215.109—Defective plain bearing box: Journal lubrication system.
A railroad may not place or continue in service a car, if the car has a plain bearing box with a lubricating pad that—
(a)
Has a tear extending half the length or width of the pad, or more;
(b)
Shows evidence of having been scorched, burned, or glazed;
(c)
Contains decaying or deteriorated fabric that impairs proper lubrication of the pad;
(1)
An exposed center core (except by design); or
(2)
Metal parts contacting the journal; or
(2)
Not in contact with the journal.