A Guidebook for Developing and Sharing Transit Bus Maintenance Practices (2005)

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42 CHAPTER 5 UNIFORM TITLE FORMAT FOR SHARING PRACTICES OVERVIEW This chapter describes a uniform practice titling format so practices can be located easily on the Web Board. Agencies can continue to use their own title format to conform to existing protocols. However, regardless of the title used for internal agency use, those wanting to share their practices with others on the TRB Web Board must use the title sequence presented here to ensure uniformity for cataloging purposes. Any updates made to this titling sequence will be posted on the Web Board. Sharing your practices with others on the Web Board is completely voluntary but highly recommended. Doing so provides a valuable service to others who could benefit from the insight and knowledge that you have gained in maintain- ing and repairing buses. Agencies will, however, need a com- puter and Internet access to exchange practices. PRACTICE TITLE FORMAT The format for developing a title for practices posted on the Web Board consists of four distinct sections: topic head- ing, task description (if applicable), component application (if applicable), and bus application (if applicable). Topic Heading Select one (only one) heading (e.g., Bus PMI) from the 13 headings below that best describes the general practice area. Read each one carefully before making your selection, and select the one that best describes the practice topic. A description follows each topic heading to assist with your selection. This first section of the title is critical because it determines where the practice will be cataloged on the Web Board. Separate each title section with a semicolon (;). • Bus PMI: Pertains to practices involving PMIs to spe- cific buses (e.g., Orion V, Bluebird Ultra LMB, and Chance RT-52). • Component PMI: Pertains to practices involving PMIs to major bus components and systems, such as HVAC, door systems, and wheelchair lifts. • Drivetrain: Includes engine, cruise control, fast idle, transmission, differential, driven axles, and all related equipment (except electrical). • Chassis: Includes steering, suspension, nondriven axles, wheels, tires, fuel tank and lines, fire suppression, corrosion treatment, mud flaps, tow hooks, articulation joint, and related subsystems. • Brakes: Includes compressor, air dryer, brake pneumat- ics, drums, linings, chambers/calipers, slack adjusters, and anti-lock brake systems (ABS). • Electrical: Includes batteries, wiring, relays, connectors, starting system, charging system, multiplexing, elec- tronic destination signs, camera systems, public an- nouncement system, automatic passenger counter (APC), automatic vehicle location (AVL), fare collection, stop request system, radios, interior and exterior lighting, back-up alarm, and related equipment. • Accessibility: Includes kneeling system, wheelchair lifts and ramps, securement/restraint devices, other hardware items for passengers with visual or other impairments, and all related equipment (except electrical). • HVAC: Includes air conditioning, heating, auxiliary heaters, ventilation, defroster, and related equipment. • Interior: Includes subsurface and surface flooring, man- ual destination signs, steps and covering, stanchions, passenger assists, modesty panels, access panels, driver and passenger seating, driver’s area, all interior roof and side paneling, insulation, interior bike racks, interior compartments for radio equipment and storage, emer- gency equipment (first aid, safety triangles, etc.), interior mirrors, interior signage, and related equipment. • Body: Includes all body framework and skin, doors and door systems, equipment access panels and doors, wiper/washer system, glazing, bumpers, roof hatches, wheel housings, fender rubber, rub rails, exterior bike racks, exterior mirrors and controls, exterior signage, articulation bellows, and related equipment. • Service: Includes daily service line functions, fueling, detailed cleaning operations, road servicing, and related activities. • Facilities and related equipment: Includes all repair, storage, and fueling facility structures and grounds; air compressors; lifts; and related equipment. • Miscellaneous: Includes any topics not covered above, such as personnel issues (job descriptions, job skills analysis, ergonomic studies, etc).

Task Description (If Applicable) Select one (only one) maintenance description below that best describes the type of task being performed: • Repair • Remove and Replace • Troubleshoot • Overhaul • Other Note: A specific task description is not applicable in all cases. For example, if Bus PMI or Component PMI is selected above, this section of the title can be omitted; see example below. Component Application (If Applicable) The next descriptor is the component that the task descrip- tion is being applied to as distinguished by its product name, make, and model designation (e.g., Alternator, Delco DN 50). A specific component is not applicable in all cases (e.g., in the case of a Bus PMI, service line procedures, or a job skills analysis). If the description is not applicable, do not include it in the practice title. Bus Application (If Applicable) The final descriptor is the bus classified by its year, make, model, and length that the practice applies to (e.g., 1989 Orion V, 40-foot). Again, this title section may not apply in all cases, 43 such as a practice pertaining to facilities or a component common to several types of buses (e.g., farebox or destination sign). Below are examples of complete practice titles. Remem- ber that the first descriptor is the most important because it determines where it will be placed in the Web Board cata- loging system. Also remember to separate each title section with a semicolon (;). • Electrical; Remove and Replace; Alternator, Delco DN 50; 1989 Orion V, 40-foot. • Electrical; Troubleshoot; Allen-Bradley Multiplex Sys- tem Model XYZ; 2001 New Flyer D60LF, 60-foot • Bus PMI; 1990 Orion V, 40-foot • Component PMI; Thermo King Rooftop Air Condi- tioner Model XYZ; 2003 Gillig Phantom, 40-foot • Service; Service Line Functions POSTING PRACTICES ON THE WEB BOARD Once you create a title for practices that you would like to share with others, go to the “Using the Web Board” section of Chapter 2, Part 2, for instructions on how to post them. Remember to compress Word documents containing photos to reduce the overall file size, thereby making it easy to trans- fer and upload the file. To do so, select “View” at the top of the screen, and then click on “Toolbars.” Select the “Picture” toolbar and then click on the “Compress Picture Icon,” which is the 10th icon from the left on newer Word versions and looks like a box with arrows pointing in from each of the four corners.