Answer the Following Air Brake Terms Flashcards

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Ina single behicle with a fully charged air system, air pressure loss (after the initial drop and brake applied) should be less than....
3 psi per minute
With dual air systems, the air pressure should build...
From 85 to 100 psi in 45 seconds
A fully charged air system typically has psi.
125
To test the air leakage rate you should....
Turn off the engine and release the service brake
Fanning air brakes.....
Decreases the air pressure
The governor allows the air to start pumping again when it reaches the cut in level, or around
100 psi
The saftey valve in the air compressor tank is set to open at.....
150 psi
When testing air leakage rates for combination vehicles (before applying the brake pedal), air brake system should not lose air faster than....
3 psi per minute
The governor stops pumping air when it reaches the "cut out" level, or around
125 psi
Air loss in a straight truck or bus should not be more than with the engine off and the brakes released
2 psi in one minute
The driver must be able to see a warning that is given beofre air pressure in the service air tanks falls below:
60 psi
A straight truck or bus air brake system should not leak at a rate of more then PSI per minute with the engine off and the brake released.
2 psi in one minute