49 CFR 236.102 : Transportation (§ 1.1 To Parts 1581-1699) — (§ 200.1 To Parts 273-299) — Other Regulations Relating To Transportation (Continued) (§ 200.1 To Parts 273-299) — Federal Railroad Administration, Department Of Transportation (§ 200.1 To Parts 273-299) — Rules, Standards, And Instructions Governing The Installation, Inspection, Maintenance, And Repair Of Signal And Train Control Systems, Devices, And Appliances (§ 236.0 To Appendix F To Part 236) — Rules And Instructions: All Systems (§ 236.1 To § 236.110) — Inspections And Tests; All Systems (§ 236.101 To § 236.110) — Semaphore or searchlight signal mechanism.

4 Aug 2016

(a) Semaphore signal mechanism shall be inspected at least once every six months, and tests of the operating characteristics of all parts shall be made at least once every two years.

(b) Searchlight signal mechanism shall be inspected, and the mechanical movement shall be observed while operating the mechanism to all positions, at least once every six months. Tests of the operating characteristics shall be made at least once every two years.

49 CFR 236.102

[49 FR 3384, Jan. 26, 1984]