According to RDSO G73, maintenance is categorized into different levels to ensure long-term structural integrity:
Checking the time it takes for brakes to apply and fully release.
Ensuring pressure drop is within permissible limits. rdso technical pamphlet g73
Daily checks for air leaks and manual brake testing before a train departs from a siding. Testing Procedures
Verifying the system's reaction to a sudden loss of air pressure. Impact on Safety According to RDSO G73, maintenance is categorized into
Ensuring the train can stop within the signaled distance.
Strict adherence to RDSO Technical Pamphlet G73 prevents common operational hazards such as: Testing Procedures Verifying the system's reaction to a
The DV is the "brain" of the braking system. G73 specifies how to clean, overhaul, and test the sensitivity of the valve to ensure it responds correctly to pressure drops in the brake pipe. 2. Brake Cylinder