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Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 7 / Tuesday, January 12, 2021 / Rules and Regulations
relative stiffness of the integrated structure. Further, by proper precambering of the chassis assembly, additional loading may be distributed to the chassis, and the remaining loading may be distributed to each of the load carrying members by the relative stiffness principle.
iii The analysis is also to include consideration for:
A Location of openings in the sidewall during transport and, when appropriate, provisions for reinforcement of the structure and/or chassis at the opening.
B Sidewall component member sizing and joint-splice analysis i.e., top and bottom plates, etc., and connections between load carrying elements.
35. In 3280.904, revise paragraphs a, b1 through 6 and 8 through 10 to read as follows:

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3280.904 Specific requirements for designing the transportations system.

a General. The transportation system must be designed and constructed as an integrated unit which is safe and suitable for its specified use. In operation, the transportation system must effectively respond to the control of the towing vehicle tracking and braking, while traveling at applicable highway speeds and in normal highway traffic conditions.
b Specific requirements1
Drawbar. The drawbar must be constructed of sufficient strength, rigidity, and durability to safely withstand those dynamic forces experienced during highway transportation. It must be securely fastened to the manufactured home substructure.
2 Coupling mechanism. The coupling mechanism which is usually of the socket type must be securely fastened to the drawbar in such a manner as to assure safe and effective transfer of the maximum loads, including dynamic loads, between the manufactured home structure and the hitch-assembly of the towing vehicle.
The coupling must be equipped with a manually operated mechanism so adapted as to prevent disengagement of the unit while in operation. The coupling must be so designed that it can be disconnected regardless of the angle of the manufactured home to the towing vehicle.
3 Chassis. The chassis, in conjunction with the manufactured home structure, must be constructed to effectively sustain the design loads. The integrated structure must be capable of ensuring the integrity of the complete manufactured home and ensuring
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against excessive deformation of structural or finish members.
4 Running gear assemblyi Design criteria. The design load used to size running gear components must be the gross static dead weight minus the static tongue weight supported by the drawbar. Running gear must be designed to accept shock and vibration, both from the highway and the towing vehicle and effectively dampen these forces so as to protect the manufactured home structure from damage and fatigue. Its components must be designed to facilitate routine maintenance, inspection, and replacement.
ii Location. Location of the running gear assembly must be determined by documented engineering analysis, taking into account the gross weight including all contents, total length of the manufactured home, the necessary coupling hitch weight, span distance, and turning radius. Weights shall be checked with the home in a level position ready for transport. The coupling weight must be not less than 12 percent nor more than 25 percent of the gross weight.
5 Spring assemblies. Spring assemblies springs, hangers, shackles, bushings, and mounting bolts must be capable of supporting the running gear design loads, without exceeding maximum allowable stresses for design spring assembly life as recommended by the spring assembly manufacturer. The capacity of the spring system must ensure that under maximum operating load conditions, sufficient clearance is maintained between the tire and manufactured homes frame or structure to permit unimpeded wheel movement and for changing tires.
6 Axles. Axles, and their connecting hardware, must be capable of supporting the static running gear design loads, without exceeding maximum allowable design axle loads as recommended by the axle manufacturer. The number and load capacity necessary to provide a safe tow must not be less than those required to support the design load.
i Recycled axles. Before reuse, all axles, including all component parts, must be reconditioned as required pursuant to a program accepted by a nationally recognized testing agency.
The recycling program must be approved, and the axles must be labeled by a nationally recognized testing agency. Recycled axles and their components must utilize compatible components and be of the same size and rating as the original equipment.
ii Reserved.

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8 Tires, wheels, and rims. Tires, wheels, and rims must be selected, sized, and fitted to axles so that static dead load supported by the running gear does not exceed the load capacity of the tires. Tires must not be loaded beyond the load rating marked on the sidewall of the tire or, in the absence of such a marking, the load rating specified in any of the publications of any of the organizations listed in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS No.
119 in 49 CFR 571.119, S5.1b. Wheels and rims must be sized in accordance with the tire manufacturers recommendations as suitable for use with the tires selected.
i Inflation pressure. The load and cold inflation pressure imposed on the rim or wheel must not exceed the rim and wheel manufacturers instructions even if the tire has been approved for a higher load or inflation. Tire cold inflation pressure limitations and the inflation pressure measurement correction for heat must be as specified in 49 CFR 393.75h.
ii Used tires. Whenever the tread depth is at least 116 inch as determined by a tread wear indicator, used tires are permitted to be sized in accordance with 49 CFR 571.119. The determination as to whether a used tire is acceptable must also include a visual inspection for thermal and structural defects e.g., dry rotting, excessive tire sidewall splitting, etc.. Used tires with such structural defects must not be installed on manufactured homes.
9 Brake assembliesi Braking axles. The number, type, size, and design of brake assemblies required to assist the towing vehicle in providing effective control and stopping of the manufactured home must be determined and documented by engineering analysis. Those alternatives listed in 3280.903c may be accepted in place of such an analysis. Unless substantiated in the design to the satisfaction of the approval agency by either engineering analysis in accordance with 3280.903a1 or tests in accordance with paragraph b9ii of this section, there must be a minimum of two axles equipped with brake assemblies on each manufactured home transportable section.
ii Stopping distance. Brakes on the towing vehicle and the manufactured home a drive-away/tow-away must be capable of ensuring that the maximum stopping distance from an initial speed of 20 miles per hour does not exceed 35
feet in accordance with 49 CFR
393.52d for 2 or fewer vehicles in drive away or tow away operation.
iii Electrical brake wiring. Brake wiring must be provided for each brake.

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