Figure A-25. Example of a type E coupler gauge

c. A railcar shall be repaired before placing or continuing in service if the couplers have

any of the following defects:

(1) The distance between the guard arm and the knuckle in the pull position exceeds 5

5/16 inches for type E and E/F couplers. See Figure A-25 for an illustration of an E type coupler

gauge and how to use it.

(2) The distance between the front face and the knuckle in the pull position exceeds 3

13/16 inches for type F couplers. See Figure A-26 for an illustration of an F type coupler gauge

and how to use it.

(3) A coupler part(s) of any type found which is broken, cracked, bent, or missing.

Figure A-25. Example of a type E coupler gauge.

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