2013 aar field manual rule 83 confidential

The aar rules are more detailed and are formulated in two manuals, designated aar field manual and aar office manual. These manuals, somewhat detailed and voluminous in size with the field manual being in excess of 700 pages and the office manual being in excess of 500 pages, are guides to the fair and proper handling of freight. The association of american railroads aar offers an online subscription to the newly revised aar open top loading rules manual free of charge. Federal register miscellaneous amendments to brake system. Test per the requirements of chart a in rule 3 of the aar field manual. Aar intermodal interchange rules appendix b correct unit repair procedures 112016 3 2 joining aluminum and wood component s a apply a protective coating to wood surfaces. Aar intermodal interchange rules including billing and repair. I have heard there is a 50 year limit for cars built after that date, but i cannot find anything in the aar interchange office manual. Description a 2 per package 8 ft long or less, 3 over 8 ft to 16 ft, inclusive, 4 over 16 ft. Why the 40yr rule on interchange trains magazine trains. The nonsubscriber or other than railroad subscriber is responsible, including cost of repair, for loss or damage to cars in its possession. A ssp is a structured program with proactive processes and procedures, developed and implemented by commuter and. However, if damage is caused by the negligence of shipper or of its agents or contractors, e.

We are a diversified manufacturer of railcars and railcar components. Norfolk southern railway company 110 franklin road, s. Rebuilding, structural modification, and extending the service life of freight cars is governed by office manual rule 88 of the aar mechanical interchange rules. Open top shippers need only to complete the form found on the aar web page accessed via the below link. Jon hannafious senior manager, equipment engineering committee. Requirements for acceptance of the field manual of the aar interchange rules, rule 88. When a car is destroyed or badly damaged, the handling carrier must report damage to the car mark owner as specified in aar interchange rule 107 using the aar damaged defective car tracking system ddcts. Tanks and similar units, over 30,000 lb to 100,000 lb, inclusive, secured with chains flatcars. Panel replacement of sheet and post trailers and containers. In the application of all rules contained in this manual, cars shall be treated as belonging to companies or individuals whose reporting marks are stenciled on the car.

This information request is in direct association with circular letter c12745, the restructuring of appendix d in the aar field manual. Aar circular letter summary february 2017 greenbrier. Rule 99 cars on private andor nonsubscriber tracks current rule. All freight cars built or rebuilt prior to january 1, 1957. The 40 years only applies to cars built before a particular date in 1974. Scrap inspection maj mod min rule violation scrap material inspections interchange rules 83, 120 a. Rule 11 is used by the rail industry under aar accounting rules to protect confidential prices andor meet customer requirements by providing multiple invoices when shipments are covered by. Interchange rules association of american railroads on. The current msrp section e is available through the.

Handling line is responsible for ensuring cars received from a nonsubscriber or other than a railroad subscriber meet the mechanical. For those interested, here is rule 84, part a, copied directly from the 2011 field manual of the a. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs track and field rules committee approved 16 rules changes at its june 68 meeting in indianapolis. The audit inventory management system aims provides a report for tefra one year statute dates, ams4940, that the field monitors to ensure field controlled partner cases are worked timely.

Aar rule 90 trains magazine trains news wire, railroad. Jan 06, 2008 aar rule 90 posted by tomnoy3 on sunday, january 6, 2008 11. The current msrp section e is available through the transportation technology center inc. Amsted rail groups shop and field inspection pocket guide52005 gg.

Certified t ank car facilities need additional publications as listed in rule 81. All railroads and private car owners should have copies of the interchange rules that govern the mechanical requirements for freight cars. Car service directives csd oders issued by the aar that. Environmental protection agency 1200 pennsylvania ave. Once the form has been received, the aar will assign a pin number that allows.

Implementation of revisions to figures 78b, 83 and new figure 83 a section 6 of the aar open top loading rules manual otlr figure 78b. Cars not properly registered in the aar umler file, as required by the umler specification manual. The original document was issued in english language. All rules changes were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. Sep 22, 2014 the aar rules are more detailed and are formulated in two manuals, designated aar field manual and aar office manual. Fra is issuing this final rule to mandate that commuter and intercity passenger railroads develop and implement a system safety program ssp to improve the safety of their operations. The support documentation andfoundation of the billing repair card prepared at the car. Association of american railroads safety and operations 425 third street sw washington, dc 20024 governing the interchange of, repairs to, and settlement for, units used in intermodal service aar intermodal interchange rules including billing and repair procedures effective january 1, 2016. Informational circular field manual appendix d information request paintscoatings issued.

Aaa rule 17, formerly rule 16, now requires the parties and their representatives to make disclosures about possible conflicts regarding a potential arbitrator. To all customers who ship using aar accounting rule 11 invoicing. Rule 5107 will now state that the baton shall be handed from the. Aar association of american railroads ttci aar publications. Fra understands that the titles of documents have since been changed to the field manual of the aar interchange rules and the manual of standards and recommended practices, respectively. At the april 2017 meeting of the arbitration and rules committee, a proposal was advanced by the wabl committee to revise field manual rule 36. Interchange rules paperback january 1, 1981 by association of american railroads author see all formats and editions hide other. Aar rule 90 posted by tomnoy3 on sunday, january 6, 2008 11. Rule 11 is used by the rail industry under aar accounting rules to protect confidential prices andor meet customer requirements by providing multiple invoices when shipments are covered by a through billing. Aar full members include the major freight railroads in the united states, canada and mexico, as well as amtrak. Founded in 1934, aar is the worlds leading railroad policy, research, standard setting, and technology organization that focuses on the safety and productivity of the u.

The aar interchange rules which specify labor and material pricing, sale, acquisition, and settlement for interchange freight cars. Is there a classifcation or reconditioning stamp yes. Federal register miscellaneous amendments to brake. The definition appears in the field manual of the aar interchange rules at rule 1. Americas freight railroads operate the safest, most efficient, costeffective, and environmentally sound freight transportation system in the world and the association of american railroads aar is committed to keeping it that way. Load weight must be evenly distributed end to end and side to side. Rule 99 intent of the rule handling line does not get relief from the responsibility to the car owner. They can be rebuilt per aar rule 88 to extend their interchange life.

Pressure retaining valves less than standard 3position type. Freight car facility checklist click here for the spanish version m214 checklist. Handling line will ensure car mark owner receives a no charge car repair data record. R billing 125 learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. We design and manufacture a broad variety of railcar types for transportation of bulk commodities and containerized freight products primarily in north america, including open top hoppers, covered hoppers, and gondolas along with intermodal and nonintermodal flat cars. The field manual is required to be on hand at all railroad freight car repair facilities and affiliated contract shops. All cars sold must meet the current inspection requirements of rule 88. They may be handled between participating railroads on an exception basis or must go through a recertification program per aar rule 88 rebuild or aar rule 88 extended service status reference the aar office manual rule 88 for the explanation of the requirements for the recertification programs. A valid press identification card will entitle that individual to enter the courthouse with a laptop with a silent key board andor c ell phone off or in silent mode while in a courtr oom.