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Part 393: Parts and accessories necessary for safe operation

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393.1 - 393.7 Subpart A—General  
393.1 Scope of the rules in this part.  
393.3 Additional equipment and accessories.  
393.5 Definitions.  
393.7 Matter incorporated by reference.  
393.9 - 393.31 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 §–393.33 [Reserved] Yes  
393.40 - 393.55 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.  
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.  
393.60 - 393.63 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]  
393.65 - 393.69 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.  
393.70 - 393.71 Subpart F—Coupling devices and towing methods  
393.70 Coupling devices and towing methods, except for driveaway-towaway operations. Yes  
393.71 Coupling devices and towing methods, driveaway-towaway operations. Yes  
393.75 - 393.94 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.  
393.95 - 393.95 Subpart H—Emergency equipment  
393.95 Emergency equipment on all power units. Yes  
393.100 - 393.136 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?  
393.201 - 393.209 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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