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Intermodal Dry Cargo CNTR/CSC Reinspection Certifier Exam 2024/2025
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Intermodal Dry Cargo CNTR/CSCReinspection Certifier Exam 2024/2025
46 US Code (USC) - ANSWER-United States Code (USC) Title 46, Appendix -
Shipping, Chapter 34, Safe Containers for International Cargo, gives the Secretary of
Transportation the authority to administer the International Safe Container Act. It
establishes penalties—fines of up to $5,000 per day—for non-compliance.
49 CFR - ANSWER-49 CFR is the implementation arm of 46 USC, broken into
numerous sections by subject/purpose.
Parts 450-453 of 49 CFR, SUBCHAPTER B, Safety Approval of Cargo Containers,
apply to the use of containers in international traffic:
##Part 450 establishes container marking requirements.
##Part 451 establishes safety approval plate specifications.
##Part 452 establishes container examination requirements.
##Part 453 outlines control and enforcement.
Adjustable Wrench - ANSWER-A pipe wrench is used to make on-the-spot corrections
to unacceptable bends in the side rails or other locations on the container. A large
crescent wrench may be used in place of the pipe wrench. Adjustable wrenches used
for container inspections must be at least 24 inches long.
Break-bulk method of transport - ANSWER-Increased handling of goods in port
Cargo Restraint - Load retainer - ANSWER-A load retainer is a fixture (usually a section
of "L" angle steel) welded to the door corner post to provide a strong load bearing
surface for cargo restraint dunnage. Many DoD-owned end-opening containers are
equipped with a pair of these.
Cargo Restraint - Restraints - ANSWER-MILVAN containers have an integrated cargo
restraint system consisting of eight slotted horizontal rails on the container walls, a pair
of slotted vertical rails on the door ends, and 25 movable shoring beams that lock into
the rail slots. These components are deigned to stay with the container at all times.
Cargo Restraint - Stanchions - ANSWER-Stanchions are rectangular tubes or pockets
along the side rails of flatracks and CROPs. They are used to hold side blocking stakes
or dunnage assemblies in position, restraining cargo loads.
Cargo Restraint - Tiedowns, lashing bars and rings - ANSWER-Tiedowns consist of a
series of bars or rings mounted on or inside a container to allow the attachment of
straps or other cargo restraint devices.
,Caulking gun - ANSWER-A caulking gun is used to make on-the-spot corrections by
caulking gaps or voids in the container floor, walls, and seams.
Chalk - ANSWER-Chalk is used to mark/circle defects as they are discovered. This
helps the inspector prepare the inspection report and also helps repair personnel locate
the defects.
Checklist Documentation - Lower Portion - ANSWER-The lower portion provides a
Remarks block to describe and categorize each defect as minor or major. It also
displays container illustrations to mark each defect's location.
Checklist Documentation - Middle Portion - ANSWER-The middle portion requires the
inspector to add the defects recorded in the Remarks section to the applicable
component/category block. Bring each numbered defect recorded in the Remarks
section to the middle section. Add each minor defect to the applicable component's
Minor block and each major defect to the applicable component's CSC block.
Checklist Documentation - Upper Portion - ANSWER-The inspector documents all
container defects (including minor ones) on the container inspection checklist. The
entire container must be inspected and all defects documented before any container
repairs are initiated. Completing the administrative section at the top of the checklist is
fairly simple. Fill in the blocks according to the directions below. The "Pass/Fail" and
"New Decal Expiration Date" blocks are filled in after the inspection is complete.
Container Defect - "Racked" container - ANSWER-A racked container refers to a
container that's been twisted or damaged in a way that causes the wall-to-corner
alignment to be skewed. A racked container may not be visible to the naked eye, but
may be detected by measuring the container sides diagonally and comparing the
measurements.
Container Defect - Bend - ANSWER-A bend is a deflection in a structural component
causing the component to change direction abruptly from that of its original shape. A
severe bend like the one pictured below greatly diminishes the strength of the container
and makes the corner fitting unstable.
Container Defect - Corrosion - ANSWER-Corrosion is the deterioration of metal
resulting from a chemical reaction between it and the surrounding environment. The
severity of corrosion is measured in stages. If corroded metal can be penetrated by
striking the area with a welder's hammer, it's considered Stage 4 corrosion
(unacceptable/major defect).
Container Defect - Delamination - ANSWER-Delamination is a failure in which
laminated sandwich panels, fiberglass-reinforced plywood (FRP), plywood, or plymetal
panels separate into individual layers, as evidenced by surface bulging and waviness.
Delamination compromises panel strength and may allow moisture to penetrate the
layers, further weakening the panel.
, Container Defect - Dent - ANSWER-A dent is a localized depression in a panel or
structural member made by pressure or an impact. Severe dents compromise a
container's rigidity and strength.
Container Defect - Gouge - ANSWER-A gouge is a cavity in the flooring or other
container surface with material scooped out. The width of the gouge is the smaller
horizontal direction, regardless of the orientation of the gouge.
Container Defect - Hole - ANSWER-A hole is an obvious puncture through any part of
the container. A hole in the container compromises cargo security and may allow
moisture to enter the container and damage cargo.
Container Defect - Pinhole - ANSWER-A pinhole is a small puncture through any part of
the container. This type of defect may not be visible until you close the container doors
and look for light "leaking" into the container.
Container Defect - Weld cracks or separation - ANSWER-A cracked, broken, or
separated weld between components can seriously compromise a container's structural
integrity. The inspector should closely scrutinize component junctions, corners, and
edges, especially near the container's end frames and understructure. Suspect areas
should be cleaned with a wire brush and tested with a welder's hammer.
Container Inspection Checklists - ANSWER-Inspectors must use a container inspection
checklist contained in MIL-STD-3037 to conduct container inspections.
Standardized inspection checklists are used to ensure that each container inspection is
conducted in a thorough, systematic manner and to clearly document container defects
and acceptance or rejection justification.
Container Inspection Process - ANSWER-The container inspection process can be
broken down into four steps:
1.Gather resources - access the required forms and references, and then assemble the
necessary inspection tools
and equipment.
2.Document defects - use the applicable container checklist to conduct a thorough
inspection and document
container defects.
3.Evaluate defects - use the defect criteria in MIL-STD-3037 to evaluate and classify
container defects.
4.Complete documentation - fill out the inspection checklist, DA Form 2440 (or other
service-approved inspection
report), and DD Form 2282 decal (if applicable).
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