| 1998 type approval standard (German language) for mechanical couplings |
| Reference Number: R55-03-13 |
| Meeting Sessions: 3rd R55 session (15-16 Jan 2013) |
| Document date: 11 Jan 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Trade-off evaluation: V versus Dc values |
| Reference Number: R55-03-14 |
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E-mail correspondence. |
| Submitted by: VBG |
| Meeting Sessions: 3rd R55 session (15-16 Jan 2013) |
| Document date: 30 Oct 12 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Article: TÜV mounting test not required for all C&T carriers |
| Reference Number: R55-03-11 |
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German-language technical notice concerning bike carriers: “Die TÜV Anbauprüfung entfällt für alle C&T Heckträger!” |
| Meeting Sessions: 3rd R55 session (15-16 Jan 2013) |
| Document date: 03 Mar 97 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Type-approval technical requirements: Devices for road vehicle connections |
| Reference Number: R55-03-12 |
| Meeting Sessions: 3rd R55 session (15-16 Jan 2013) |
| Document date: 06 Oct 93 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Test report on a bicycle carrier for installation on a trailer hitch |
| Reference Number: R55-03-10 |
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German-language report: “Prüfbericht über einen Fahrradgepäcktrager zur Montage auf Anhängekupplungen” |
| Meeting Sessions: 3rd R55 session (15-16 Jan 2013) |
| Document date: 11 Jan 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Guidelines on the use of rear-mounted carrier systems for passenger cars and mobile homes |
| Reference Number: R55-03-09 |
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German text: “Merkblatt über die Verwendung von Hecktragesystemen an Pkw und Wohnmobilen” |
| Meeting Sessions: 3rd R55 session (15-16 Jan 2013) |
| Document date: 11 Jan 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Official Journal of the European Union: Hand lever clearance: revised drawing |
| Reference Number: R55-03-08 |
| Meeting Sessions: 3rd R55 session (15-16 Jan 2013) |
| Document date: 11 Dec 12 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| On the definition of a rigid drawbar |
| Reference Number: R55-03-06 |
| Submitted by: VBG |
| Meeting Sessions: 3rd R55 session (15-16 Jan 2013) |
| Document date: 19 Dec 12 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| On the definition of a rigid drawbar as an integral part of the chassis |
| Reference Number: R55-03-05 |
| Submitted by: VBG |
| Meeting Sessions: 3rd R55 session (15-16 Jan 2013) |
| Document date: 19 Dec 12 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| R55 work list: Simple designs and separate technical units |
| Reference Number: R55-03-04 |
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E-mail correspondence sharing thoughts on defining simple designs and separate technical units under UN R55. |
| Submitted by: VBG |
| Meeting Sessions: 3rd R55 session (15-16 Jan 2013) |
| Document date: 23 Nov 12 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Research Contract 56: Measurement of drawbar strength for heavy-duty vehicles |
| Reference Number: R55-03-02 |
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German-language research report “Forschungsauftrag Nr. 56: Deichselkräftmessungen an Schwerlastzügen” |
| Meeting Sessions: 3rd R55 session (15-16 Jan 2013) |
| Document date: 11 Jan 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Draft agenda for the 3rd R55 informal group session |
| Reference Number: R55-03-01 |
| Meeting Sessions: 3rd R55 session (15-16 Jan 2013) |
| Document date: 11 Jan 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Official Journal of the European Union: Hand lever clearance |
| Reference Number: R55-03-07 |
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Excerpt from the German version of the Official Journal regarding “Handhebelfreiraum”. |
| Meeting Sessions: 3rd R55 session (15-16 Jan 2013) |
| Document date: 11 Dec 12 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| List of discussion items concerning amendments to UN Regulation No. 55 |
| Reference Number: R55-03-15 |
| Meeting Sessions: 3rd R55 session (15-16 Jan 2013) |
| Document date: 12 Jan 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Draft of a proposal for an Amendment to Regulation No. 55 |
| Reference Number: R55-03-17 |
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Proposal of amendments addressing the “simple items” of the R55 informal group work list. |
| Meeting Sessions: 3rd R55 session (15-16 Jan 2013) |
| Document date: 12 Jan 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Considerations on the V-value calculation and some center axle trailer combinations |
| Reference Number: R55-03-16 |
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Document concerning the D-value on modular vehicles and combinations with more than one trailer. |
| Submitted by: Orlandi |
| Meeting Sessions: 3rd R55 session (15-16 Jan 2013) |
| Document date: 12 Jan 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Justification for Item 12: Drawing 26 drawbar-coupling clearance |
| Reference Number: R55-03-03 |
| Meeting Sessions: 3rd R55 session (15-16 Jan 2013) |
| Document date: 12 Jan 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Speed depedence of coupling forces |
| Reference Number: R55-03-25 |
| Submitted by: VBG |
| Meeting Sessions: 3rd R55 session (15-16 Jan 2013) |
| Document date: 14 Jan 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Item 24: Draft king pin installation |
| Reference Number: R55-03-24 |
| Meeting Sessions: 3rd R55 session (15-16 Jan 2013) |
| Document date: 14 Jan 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Trade off background presentation |
| Reference Number: R55-03-23 |
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Presentation concerning the introduction of a formula regarding interpolation between tested D-value and tested Dc/V/S values (item 22 of the informal group work list). |
| Meeting Sessions: 3rd R55 session (15-16 Jan 2013) |
| Document date: 14 Jan 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Draft text for a possible new regulation on mechanical coupling devices for agricultural vehicles |
| Reference Number: R55-03-18 |
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“Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Mechanical Coupling Components for Agricultural Vehicles” |
| Meeting Sessions: 3rd R55 session (15-16 Jan 2013) |
| Document date: 14 Jan 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Open issues concerning D-value on modular vehicles and multiple-trailer combinations |
| Reference Number: R55-03-22 |
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Open issues concerning item 21 of the R55 informal group work list. |
| Meeting Sessions: 3rd R55 session (15-16 Jan 2013) |
| Document date: 14 Jan 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Remote indication graphic representation |
| Reference Number: R55-03-21 |
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Figure concerning clarifications on the location of remote indicators. |
| Submitted by: VBG |
| Meeting Sessions: 3rd R55 session (15-16 Jan 2013) |
| Document date: 14 Jan 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Input concerning the location of remote indicators under UN Regulation No. 55 |
| Reference Number: R55-03-20 |
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Input concerning item 11 of the R55 informal group work list. |
| Meeting Sessions: 3rd R55 session (15-16 Jan 2013) |
| Document date: 14 Jan 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Template for gathering comments on coupling device provisions for agricultural vehicles |
| Reference Number: R55-03-19 |
| Meeting Sessions: 3rd R55 session (15-16 Jan 2013) |
| Document date: 14 Jan 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Draft agenda for the 4th UN R55 informal group session |
| Reference Number: R55-04-01 |
| Meeting Sessions: 4th R55 session (11-12 Apr 2013) |
| Document date: 25 Feb 13 |
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| Proposal for the definition of Class W fully automatic couplings |
| Reference Number: R55-04-02 |
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Definition for non-standard drawbar couplings where coupling and uncoupling of the mechanical connection as well as electric and pneumatic connection is accomplished through an automated procedure. |
| Submitted by: VBG |
| Meeting Sessions: 4th R55 session (11-12 Apr 2013) |
| Document date: 25 Feb 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Directions to the place of the 4th R55 informal group session |
| No reference number |
| Meeting Sessions: 4th R55 session (11-12 Apr 2013) |
| Document date: 25 Feb 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Draft report of the 3rd R55 informal group session |
| Reference Number: R55-03-26 |
| Meeting Sessions: 3rd R55 session (15-16 Jan 2013) |
| Document date: 25 Feb 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| UN R55 informal group list of discussion items as of 13 March 2013 |
| Reference Number: R55-04-10 |
| Meeting Sessions: 4th R55 session (11-12 Apr 2013) |
| Document date: 13 Mar 13 |
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| 2012 GRRF proposal for automatic couplings |
| Reference Number: R55-04-16 |
| Meeting Sessions: 4th R55 session (11-12 Apr 2013) |
| Document date: 08 Apr 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| UN R55 remote indication mounting summary |
| Reference Number: R55-04-15 |
| Meeting Sessions: 4th R55 session (11-12 Apr 2013) |
| Document date: 08 Apr 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Extreme transport coupling forces: influence of speed |
| Reference Number: R55-04-08 |
| Meeting Sessions: 4th R55 session (11-12 Apr 2013) |
| Document date: 08 Apr 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| UN R55 mounting of remote indication proposal |
| Reference Number: R55-04-14 |
| Meeting Sessions: 4th R55 session (11-12 Apr 2013) |
| Document date: 08 Apr 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Annotated agenda for the 4th UN R55 informal group session |
| Reference Number: R55-04-17 |
| Meeting Sessions: 4th R55 session (11-12 Apr 2013) |
| Document date: 08 Apr 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Draft report of the 4th R55 informal group session |
| Reference Number: R55-04-18 |
| Meeting Sessions: 4th R55 session (11-12 Apr 2013) |
| Document date: 06 May 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Proposal for definition of the Class W for fully automatic couplings |
| Reference Number: R55-05-08 |
| Submitted by: VBG |
| Meeting Sessions: 5th R55 session (17-18 Oct 2013) |
| Document date: 06 Sep 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Reduced speed mechanical coupling performance values |
| Reference Number: R55-05-01 |
| Meeting Sessions: 5th R55 session (17-18 Oct 2013) |
| Document date: 05 Sep 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Mechanical couplings Av formulae |
| Reference Number: R55-05-03 |
| Meeting Sessions: 5th R55 session (17-18 Oct 2013) |
| Document date: 05 Sep 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Mechical couplings: Trade-off proposal modifications |
| Reference Number: R55-05-04 |
| Submitted by: VBG |
| Meeting Sessions: 5th R55 session (17-18 Oct 2013) |
| Document date: 06 Sep 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Mechanical couplings: proposal to incorporate the European modular system and trade-off procedure |
| Reference Number: R55-05-05 |
| Meeting Sessions: 5th R55 session (17-18 Oct 2013) |
| Document date: 06 Sep 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Mechanical couplings: Drawbar classification |
| Reference Number: R55-05-02 |
| Meeting Sessions: 5th R55 session (17-18 Oct 2013) |
| Document date: 05 Sep 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Evaluation of the German TA31 transition rules |
| Reference Number: R55-05-06 |
| Submitted by: VBG |
| Meeting Sessions: 5th R55 session (17-18 Oct 2013) |
| Document date: 06 Sep 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| E-mails concerning OICA comments on R55 informal group proposal on "simple items" |
| Reference Number: R55-05-07 |
| Meeting Sessions: 5th R55 session (17-18 Oct 2013) |
| Document date: 26 Aug 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Simple design vs. complex design as considered in UN Regulation No. 55 |
| Reference Number: R55-05-09 |
| Meeting Sessions: 5th R55 session (17-18 Oct 2013) |
| Document date: 11 Sep 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Draft proposal concerning the placement of remote indicators under UN Regulation No. 55 |
| Reference Number: R55-05-15 |
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Proposal to open the definition of remote indicators to cover existing systems on the market where the remote indication is close to the remote control, e.g. on the chassis. |
| Meeting Sessions: 5th R55 session (17-18 Oct 2013) |
| Document date: 14 Oct 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Design and structure of semi-trailer front: Draft king pin installation and trailer plate |
| Reference Number: R55-05-14 |
| Meeting Sessions: 5th R55 session (17-18 Oct 2013) |
| Document date: 14 Oct 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Minimum articulation angles of couplings mounted to the vehicles |
| Reference Number: R55-05-13 |
| Submitted by: Netherlands |
| Meeting Sessions: 5th R55 session (17-18 Oct 2013) |
| Document date: 14 Oct 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Specification fixing points: A50X towbar or similar couplings |
| Reference Number: R55-05-12 |
| Meeting Sessions: 5th R55 session (17-18 Oct 2013) |
| Document date: 14 Oct 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Draft agenda for the 5th R55 informal group session |
| Reference Number: R55-05-11 |
| Meeting Sessions: 5th R55 session (17-18 Oct 2013) |
| Document date: 14 Oct 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Status of the amendments under consideration for UN Regulation No. 55 |
| Reference Number: R55-05-10 |
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List of amendments being considered by the informal group updating the regulation on mechanical couplings and their status vis-à-vis submission to the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear. |
| Meeting Sessions: 5th R55 session (17-18 Oct 2013) |
| Document date: 14 Oct 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Background and status of bicycle carrier standards |
| Reference Number: R55-05-17/2 |
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E-mail explaining background on ISO 15263, development of French standard, and the use of bicycle racks in association with tow bars to support discussion of revisions to the regulation on mechanical couplings. |
| Submitted by: Thule |
| Meeting Sessions: 5th R55 session (17-18 Oct 2013) |
| Document date: 17 Oct 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Defect analysis of heavy-vehicle kingpins (German-language document) |
| Reference Number: R55-05-18 |
| Meeting Sessions: 5th R55 session (17-18 Oct 2013) |
| Document date: 18 Oct 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Compatibility between rear bicycles carriers and towing devices |
| Reference Number: R55-05-17/1 |
| Submitted by: Thule |
| Meeting Sessions: 5th R55 session (17-18 Oct 2013) |
| Document date: 22 Oct 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| CUNA NC138-55 concerning Road Vehicles: Pintle Hooks-Category III to VIII |
| Reference Number: R55-05-20 |
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Italian-language document concerning tow bars. |
| Submitted by: Orlandi |
| Meeting Sessions: 5th R55 session (17-18 Oct 2013) |
| Document date: 03 Feb 89 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Coupling equipment certification values: reduced speed |
| Reference Number: R55-05-21 |
| Submitted by: Orlandi |
| Meeting Sessions: 5th R55 session (17-18 Oct 2013) |
| Document date: 30 Oct 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Communication concerning coupling equipment approvals, CUNA standards, and reduced speed |
| Reference Number: R55-05-22 |
| Submitted by: Orlandi |
| Meeting Sessions: 5th R55 session (17-18 Oct 2013) |
| Document date: 08 Oct 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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| Report of the R55 informal group on its 5th session |
| Reference Number: R55-05-19 |
| Submitted by: VBG |
| Meeting Sessions: 5th R55 session (17-18 Oct 2013) |
| Document date: 09 Dec 13 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 55 | Mechanical Coupling Components |
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