49 CFR 215.111 - Defective plain bearing.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 18, 2024

Title 49 - Transportation last revised: May 14, 2024

§ 215.111 - Defective plain bearing.

A railroad may not place or continue in service a car, if the car has a plain bearing—

(a) That is missing, cracked, or broken;

(b) On which the bearing liner—

(1) Is loose; or

(2) Has a broken out piece; or

(1) Melted babbitt;

(2) Smoke from hot oil; or

(3) Journal surface damage.

authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103,20107; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89

source: 44 FR 77340, Dec. 31, 1979, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 49 CFR 215.111