Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Regulation 2018
sch.1AA-sec.17Body, brakes and mechanical or structural components
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sch.1AA-sec.17 Body, brakes and mechanical or structural components
A new body, including all interior and exterior fittings and equipment, must be fitted to the heavy bus. The operator must give a prescribed inspection entity written evidence verifying that all mechanical components, including the engine, gearbox, steering, suspension and axles, have been rebuilt, including the replacement of all gaskets, seals, bearings and wearing components. Each structural component of the heavy bus, including, for example, the chassis or spring hangers— must be dismantled, inspected and crack tested if necessary to ensure the component is structurally sound; and must then be replaced or refurbished if necessary to ensure the component is structurally sound. The braking system of the heavy bus must be fully rebuilt, including— replacement or refurbishment of all wearing components; and replacement of all flexible air or hydraulic lines, valve seals, diaphragms and springs. Each component of the braking system must comply with the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation , schedule 2 , section 84 (2) . sch 1AA s 17 ins 2026 SL No. 4 s 37 (sch.1AA-sec.17-ssec.1) A new body, including all interior and exterior fittings and equipment, must be fitted to the heavy bus. (sch.1AA-sec.17-ssec.2) The operator must give a prescribed inspection entity written evidence verifying that all mechanical components, including the engine, gearbox, steering, suspension and axles, have been rebuilt, including the replacement of all gaskets, seals, bearings and wearing components. (sch.1AA-sec.17-ssec.3) Each structural component of the heavy bus, including, for example, the chassis or spring hangers— must be dismantled, inspected and crack tested if necessary to ensure the component is structurally sound; and must then be replaced or refurbished if necessary to ensure the component is structurally sound. (sch.1AA-sec.17-ssec.4) The braking system of the heavy bus must be fully rebuilt, including— replacement or refurbishment of all wearing components; and replacement of all flexible air or hydraulic lines, valve seals, diaphragms and springs. (sch.1AA-sec.17-ssec.5) Each component of the braking system must comply with the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation , schedule 2 , section 84 (2) .
- (a) must be dismantled, inspected and crack tested if necessary to ensure the component is structurally sound; and
- (b) must then be replaced or refurbished if necessary to ensure the component is structurally sound.
- (a) replacement or refurbishment of all wearing components; and
- (b) replacement of all flexible air or hydraulic lines, valve seals, diaphragms and springs.