Equipment Requirements
Minimum Equipment Requirement For All Facilities | Inspection Class |
|---|---|
Standard issue domestic/metric hand tools applicable to vehicles and systems to be inspected. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
Headlight aiming device maintained and calibrated to the specifications, or a headlight aiming screen that meets the requirements set out in Section 6 - Headlamp Aim. Note: Where physical space limitations prevent the use of a headlight aiming screen as specified in Section 6, a headlight aiming device, maintained and calibrated to the manufacturer’s specifications, is mandatory. | 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 |
Wheel and dual wheel assembly removal device for facilities inspecting vehicles with a of more than 8,200 kg. | 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Brake drum, rotor and lining/pad measuring tools (only tools specially designed for the purpose are acceptable). | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
Hoisting or lifting device(s) suitable for vehicles being inspected: a) overhead/walk-under hoist or pit b) floor jack hydraulic/pneumatic and jack stand | a) 1 b) 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Tire tread depth gauge (in 32nds of an inch and millimeters) | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
Tire pressure gauge | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
Dimensional measurement tools and devices, which may include dial indicators, Go-No-Go gauges, calipers, micrometers, measuring scales, and tapes, designed for assessing the physical dimensions and tolerances of steering, suspension and other components in accordance with specifications. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
Torque wrench (appropriate for wheels/rims inspected) | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
Gauges for fifth wheel king pin, jaws, and pintle hitch | 2, 3, 4 |
Digital decibel meter | 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 |
Digital voltmeter | 1, 2, 4, 5 Note: Only if facility is pressure fuel endorsed. |
Chamber Mate or device for measuring air brake chambers. | 2, 3, 4, 5 Note: Only if facility is air brake endorsed. |
Applicable D250 standards for year of manufacture. | 5 |