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Summary of Medium/Heavy Truck Standards Revision
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The wording and priority designation of some tasks were changed, but the required percentages of P-1, P-2, and P-3 tasks remain the same: 95% of P-1, 70% of P-2, and 25% of P-3 tasks.
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Some tasks were removed and some tasks were added to reflect current technology and practice.
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Changes were made to the tools & equipment list to parallel the changes to the task list.
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The overall number of hours required for accreditation in all 8 areas has been reduced from 1,020 hours to 955 hours; the five required areas (noted in bold) have been reduced from 730 hours to 705 hours. Below is an outline of the changes made to the Medium/Heavy Truck specialty area requirements:
| Specialty Area |
2004 |
2007 |
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Diesel Engines |
205 |
195 |
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Suspension & Steering |
90 |
90 |
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Brakes |
105 |
105 |
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Electrical/Electronic Systems |
225 |
210 |
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Preventive Maintenance |
105 |
105 |
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Drive Train |
105 |
90 |
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Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning |
90 |
90 |
| Hydraulics |
95 |
70 |
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Total Hours |
1,020 |
955 |
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Additional housekeeping items have been changed for consistency between standards.
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