Air Brake Head Operation

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Questions and Answers

When must the air brake head be used?

When the train exceeds a certain length
Only during nighttime operations
When specified in the Bsb or Betra (correct)
Only in emergency situations

What does the use of the air brake head make possible?

Automatic track switching
Faster acceleration of the train
Braking of pushed vehicles from the front by venting the HLL (correct)
Communication with the control center

Who is responsible for operating the air brake head?

The employee at the front (correct)
The train driver
The conductor
All of the above

Who needs to be informed before using the air brake head?

The train driver (Tfzf) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is HLL?

Main air line (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where is the air brake head used?

At the front of pushed vehicles (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential situation for the air brake head to be used according to the text?

Restrictions in the operation of the rail vehicle (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does Betra stand for?

A set of rules (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of venting?

To lower the air pressure (D) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Luftbremskopf

The air brake head must be used if it is prescribed in the special operating regulations or in the work order or if there are restrictions in the operation of the vehicle.

Function of Luftbremskopf

Its use enables the braking of pushed vehicles from the front by venting the main compressed air line.

Responsibility for operation

Employee at the front is responsible for operating the air brake head.

Study Notes

Luftbremskopf (Air Brake Head)

The air brake head is required when prescribed in the Bsb (Betriebs-Sicherheits-Bestimmungen) or Betra (Betriebsanweisung) or when there are restrictions in the operation and handling of the Tfz (Triebfahrzeug, rail vehicle).
It enables braking of pushed vehicles from the front by venting the HLL (Hauptluftleitung, main air line).
The employee at the front is responsible for operating it.
The Tfzf (Triebfahrzeugführer, train driver) must be informed before use.