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Inspection is a critical process in many different industries, from medical operations to manufacturing processes. Having an accurate and up-to-date record of the inspection findings is essential for ensuring safety and continuing operation success. A great tool to use during this process is a Visual Inspection Form – an organized document that collects visual evidence of quality during inspections quickly and accurately. Keep reading to learn more about what a Visual Inspection Form can do to help you streamline your operations!

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MC 306/DOT 406 CHECKLIST/INSPECTION REPORT FOR

EXTERNAL VISUAL INSPECTION (Page 1 of 3)

CARRIER/OWNER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DATE:

 

 

 

FLEET #

 

 

 

 

SERIAL/VIN #

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C.T. MFG

 

 

 

 

 

DOT SPEC. NO.

 

 

 

MATL.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DATE MFG.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAWP

 

psi

TEST PRESSURE:

 

 

psi

MINIMUM THICKNESS:

 

 

 

SHELL

 

 

 

HEADS

COMPARTMENT SIZES, F to R

1

 

 

2

 

 

 

3

 

 

4

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

TOTAL CAPACITY.

 

 

 

Gallons

 

DBL. BULKHEADS?

 

 

 

 

INSULATED?

 

 

LINED?

 

TYPE SERVICE:

 

 

CORROSIVE TO SHELL?

 

 

 

 

 

DEDICATED SERVICE?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRODUCT(s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DOT mandatory items indicated with “*” on checklist.

 

 

 

 

Repairs

 

See

Item No.

 

Activity

Complies

Needed

 

Remarks

1Data plate: Attachment to tank, entries legible, no paint, corrosion

2*

Shell and heads: Condition of welds, dents, gouges, corrosion or

 

abrasion, possible need for thickness testing. Obvious structural

 

defects in shell, frames, outriggers, X-Members or welds.

3Double head voids: If present, verify bottom vent open, no accumulated product in void.

4*

Upper coupler assembly: Condition of plate, corrosion, deformation,

 

lubrication, bolt tightness, king pin wear or deformation.

5Landing gear: Corrosion or rust, condition of welds, frame distortion above gear, bolt tightness, support braces secure, gear operation.

6Placard holders: Attachment to tank, condition of clips and hinges.

7*

Bolted attachments: Under carriage, landing gear structure, cabinets,

 

ladders, fenders, rear bumper or other important attachments.

8Hose tubes, troughs, or racks: Condition of tube, end covers and latches,

9*

Piping, valves and gaskets: Check security of hangers, bolted connections

 

and gaskets, operation of valves, adapters and caps. Assure brake interlock

 

bars are securely mounted and function as designed.

10*

Internal, self, closing, stop valve operations: System must have three means

 

of closure, normal, remote (or emergency trip) and fusible. Verify proper

 

function of valve and trip. Check cable or air operating system: Cable,

 

adjustment, condition and lubrication of cables and tubing system and presence

 

of fusible devices, often located in E.V. operator. Air system, check function

 

and leak integrity of air operating system including remote trip, presence of

 

fusible device, function of any associated brake interlock.

MC 306/DOT 406 CHECKLIST/INSPECTION REPORT FOR

EXTERNAL VISUAL INSPECTION (Page 2 of 3)

 

 

 

 

Repairs

 

See

Item No.

 

Activity

Complies

Needed

 

Remarks

11Overfill sensors: Leak and moisture integrity, installation tightness, condition of electrical connections.

12Ladders, vertical rails straight and structurally sound. Rungs, clear of obstructions and secure to verticals. Mounting to tank structure sound.

13Walkways: level, well mounted and walking surface clean and slip resistant. note particularly condition of paint on non-slip coatings.

14Vapor Recovery System: Condition of flexible components, integrity of connections, condition of vapor return line, adapter and dust cap.

15Static Grounding Connections: Present and tight, including condition and connection of internal grounding cables.

16Gauging Devices: Security of marker, rod, braces and supports.

17*

Manhole Assemblies, Evidence of leakage, impact damage to cover or

 

fill covers, condition of collar and fill cover gaskets and sealing surfaces,

 

clamping ring and other attaching hardware.

18*

Pressure Relief Devices: Verify presence and condition of normal and

 

emergency vent for each compartment, verify correct amount

 

of vent capacity for size of vessel.

19Caution and Safety Labels: Check condition and presence of all labels, replace as necessary.

20Supply “Emergency Shutoff” decal near internal valve remote closure device per Paragraph 172.328 (d) after October 3, 2004.

21*

Tank Markings: Date (month & year) and service symbol (V) if

 

cargo tank is qualified to return to service.

22Rear bumper: check for damage and appearance to meet Specifications.

Note:

If, in the unusual event, the cargo tank being inspected, is fabricated with a steel shell and steel external rings,

 

thickness test the rings as instructed on following page.

MC 306/DOT 406 CHECKLIST/INSPECTION REPORT FOR

EXTERNAL VISUAL INSPECTION (Page 3 of 3)

REMARKS (use additional sheets if necessary)

Ring thickness test, when required: Measure ring thickness in four symmetrical positions around the circumference.

If any reading varies from the average, by more then 10%, thickness test shell internally, in area, covered by the ring.

Meets minimum thickness?

 

Does not comply?

 

[Refer To Part-180 407 (d)(4) ]

Defects found and corrected:

Disposition of unit:

Return to Service

 

Removed From Service

 

 

Inspector or CT Facility:

 

 

Cargo Tank Owner or Representative:

Name:

 

 

 

Name:

 

Address:

 

 

 

Address:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signed:

 

 

 

Signed:

 

Date:

 

 

 

Date:

 

DOT CT #

 

 

 

DOT CT #

 

IMPORTANT: Certification of the annual External Visual Inspection must be signed by both the Inspection Agency/CT.

Facility, and the cargo tank owner, and must be retained in the owner’s cargo tank file throughout his ownership and one year thereafter.

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