49 CFR 236.554 - Rate of pressure reduction; equalizing reservoir or brake pipe.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 07, 2026

Title 49 - Transportation last revised: Feb 03, 2026

View all text of Subpart E [§ 236.501 - § 236.590]

§ 236.554 - Rate of pressure reduction; equalizing reservoir or brake pipe.

The equalizing-reservoir pressure or brake-pipe pressure reduction during an automatic brake application shall be at a rate not less than that which results from a manual service application.

authority: 49 U.S.C. 20102-20103,20107,20133,20141,20157,20301,20306,20501,20701,21301,21304; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89

source: 33 FR 19684, Dec. 25, 1968, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 49 CFR 236.554