T.B. 127 - Inspection Cycles - Daily Pre-Trip

Question 1

The Daily Pre-Trip Inspection (F-972) is divided into how many general categories?

Answer 1

6

Question 2

Where is the F-972 retained?

For how long?

Answer 2

Logbook

1 month past the LAST entry

Question 3

Items marked with an “Asterix” require ________ repair or correction

Answer 3

Immediate

Question 4

Step 3: Cab Check

What is the (*) Immediate Repair?

Answer 4

Horn/Siren *

Question 5

Step 4: Brakes

What are the THREE (*) Immediate Repairs?

Answer 5

Brakes/Rotors/Hoses *

Air Brake Test (COLA) *

Parking Brake *

Question 6

Step 5: Lights

What are the THREE (*) Immediate Repairs?

Answer 6

Emergency Lights * - Verify Operation, check for moisture in housing.

Head Lights * - low and high beams

Brake Lights *

Question 7

Step 6: Walk-Around Inspection

What are the FOUR (*) Immediate Repairs?

Answer 7

Tires (C.I.D.) *

Wheels / Lugs *

Suspension / Axles *

Steering Components *

Question 8

Step 5: Brakes

When checking the BRAKES/ROTORS/HOSES *, inspect the Condition and Thickness of the PADS, Condition of ROTORS and hoses and mounting of Canisters. Verify the Travel of the SLACK ADJUSTERS is not more than ___ in. with Brakes Releaseed.

Answer 8

1 in.

Question 9

COLA: “C”

The Air Compressor must CUT-IN no lower than ____ psi.

LAFD vehicles usually Cut-In at approx. ___ psi.

Answer 9

85 psi

100 psi

Question 10

COLA: “O”

Normal CUT-OUT pressure is ___ - ___ psi.

Max CUT-OUT pressure is ____ psi.

Answer 10

110 - 120 psi

130 psi Max.

Question 11

COLA: “L”

Leakage Test: Apply steady pressure to the brake pedal for 1 full minute. After the initial drop in pressure the Air Pressure must NOT drop more than ___ psi for Single Vehicles and ___ psi for Combination Vehicles.

Answer 11

3 psi

4 psi

Question 12

COLA: “A”

Alarms: With Engine OFF and Ignition Switch ON. Reduce Air Tank Pressure to cause LOW-PRESSURE Warning Device to activate. The Device must activate between ___ - ___ psi.

Answer 12

55 - 75 psi