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Code of Federal Regulations Title 49. Transportation § 49.230.38 Telltale holes

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Staybolts less than 8 inches long. All staybolts shorter than 8 inches, except flexible bolts, shall have telltale holes 3/16 inch to 7/32 inch diameter and at least 1 1/4 inches deep in the outer end.

(b) Reduced body staybolts. On reduced body staybolts, the telltale hole shall extend beyond the fillet and into the reduced section of the staybolt. Staybolts may have through telltale holes.

(c) Telltale holes kept open. All telltale holes, except as provided for in § 230.41, must be kept open at all times.

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