Static Towing Test Data Form
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Date:
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2009-07-02
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Personnel:
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T.S., S.C., E.D. & E.L.
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Temperature:
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72
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| Inspect right front tow eye and adjoining structure. |
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Comments:
Torques and supporting structure welds verified.
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| Check the torque of all bolts attaching tow eye and surrounding structure. |
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Comments:
Torques verified.
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| Inspect left front tow eye and adjoining structure. |
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Comments:
Torques and supporting structure welds verified.
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| Check the torque of all bolts attaching tow eye and surrounding structure. |
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Comments:
Torques verified.
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| Inspect right rear tow eye and adjoining structure. |
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Comments:
N/A
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| Check the torque of all bolts attaching tow eye and surrounding structure. |
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Comments:
N/A
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| Inspect left rear tow eye and adjoining structure. |
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Comments:
N/A
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| Check the torque of all bolts attaching tow eye and surrounding structure. |
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Comments:
N/A
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| General comments of any other structure deformation or failure: |
| <p>During the 20 degree up pull the supporting tow eye structure failed. Deformation was upward which pulled the bumper into the bus body. Failure occured at approx. 30,000 lbs of force. Further testing was terminated.</p> |
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