Union Pacific Air Brakes Questions and Correct
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What government agency regulates Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
the inspection and testing of brake
equipment on railroad locomotives
and cars?
What rule details the safety Rule 1.33, Inspection of Freight Cars
inspection of freight cars?
Who can perform inspections and Qualified Person, Qualified Mechanical Inspector,
brake tests? or Qualified Maintenance Person as specified by
federal regulations.
, After fundamental training on Yes
freight car inspections and air brake
tests, would a trainman be
considered a "Qualified Person?"
During the safety inspection, is an Yes
inspection on both sides of the train
required?
Can cars placed in a train be No
moved prior to a safety inspection?
Can inspections by "Qualified Yes (Extended Haul Train)
Mechanical Inspectors" extend the
distance a train may travel before
additional inspections and tests are
required?
What must you do before coupling Shake debris out of hoses and blow all
air hoses together? condensation from locomotive brake pipe or
yard air line.
What should be done to prevent an Air hoses inspected for condition, properly
air hose from dragging whenever coupled, and all parts of brake equipment
the train is moved? secured.
Unless brakes fail en route, how All cars : 100%
many cars must have operative
brakes?
What percentage of operative At least 85%
brake equipment must trains have
under all circumstances?
Who must be notified when a car's Leave information for relieving crew, and notify
brake equipment fails en route? Dispatcher or Mechanical Help Desk.
Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) 2026/27 |
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Terms in this set (83)
What government agency regulates Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
the inspection and testing of brake
equipment on railroad locomotives
and cars?
What rule details the safety Rule 1.33, Inspection of Freight Cars
inspection of freight cars?
Who can perform inspections and Qualified Person, Qualified Mechanical Inspector,
brake tests? or Qualified Maintenance Person as specified by
federal regulations.
, After fundamental training on Yes
freight car inspections and air brake
tests, would a trainman be
considered a "Qualified Person?"
During the safety inspection, is an Yes
inspection on both sides of the train
required?
Can cars placed in a train be No
moved prior to a safety inspection?
Can inspections by "Qualified Yes (Extended Haul Train)
Mechanical Inspectors" extend the
distance a train may travel before
additional inspections and tests are
required?
What must you do before coupling Shake debris out of hoses and blow all
air hoses together? condensation from locomotive brake pipe or
yard air line.
What should be done to prevent an Air hoses inspected for condition, properly
air hose from dragging whenever coupled, and all parts of brake equipment
the train is moved? secured.
Unless brakes fail en route, how All cars : 100%
many cars must have operative
brakes?
What percentage of operative At least 85%
brake equipment must trains have
under all circumstances?
Who must be notified when a car's Leave information for relieving crew, and notify
brake equipment fails en route? Dispatcher or Mechanical Help Desk.
