Information
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Locomotive Number
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Conducted on
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Location
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Auditor
Inspection Items
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1. Was locomotive properly cleaned?
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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2. Does the handbrake apply and release and is the inspection date current & recorded on back of Blue form? (228.46 & 232.105)
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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3. Is the FRA blue cab form and air card properly completed, signed, and dated? (229.23) Where applicable 184 day Q sticker must be applied to blue form holder and Mechanical Department Log Form # 480-9000007-1 must be completed.
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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4. Do bell (229.45) and wiper motors operate properly (X-2400-08)?
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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5. Do the radio and HTD operate properly (229.45)?
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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6. Was a standing air brake test performed and did it pass? (229.59) (A/C cuts in at 130 - cuts out at 140 / min. 10 lb. increase; 229.49)
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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7. Were the alerter or deadman pedal qualified? (229.23)
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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8. Seats - Inspect all cab seats for defects and proper operation. (229.119)
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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9. Is toilet & toilet compartment clean and odor free (toilet operates as intended)? (229.139)
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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10. Is toilet compartment properly vented? (229.139)
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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11. Are all fluid levels correct? (1700-01)
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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12. Were any oil, water, fuel (229.45) or exhaust leaks detected? (X-1700-03)
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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13. Was the APU/ERM properly set up and fluids correct? (E-500-12)
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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14. If locomotive was shopped for low water problems, was the low water button tripped to verify engine protector shutdown? (E-500-12)
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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15. Were all covers (229.41), fasteners, safety chains (229.119), and doors in (229.45) place and secured?
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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16. Was the sanding system operational (229.131) with no holes in the hoses?
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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17. Do all lights (229.125 & 229.127) and alarms function properly (229.115 & 229.101)?
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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18. Are all Annunciator lights off? (troubleshoot/reset as required)
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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19. Are cab heaters, toilet heaters, (229.119) (Sept - April) and air conditioners operating properly? (April - Sept)
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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20. Is the unit clear of low voltage grounds? (use 6W test light) (X-6800-21)
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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21. If equipped with dynamic brake system, perform static test. (232.109)
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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22. Does RPM increase while advancing throttle positions. (X-1700-02)
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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23. Does the unit load forward and reverse? (X-1700-02)
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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24. Verify the ground relay cut-out switch is sealed and the counter zeroed? (NA if software controlled through MMI)
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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25. Was the unit self load tested to qualify volts, amps, and the horsepower?
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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26. If shopped for hot engine, were the temperature controllers, fans, and shutters qualified? (run through 2 cooling cycles) (NA for GE's)
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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27. If applicable, was the cab signal equipment set up and self-tested properly?
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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28. If equipped, are the traction motor, GRP, DB cut-out and cab signal cut-out switches sealed?
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
Bottom Inspection Items
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29. Do all the handrails, standards, grab irons, and steps have the proper clearance, no defects, and OK for service? (231.29 & 231.30)
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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30. Was flange lube stick system serviced & magazines aligned? (X-1400-17)
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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31. Are all fuel monitors, fuel sensors, hoses, and Snyder adapters operational? (Monitors range within 40 gallons) (X-2100-08)
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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32. Are the main reservoir drain valves/spitters set to automatic and is condensation drained from the main reservoir and final filters? (229.46)
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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33. Does the air dryer cycle properly & are the indicator eyes blue? (229.46)
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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34. Are the brake shoes properly aligned (229.57), not worn (1700-01), and is the piston travel correct (1700-01/229.55)?
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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35. Are all springs, snubbers, liners, and pads in good condition and pilot height correct. Inspect that shocks are free of leaks (229.65)
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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36. Are coupler (231.144.C1), throwers, knuckles, bails, and cut levers operating properly and in adjustment (231.30)?
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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37. Are all T/M covers (229.41), T/M leads, and axle alternator wiring properly secured (229.45)?
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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38. Are MU cables installed, properly secured to the hangers, and not chafing? (229.89)
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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Completion Date
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39. List separately any identified FRA defect not covered in this checklist.
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Reviewed With Title / Name
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Corrective Action
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