According to an addendum posted to the 2002 DOt regualtions it seems that many LDS are not doing VIPs correctly..
49 CFR; Ch-1; Part 180; Subpart C; Section 180.205 (f); paragraph (2).
also a later paragraph also states for aluminuum cylinders testeing for SLC (sustained load cracking) must be done according to manufacturer's specifications..
That means all Catalina's should be eddy tested, for luxfers all older Al alloys must be tested..
The latest attendum states all attachments or coatinfs the prevent inspection of the cylinder MUST be removed..
49 CFR; Ch-1; Part 180; Subpart C; Section 180.205 (f); paragraph (2).
also a later paragraph also states for aluminuum cylinders testeing for SLC (sustained load cracking) must be done according to manufacturer's specifications..
That means all Catalina's should be eddy tested, for luxfers all older Al alloys must be tested..
The latest attendum states all attachments or coatinfs the prevent inspection of the cylinder MUST be removed..