:- Traceability of components

               Each shed shall maintain traceability record of all components sub-fitted in locomotive. Traceability of components aid failure analysis and sheds can plan corrective action by revision of maintenance practice and product development by vendors.

               Make, year of manufacturing, date of fitment, firm’s ID & shed’s/shop unique ID shall be permanently etched (electric etching/laser bar-coding) & record of the same shall be kept in section. The record must be entered in computer for immediate access & retrieval.

               Loco manufacturing shop, rebuilding & POH workshop should provide component details in locos turned out from shops. These records should be collected & complied by shed in their component master data base. No component should be accounted for in Diesel stores unless traceability requirement as laid down in IRS condition & drawing is ensured. Traceability requirement as per RDSO specification of components should be followed.

               For small components like rubber ‘O’ ring, gaskets seals etc. where etching & manufacturer ID cannot be provided. Such details should be provided in sealed packet of the component & detailing of the same should be recorded in sectional register.  Product wise, vendor wise, cause wise & age wise record of each component shall be kept & regular quality feedback to HQ & Firm should be given.