Selection of fifth wheel couplings for B-doubles and road trains
161 Selection of fifth wheel couplings for B-doubles and road trains
(1) A fifth wheel coupling used in a B-double or road train must have a D-value complying with Australian Standard AS 1773-1990 Articulated Vehicles–Fifth Wheel Assemblies.
(2) A turntable used in a B-double or road train must have a D‑value complying with Australian Standard AS 1773-1990 Articulated Vehicles–Fifth Wheel Assemblies.
(3) If a fifth wheel coupling used in a B-double or road train is built for a 50 millimetre or 90 millimetre kingpin, the coupling must:
(a) meet the dimension requirements in Australian Standard AS 1773-1990 Articulated Vehicles–Fifth Wheel Assemblies; and
not be worn away more than recommended by the standard.
(4) If a fifth wheel coupling used in a B-double or road train is built for a 75 millimetre kingpin, the coupling must:
be compatible with the kingpin mentioned in rule 165(3); and
not be worn away so that it does not comply with rule 162.
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