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Subpart A—Introduction, Approvals and Reports8

Subpart B—General Design Requirements11

Subpart C—Specifications for Pressure Tank Car Tanks (Classes DOT-105, 109, 112, 114 and 120)31

Subpart D—Specifications for Non-Pressure Tank Car Tanks (Classes DOT-111AW, 115AW, and 117AW)69

Subpart E—Specifications for Multi-Unit Tank Car Tanks (Classes DOT-106A and 110AW)20

Subpart F—Specification for Cryogenic Liquid Tank Car Tanks and Seamless Steel Tanks (Classes DOT-113 and 107A)44

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49 CFR 179.220-26

-26 Stenciling.

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(a)The outer shell, or the jacket if the outer shell is insulated, must be stenciled in compliance with AAR Specifications for Tank Cars, appendix C (IBR, see § 171.7 of this subchapter).#

(b)Stenciling must be applied on both sides of the outer shell or jacket near the center in letters and figures at least 1 1/2 inches high to indicate the safe upper temperature limit, if applicable, for the inner tank, insulation, and the support system.#