TCU FInal Flashcards

1
Q

Wheels are out of gauge at what dimensions by measuring at 3 locations 120 degrees aprart

A

less than 52 15/16 or more than 53 3/16

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2
Q

condemning limit for a thin flange

A

AAR:15/16 FRA: 7/8

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3
Q

Any shank wear that is worn more than ___ inches deep should be condemned

A

3/8

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4
Q

What is The Trolley Loop Diameter

A

1 1/2

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5
Q

What is the hand brake shaft diameter

A

1 1/4

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6
Q

What is Iron or Steel Tread minimum diameter

A

5/8

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7
Q

What is the Clearance from the top of the rail to any safety appliance

A

2 1/2

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8
Q

Coupler Height should not vary more than ___ inches on adjacent coupled cars

A

3

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9
Q

What is the brake shoes condemning limit

A

AAR: 3/8

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10
Q

A ___ inch minimum clearance between truck bolster rim and body center plate base must be maintained

A

1/16

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11
Q

What is Sheeled or Spall Condemnable

A

1 diameter

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12
Q

What is the condemning limit on a high flange

A

1 1/2

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13
Q

What is a thin rim for 30” and 33” Wheels

A

3/4 or less

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14
Q

There must be __ to __ inch clearance between the uncoupling lever eye and the rotor eye known as the anti-creep

A

1/4 to 1/2

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15
Q

What is the maximum distance from the sill step bottom to the top of rail

A

22-24in

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16
Q

when should a loose brake head be condemned

A

move 1/2 inches or more by hand

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17
Q

A draft Gear Carrier cannot be worn more than what percent

A

25%

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18
Q

What is a thin rim for 28” - 36” and 38” wheels

A

7/8

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19
Q

When is built up tread condemnable

A

1/8 inches or more

20
Q

when is the grooved tread condemnable

A

1/8 inches or more

21
Q

What are the minimum and maximum required coupler heights for both empty and loaded cars

A

Load 31 1/2 - 33 1/2
Empty 32 1/2 - 34 1/2

22
Q

when is the coupler draft key condemnable

A

5/16

23
Q

when is the trolley rod condemnable

A

1/8

24
Q

What is the condemning limit on a follower

A

cracked 1/8” bent 1/2”

25
Q

What is the center plate bowl wear limit

A

3/8” or less

26
Q

What are the sill steps dimensions

A

10” length 8” cellar depth

27
Q

What is a defective center sill

A

craked 6” or more, Bent 2 1/2 or more

28
Q

What is the brake chain diameter

A

3/8 to 7/16

29
Q

When is the brake head guide condemnable

A

1 1/4”

30
Q

What is the preferred handhold clearance

A

2 1/2”

31
Q

What is maximum distance to the ladder stiles from the corner of car

A

8’

32
Q

What is the minimum diameter of handhold in the ladder thread

A

5/8”

33
Q

What is the maximum spacing between ladder treads

A

19”

34
Q

What are the minimum size bolts on safety appliances

A

1/2”

35
Q

What is the hand brake wheel diameter

A

15” to 16

36
Q

What is the proper distance between the hand brake and wheel step platform

A

4in

37
Q

What is the minimum brake step length

A

28”

38
Q

Sill steps shall have an additional step if exceeding ____ inches

A

21”

39
Q

What is the minimum clearance width and spacing of tread on ladders

A

side:16”
End: 14”
Space 19

40
Q

What is the maximum distance from the bottom thread of the side ladder to the top of sill step

A

21”

41
Q

What is the distance from the coupler horn to the hand brake

A

4”

42
Q

What is the uncoupling lever handle length for freight

A

12” - 15”

43
Q

a sider frame or bolster is condemnable if it has a ___ inch crack in the transverse direction of tension member

A

1/4

44
Q

What are the running board dimensions

A

longitude: 18”
latitude: 24”

45
Q

Strut pin holes are condemnable when worn ____ inches or _____ %

A

3/16”, 25%

46
Q

Worn Brake Beam hanger brackets and bracket wear plates are condemnable when worn to a depth of what percent

A

50%

47
Q

End ladder treads shall be spaced to coincide with treads of side ladders a variation of ____ inches

A

2