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Part 393: Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation

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Part 393: Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation


Part Regulation Guidance
Subpart A - General
393.1  Scope of the rules in this part  
393.3  Additional equipment and accessories  
393.5  Definitions  
393.7  Matters incorporated by reference  
Subpart B - Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Electrical Wiring
393.9  Lamps operable, prohibition of obstructions of lamps and reflectors.  
393.11  Lamps and reflective devices. Yes  
393.13  Retroreflective sheeting and reflex reflectors, requirements for semitrailers and trailers manufactured before December 1, 1993  
393.17  Lamps and reflectors - combinations in driveaway towaway operation Yes  
393.19  Hazard warning signals.  
393.20  [Reserved]  
393.22  Combination of lighting devices and reflectors  
393.23  Power supply for lamps.  
393.24  Requirements for head lamps, auxiliary driving lamps and front fog lamps. Yes  
393.25  Requirements for lamps other than head lamps Yes  
393.26  Requirements for reflex reflectors.  
393.27  [Reserved]  
393.28  Wiring systems. Yes  
393.29  [Reserved]  
393.30  Battery installation  
393.31  [Reserved] Yes  
393.32  [Reserved]  
393.33  [Reserved]  
Subpart C - Brakes
393.40  Required brake systems Yes  
393.41  Parking brake system Yes  
393.42  Brakes required on all wheels Yes  
393.43  Breakaway and emergency braking Yes  
393.44  Front brake lines, protection Yes  
393.45  Brake tubing and hoses; hose assemblies and end fittings.  
393.46  [Reserved]  
393.47  Brake actuators, slack adjusters, linings/pads and drums/rotors.  
393.48  Brakes to be operative Yes  
393.49  Control valves for brakes Yes  
393.50  Reservoirs required  
393.51  Warning signals, air pressure and vacuum gauges. Yes  
393.52  Brake performance Yes  
393.53  Automatic brake adjusters and brake adjustment indicators  
393.55  Antilock brake systems  
Subpart D - Glazing and Window Construction
393.60  Glazing in specified openings Yes  
393.61  Truck and truck tractor window construction. Yes  
393.62  Emergency exits for buses. Yes  
393.63  [Reserved]  
Subpart E - Fuel Systems
393.65  All fuel systems Yes  
393.67  Liquid fuel tanks Yes  
393.68  Compressed natural gas fuel containers.  
393.69  Liquefied petroleum gas systems  
Subpart F - Coupling Devices and Towing Methods
393.70  Coupling devices and towing methods, except for driveaway-towaway operation. Yes  
393.71  Coupling devices and towing methods, driveaway-towaway operations. Yes  
Subpart G - Miscellaneous Parts and Accessories
393.75  Tires Yes  
393.76  Sleeper berths Yes  
393.77  Heaters  
393.78  Windshield wiping and washing systems. Yes  
393.79  Windshield defrosting and defogging systems.  
393.80  Rear vision mirrors  
393.81  Horn Yes  
393.82  Speedometer Yes  
393.83  Exhaust systems Yes  
393.84  Floors  
393.85  [Reserved]  
393.86  Rear impact guards and Rear end protection  
393.87  Warning flags on projecting loads. Yes  
393.88  Television receivers Yes  
393.89  Buses, driveshaft protection Yes  
393.90  Buses, standee line or bar  
393.91  Buses, aisle seats prohibited  
393.92  [Reserved] Yes  
393.93  Seats, seat belt assemblies, and seat belt assembly anchorages Yes  
393.94  Interior noise levels in power units.  
Subpart H - Emergency Equipment
393.95  Emergency equipment on all power units Yes  
Subpart I - Protection Against Shifting and Falling Cargo.
393.100  Which types of commercial motor vehicles are subject to the cargo securement standards of this subpart, and what general requirements apply? Yes  
393.102  What are the minimum performance criteria for cargo securement devices and systems? Yes  
393.104  What standards must cargo securement devices and systems meet in order to satisfy the requirements of this subpart?  
393.106  What are the general requirements for securing articles of cargo? Yes  
393.108  How is the working load limit of a tiedown, or the load restraining value of a friction mat, determined?  
393.110  What else do I have to do to determine the minimum number of tiedowns?  
393.112  Must a tiedown be adjustable?  
393.114  What are the requirements for front end structures used as part of a cargo securement system?  
393.116  What are the rules for securing logs?  
393.118  What are the rules for securing dressed lumber or similar building products?  
393.120  What are the rules for securing metal coils?  
393.122  What are the rules for securing paper rolls?  
393.124  What are the rules for securing concrete pipe?  
393.126  What are the rules for securing intermodal containers?  
393.128  What are the rules for securing automobiles, light trucks and vans?  
393.130  What are the rules for securing heavy vehicles, equipment and machinery? Yes  
393.132  What are the rules for securing flattened or crushed vehicles?  
393.134  What are the rules for securing roll-on/roll-off or hook lift containers?  
393.136  What are the rules for securing large boulders?  
Subpart J - Frames, Cab and Body Components, Wheels, Steering, and Suspension Systems
393.201  Frames Yes  
393.203  Cab and body components  
393.205  Wheels  
393.207  Suspension systems  
393.209  Steering wheel systems  
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