Interpretation ID: nht94-3.78

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: July 20, 1994

FROM: Gene Byrd -- Vice President, Anderson Technology

TO: Paul Jackson Rice -- Chief Counsel, NHTSA

TITLE: FMVSS 571.106 Rev 10/7/91

ATTACHMT: Attachment dated 8/18/94: Letter from John Womack to Gene Byrd (Std. 106)

TEXT: Reference: Section S7 Requirements-Air brake hose, brake hose assemblies, and brake hose end fittings.

Anderson Technology has registered a Trademark (Block Letter T) with NHTSA and intends to produce a range of reusable end fittings for use with SAE J844 Plastic Tube.

Before development we request confirmation as to the applicable sections of FMVSS-571.106 relative to the requirements of reusable end fittings.

For you review, we have concluded the applicable sections of the governing specification to be as follows:

S7.2.2 End Fittings (Markings) S7.3.1 Constriction S7.3.8 Air Pressure Test S7.3.9 Burst Strength S7.3.10 Tensile Strength S7.3.11 Water Absorption and Tensile Strength S7.3.13 End Fitting Corrosion

Of course, we understand the associated Test procedures as found in Section 8 for self certification compliances.

We thank you in advance for your time and response.