pre-power
What is the first step for a repairer assigned to Carbody Inspections?
attach blue lights to the vehicle, and communicate with all other inspectors assigned to the inspection team.
there are how many lighting circuits on the #4 interior lighting system?
4, 2 emergency and 2 normals.
what doors can be operated from the exterior of the vehicle?
A1A2/H1H2 on both cab and non cab
how many doors will open with a crew switch activation?
2 at the door portal be activated.
how many P/A microphones are on a married pair?
there are 3, one gooseneck mic and two handheld mic's on either side of the operator cab.
how many intake filters are replaced on the NON cab HVAC system?
4 intake filter, 2 for each unit.
if lighting system is on and route is set how can the function of 1.4.14 be completed?
by pressing STN on the AACP
endgates are visually inspected and functionally by what actions?
physically push gates inward to verify gate springs return gate to extended position.
per procedure how many times should the inspector manually open the doors at each portal?
2 times, once after interior release, again after exterior release to perform door leaf inspection.
what must be done to complete in the a PES test each time they are tested in the cab?
you must verify Emergency brake sets, see the event on cctv monitor, verify the VMD/AACP and audible notification. answer the PEI call, reset the PES by depressing reset and release emergency brake.
there are multiple steps involved in section 1.5.13, what are they?
1.5.13 is the fire extinguisher inspection, task V/R. you will need to inspect the number of units (2) on the NON-CAB, the charge state, the expiration date of each and the condition. any unit expiring within 90 days, found to be discharged or not intact must be replaced.
where can PoeVS2 be located on the Cab Car?
Passenger Compartment Locker Guard Side (PCLG)
how does the non cab car inspector check the multi function lamp?
visual inspection of both motorman and guard side lamp assemblies.
the door recycle test is performed 3 times at the same leaf resulting in door leaf locking out, how does the inspector reset the door?
simply pressing door close again will reset the recycle count to zero, allowing with no obstructions the door to close.
what systems must be on-line for GMD deployment notification in the saloon?
VMU, MCU, DCU/GMD with train keyed up, all interior lights on and route set.
section 2.5.2 of the Cab Car can be completed without power, by inspected how many items?
there are 47 exterior decals & signage labels to inspect on the Cab Car exterior.
coupler locking pins are used in the event of emergency couple towing, how many locking pins should be inspected?
one, by the Cab car inspector, there is no pin on the non cab.
How are the Hostler headlamps functionally tested? list all steps needed...
hostler side keyed up
direction set to FWD
headlamp switch activated in low beam
and moved to high beam
what will happen if the door cutout switch is used at H2 on the Cab car? list all resulting actions.
VMD will display door cutout, door function will be lost, crew switch will only open one side, GMD request lamps will turn off and GMD will be disabled at that portal.
what other inspector(s) should be checked with prior to complete task 2.1.7 on NON-cab Carbody inspection?
at minimum the inspector should verify NON-cab Truck inspector as completed air suspension inspection and adjustments.
how is crew switch functionality be tested?
crew switch must be tested with train keyed on at the master controller and then keyed off without pressing train shut down and verifying door setup is off and key is used in switch.
what setting should be verified when replacing the fresh air filter elements?
the humidistat setting, it should be set to 60%
with the NON cab car keyed up, what will happen to the exterior lighting system if direction is set to REV?
if train was not previously turned on all marker and tail lamps will illuminate as well as Cab Car headlamps.
door recycle is a safety feature allowing the door to reopen or lock closed. what is actually causing this result to happen?
the doors and opened and closed using a DC motor, the obstruction or obstacle creates high current demand from the motor. the high current is read by the DCU and results in lockout.
what step should be taken if all signage only reads a RED T logo?
verify MCU is on-line and network communication is functional Via VMD screen, cutout master MCU and retest system.