§215.109. Defective plain bearing box: Journal lubrication system.

49 C.F.R. § 215.109

A railroad may not place or continue in service a car, if the car has a plain bearing box with a lubricating pad that—

(a)

Has a tear extending half the length or width of the pad, or more;

(b)

Shows evidence of having been scorched, burned, or glazed;

(c)

Contains decaying or deteriorated fabric that impairs proper lubrication of the pad;

(d)

Has—

(1)

An exposed center core (except by design); or

(2)

Metal parts contacting the journal; or

(e)

Is—

(1)

Missing; or

(2)

Not in contact with the journal.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20102-03, 20107, 20171; 28 U.S.C. 2461; and 49 CFR 1.89.

Source: 44 FR 77340, Dec. 31, 1979, unless otherwise noted.