Split Pins on Bolt for Shock Absorbers

Background:

Split pins provided on bolt-nut used for fitment of shock absorbers are either broken or corroded. It is found difficult to dismantle during POH.

Split Pins

Nyloc Nuts 

Split Pins CCTV

Description:

Nyloc Nut instead of normal with split pin fitted on 150 Coaches as a trial measure from Mar. to June 2013. Results found to be satisfactory.

Implementation Status at ICF:

Implemented for trial from 2015.