Airbrake9

Question 1

1. What information does the EOT device transmit to the associated LCU?

Answer 1

Brake pipe pressure, battery condition, motion, marker light status

Question 2

2. In order to transmit an emergency application of the brakes, what is the minimum brake pipe pressure required?

Answer 2

50 psi

Question 3

3. After inadequate brake performance has been detected and train is stopped, what must be performed to determine the cause?

Answer 3

Walking inspection

Question 4

4. A train must be brought to a safe stop immediately if main reservoir falls below what pressure?

Answer 4

100 psi

Question 5

5. If it becomes necessary to cut out brakes en route, calculate the total number of axles in the following train consist: 2 locomotives (P42), 8 passenger cars, and 5 baggage cars:

Answer 5

60

Question 6

6. What is the maximum authorized speed when operating Amfleet cars with over-inflated air bellows (springs) for movements other than turnouts and crossovers?

Answer 6

30 mph

Question 7

7. If the brakes become completely inoperative (no brakes on any axle) on front or rear of passenger equipment, what speed must not be exceeded?

Answer 7

20 mph

Question 8

8. What type equipment is counted when making operative brake calculations with non-passenger equipment if it becomes necessary to cut out brakes en route?

Answer 8

cars and locomotives

Question 9

9. When cutting cars off only, which of the following is not used to put the equipment left standing in emergency?

Answer 9

ABV

Question 10

10. With a passenger train en route, what is the minimum percentage of operative brakes necessary in order to continue without applicable speed restriction in effect?

Answer 10

85%

Question 11

11. On what form must the engineer report locomotive defects before going off duty?

Answer 11

MAP 100

Question 12

12. From what location do emergency applications initiate when the EOT emergency toggle switch is activated?

Answer 12

rear of train to the front

Question 13

13. Anytime brakes are cut out, what is the procedure in order to confirm the percentage of operative brakes?

Answer 13

Perform a walking inspection of a brake application

Question 14

14. If a train breaks in two, after re-coupling and testing the air hoses, what air brake test must be made prior to movement?

Answer 14

Passenger Class II/Non-passenger Class III

Question 15

15. Following and emergency brake application, what air brake test must be made after proceeding?

Answer 15

Running brake test

Question 16

16. In accordance with AMT-3, what is the first step to be taken by the engineer after a train breaks in two and an emergency radio transmission is made?

Answer 16

If equipped, shut down and isolate HEP as soon as possible

Question 17

17. Besides applying all hand/parking brakes on all locomotives, how is the generator field switch/breaker to be positioned on an unattended locomotive that is supplying compressed air and coupled to cars?

Answer 17

Place switch in OFF/DOWN position

Question 18

18. What brake test is required whenever a control valve or brakes are cut out on passenger or non-passenger trains?

Answer 18

Passenger Class II/Non-passenger Class III

Question 19

19. Under non-passenger train rules, what is the method used to calculate the percentage of operative brakes?

Answer 19

Divide the total number of operative control valves in the train by the total number of control valves in the train, including locomotives

Question 20

20. When must an emergency function test of the two way end of train device be conducted?

Answer 20

Whenever the LCU or EOT is changed or at point of installation