Sample Visual Inspection Test Sheet

Guide for Inspection:	Coach Manufacturer________________________
The Following Items Should Be Inspected on Every Coach of Each Order	Coach Number____________________________
	Test Location_____________________________

 

Item	Requirement	Inspection Instruction	Result	Inspector/ Date	Remarks/Notes
Curb Weight	Maximum curb weight of lb.	Measure on certified scale	Weight
FMVSS Stickers	Affixed to vehicle	Locate sticker	Pass/Fail
Finish and Color	Smooth body surfaces and paint	Visually inspect all surfaces for flaws	Pass/Fail
Interior Panel Fastening	Absence of rough edges or surfaces	Visually inspect for proper installation	Pass/Fail
Towing Devices	Provision of towing eyes (front/rear)	Verify presence of towing eyes	Pass/Fail
Door Control	Opening time of sec.	Verify door opening time frame	Pass/Fail
Interior Lighting	Lighting operable without engine	Switch on all interior lights	Pass/Fail
Exterior Lighting	All vehicle lights operable	Switch on and verify lamps are on	Pass/Fail
Fuel Tank	Fill rate and filler location	Inspect filler for easy access and check fill rate	Pass/Fail
Chassis	Welds, axles, suspension, steering, wheels, and brakes	Inspect for leaks, and interference. Check fluid levels, welds, undercoating, air lines, brake slack, and lug nuts	Pass/Fail
Electrical	Wiring and junction boxes	Inspect for loose or stretched wires	Pass/Fail
Batteries	Secured and polarized wiring access for jump start	Inspect compartment and jumper cable access	Pass/Fail
HVAC	Capacity and performance	Operate AC, check compressor, condenser, flow, and temperature	Pass/Fail
Wheelchair Access	Clear lift or ramp access, and securement area	Operate lift or ramp, inspect operation, measure areas	Pass/Fail
Power Plant	Mounting and arrangement	Check for loose lines, leaks, and noises. Check fluid levels, belt alignment, and cap fit	Pass/Fail

Sample Road Test Sheet

Guide for Inspection:	Coach Manufacturer________________________
The Following Items Should Be Inspected on Every Coach of Each Order	Coach Number____________________________
	Test Location______________________________

 

Item	Requirement	Inspection Instruction	Result	Inspector/Date	Remarks/Notes
Engine	N/A	Record low idle, fast idle, and high idle speeds	Low  Fast  High
Service Brakes	Stopping distance	Verify function and indicator, check for pulling to either side	Pass/Fail
Parking Brake	N/A	Verify indicator, and no movement	Pass/Fail
Turning Effort	Steering wheel torque	Check effort with coach stopped	Pass/Fail
Turning Radius	Not to exceed at corner of body	Verify turning radius in both directions	Pass/Fail
Acceleration	rate from 0 to mph	Verify acceleration on smooth road	Pass/Fail
Resonance	Absence of audible and/or visible vibrations	Operate coach at various speeds, check for vibrations and rattles	Pass/Fail
Windshield Wipers	Evenly deposited wash fluid	Operate coach at safe speed over 40 mph, check coverage, parking position, and wiper frequency	Pass/Fail
Power Plant	N/A	Check for leaks under coach and in engine compartment, check for abnormal noises	Pass/Fail
HVAC	Interior temperature	Operate system, check internal and ambient temp.	Int.  Amb.
Door Control	Accelerator and brake interlocks	At speeds less than 10 mph, verify accelerator and brake interlocks with door open	Pass/Fail
General	N/A	During testing, observe any abnor-malities in ride and handling of coach	Pass/Fail