GLOSSARY OF TRUCK TERMS
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Pads
A piece of material attached to the tank shall to which
various attachments are made.
Pipe
See
Line, Pipe.
Plate, MC/DOT Tank Certification
(As required by the Research and Special Programs
Administration) Metal plate permanently affixed to a cargo tank and located near
the front left side of the cargo tank stating that the cargo tank conforms with
all applicable Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations in effect on the date of
the original manufacture or modification.
Platform
Area on top of the tank near the manhole designed for a
person to stand upon.
Pressure, Inspection
See 49 CFR 178.345-1 (c).
Pressure, Maximum Allowable Working
See 49 CFR 171.8 and 178.345-1 (c).
Pressure, Test
See 49 CFR 178.345-1 (c).
Protection, Bottom Damage
Device which protects outlets and piping located in the lower
one-third of the cross section perimeter from damage during an accident. See
178.345-8 (b) for DOT 400 series cargo tanks.
Protection Device, Rear-End Tank
See 49 CFR 178.345-1 (c). (Also see Bumper, Rear).
Protection Overturn
See
Overturn
Protection.
PSIA
Pressure expressed in pounds per square inch absolute. Add
approximately 14.7 to gauge reading to give absolute reading.
PSIG
Pressure expressed in pounds per square inch gauge. Gauge
pressure is the difference between atmospheric pressure and pressure being
measured.
PTO
Abbreviation for Power Take Off.
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