 215 4 Short Integer Max 219 4 Short Integer Max 215 1 Character String Max 50 Characters Short Integer Max 215 1 Date Time Value Short Integer Max 219 4 Character String Max 4 Characters Character String Max 10 Single Character O or The basic algorithm for reading the file is as follows Start reading characters until a is encountered Next read characters until a is encountered This will be the document type field Read the document type field and decide how to interpret the remaining fields based on the document type For each document type read in the appropriate number of header fields This w
156. thin the damaged area or near enough that they may be damaged during repair c Mark and cut out the damaged area with a torch or cutting disc Cut the replacement material to size Inserts must be fitted flush with the existing panel and should be fabricated to allow no more than 2 mm 5 64 in clearance between adjoining surfaces Panel insert material must have the same corrugation size profile and radii as the original panel d Fit the insert into the cut out area and tack weld in position Continuously weld the insert on the exterior side of the existing panels Ensure that insert welds fully penetrate the panel to the interior side e Clean mask and prime the repaired area on both exterior and interior sides Apply top coat to the exterior side only f Replace markings removed during repair that are required by regulation or as directed by the owner Reattach any other components that were removed during the repair d Panel Replacement of Sheet and Post Trailers and Containers 1 Sufficient panel lap is required to provide both a good seal and proper installation see Figure B 3 Figure B 3 Panel Overlay INTERIOR POST LEADING EDGE PANELS Panels should overlay and be riveted as originally manufactured See Section B 9 for proper riveting 2 Place the panel over the opening and drill around the panel perimeter placing the holes on 1 inch centers If an existing rivet hole is used it must be reamed to
157. to Figure C 3 and Figure C 4 WEATHER crazing or cracking of the sidewall surface of the tire attributable to atmospheric condition rather than to flexing capillary act of air escapement from the tire casing or from under any envelope by means of fabrics or cords ZIPPER RUPTURE A circumferential rupture on the sidewall flex area of a steel cord radial tire 140 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules GLOSSARY APPENDIX C Figure C 1 Trailer Components Front Side SK VW 12 13 KD 4 2 G 18 Index No Description Index No Description 1 Refrigeration Unit 11 Kingpin 2 Nose Top Rail 12 Bottom Pickup Rail 3 Corner Cap Or Casting 13 Dolly Landing Leg 4 Radius Panel 14 Sand Shoe or Dolly Wheels 5 Side Sheet 15 Cross Brace 6 Clearance Light 16 Leg Brace 7 Corner Post Rear 17 Leg Mounting Gusset 8 Battery Box 18 Side Bottom Rail 9 Registration Holder 19 Tandem Assembly Bogie 10 Electrical Junction Box amp Air Connectors Glad Hands Refrigerated Trailers Only 1 1 2014 141 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX C GLOSSARY Figure C 2 Trailer Components Rear HAL 7 J da Index No Description Index No Description 1 Door Moulding 8 Tail Light Assembly 2 Clearance Lights 9 Mud Flap Bracket 3 Door Header 10 Locking Bar Keeper and Cam 4 Corner Post 11 Mud Flap 5 Door Hinge 12 Rear Si
158. to maintain the overall structural integrity of the trailer or container Figure B 8 Rear Door Assembly Description Plymetal Door 1 Hinge Strap Butt Hinge Pin Seal Pin Handle Latch Assy Door Handle Upper Lower Rod Guide Upper Lower Cam Keeper Upper Lower Cam Lock Rod Pipe Intermediate Rod Guide Upper Lower Rod Guide Intermediate Rod Guide Bushing Fastener Door Tie Back Plate 94 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES APPENDIX B The door of a trailer or container is designed so that when loaded beyond the design load failure will take place in the door locking hardware and not in the connections between the end frame see Figure B 9 and the trailer or container body The door and assembly are designed to withstand the maximum loads and fatigue forces imposed in rail operation Generally the door end assembly consists of the door frame doors door hinges door locking hardware and the attachment of these items Figure 9 Rear Frame Assembly Index No Description Post Rear Corner Roadside amp Curbside 12 Lights Header Assembly Crossmember Assembly Angle Plywood Edge Protector Hinge Bracket Bumper Curb Roadside Light Protector Upper Tie Plate Roadside amp Curbside Lower Tie Plate Roadside amp Curbside Bumper Lower OQ 0 N 1 1 2014 95 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules APPENDIX B CORRECT U
159. to the top rail by use of huck type fasteners or manufacturer s original type fasteners 3 After removal of the old roof sheet and subsequent to any roof bow replacement all roof bows and rail gutters must be cleaned and deburred 4 Before installing new roof apply a sealer on the roof rail or in the roof rail gutter around the entire trailer or container 5 The roof sheet must be secured to the front rail spaced as recommended by the manufacturer 6 The trailer or container must be on a level ground surface when a new roof is applied The new roof sheet must be stretched in place by using clamps or roof stretchers at the rear header of the trailer or container This phase is very important to reduce the possibility of roof sheet flapping which could cause flex cracking 7 The sides of the new roof sheet must be affixed to the top rails and rear headers according to the manufacturer s specification e Roof Bows Roof bows that are broken or missing should be replaced Due to the wide variety of designs the original trailer or container manufacturer should be consulted for its recommendations on bow replacements 1 1 2014 93 APPENDIX B AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES B7 Rear Doors and Rear Frame a General The rear doors see Figure B 8 are probably the most damaged component on an intermodal trailer or container therefore certain repair procedures must be followed
160. trips of woven fiberglass to cover all edges of the repair as preparation for lay up later h When the compound has set up remove the temporary fasteners and sand off any excess resin Draw lines 2 inches on both sides of the joint Using a sander or saw score the fiberglass and remove a 2 inch strip on each side of the joint i Feather an additional 2 inch on all sides of the 2 inch strip of exposed plywood working through the surface but not through the woven fiberglass laminate Sand with a back and forth motion to avoid heat build up and possible delamination j After thorough mixing completely cover sanded areas with the polyester resin compound Lay a proper length of 4 inch wide woven fiberglass on the resin coated bare wood surface of the top horizontal section Press the fiberglass into the moist resin Immediately apply a thin layer of resin compound over the 4 inch strip also covering the feathered area k Immediately lay on an 8 inch strip of woven fiberglass over the 4 inch strip extending into the feathered original laminate applying pressure to saturate the cloth Follow with liberal amounts of additional resin compound I Cut a piece of film large enough to cover the lay up Tape the top edge of the film several inches above the top of the resin covered area m With a roller apply steady continuous firm pressure in one direction across the film covered area to force out air bubbles and ensure complete satur
161. urfaces The procedures listed below will within practical limits prevent such corrosion 1 Joining Aluminum to Unfinished Steel or Stainless Steel a Before assembling aluminum to steel including crossmembers to bottom rail the surface of the steel must be cleaned of all rust scale weld flux metal particles and other foreign material b Immediately after cleaning 1 Apply a primer to the steel surface to prevent galvanic action 2 Apply a protective coating to the steel area 3 Apply insulating tape c Exterior steel number and logo placards and similar exposed steel items shall be protected with insulating tape prior to assembly to an aluminum surface d Replacement fasteners must be of similar metals screws bolts nuts and nails and protective coatings must be used 2 Joining Aluminum and Wood Components a Apply a protective coating to wood surfaces b Sealers that are flexible and non shrinking shall be used in highly corrosive areas to prevent deterioration of the wood including trailer or container doors and door frame areas 6 1 1 2014 AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules CORRECT UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES APPENDIX B 3 Joining Metal to FRP Panels a Although FRP fiberglass reinforced plywood panels are constructed with a fiberglass outer layer a protective coating must still be applied between the steel component and FRP panel b Reference 2 Joining Aluminum and Wood Com
162. while curing DIAPHRAGM A flexible covering used to encompass part or all of a tire during retreading in some processes ENVELOPE A flexible covering used to encompass part or all of a tire during retreading in some processes GAUGE Thickness usually expressed in thirty seconds of an inch or by the decimal system or in millimeters in the metric system INJURY A break or cut of any shape caused by a penetrating object or severe scuff or impact INJURY SIZE Widest opening in the cord body after skiving and buffing INNER LINER The tubeless tire inner surface used to retain the inflation media KINKED BEADS A sharp permanent bend in the bead wires at one or more points around the circumference of the bead LOAD RANGE Used as letters B C etc in tire identification to identify a given size tire with its load and inflation limits when used in a specific type of service as defined in Tire and Rim Association Inc or equivalent yearbooks MATRIX Aluminum rubber or steel rings or segments that form the cavity in which a tire retread is cured and with which the tread design is formed NAIL HOLE A penetration caused by a small sharp object inch maximum diameter PLIES Layers of rubber coating paralleled cords POSTED Placement on the immediate premises of the retread shop available to all personnel involved in the retreading operations and to the management of the shop PROTECTOR ply a
163. y taking exception to Form J 2 under provisions of Rule 122a 4 Time Limit for Repair to provide equipment movement information to the billing party to substantiate exception c Provision of Rebill Authority When a unit is returned to its owner the delivering carrier shall provide the owner with rebill authority within 48 hours excluding Saturdays Sundays and holidays from written or electronic notification by the owner to the delivering carrier of damages unless in dispute Failure to provide the owner with rebill endorsement authority unless in dispute shall constitute a valid acceptance by the delivering carrier of damages as specified on Form J 2 or its equivalent 123 Form J 3 Authority for Transfer or Adjustment of Intermodal Equipment or Intermodal Lading a Preparation and Use of Form Form J 3 see Figure 5 or electronic equivalent shall be prepared in triplicate by an authorized representative of the handling carrier when it is necessary to transfer or adjust lading in a trailer container or a trailer on a car and it is the responsibility of the carrier as set forth in Section I Authority for Adjustment or Transfer of Intermodal Equipment and or Intermodal Lading of these rules The original form shall accompany the bill one copy shall be forwarded to the carrier responsible and one copy shall be retained by the handling carrier b Expense Responsibility The expense of adjustment or transfer of unit or ladi

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