Summer Bus Inspection Preventive Maintenance #1
Summer Bus Preventive Maintenance involves routine inspection, servicing, and system checks to ensure buses operate efficiently in high temperatures. Regular maintenance helps prevent overheating, optimizes air conditioning performance, and extends vehicle lifespan by addressing issues like coolant levels, tire pressure, and battery health. This proactive approach enhances passenger comfort, reduces unexpected breakdowns, and supports safe and reliable transportation throughout the summer season.
Caldwell isd bus shop
07/31/2025
Summer Bus Inspection Preventive Maintenance #1
The Annual Vehicle Inspection Report Form is used to bring notice to any faults or defects the driver observed in the vehicle and its equipment. The report allows repairs to be done in a timely manner so that vehicles can maintain high operating efficiency.
Procedure Max Score: 55
Miles in shop
miles in shop (before maintenance)
Miles after test drive
Miles (after maintenance)
fleet number
employee
VEHICLE COMPONENTS INSPECTED
BRAKE SYSTEM
Service Brakes
Parking Brake System
Brake Drums or shoes cracked or missing parts (minimum brake shoe check?)
Brake Hose, cracked or leaking air
Low Pressure Warning Device (visual and audible)
Air Compressor (no leaking at outlet supply line)
EXHAUST SYSTEM
A bus exhaust systemleaking or discharging tothe atmosphere in violationof standards (1), (2) or (3).
check belts hoses and electrical connectors loose wires (positive and negative cable clean not corroded)
FUEL SYSTEM
Visible leak (no leaks from fuel lines or fuel filter)
Fuel tank secure on bus ( no broken hangers) (fenders not falling off)
LIGHTING DEVICES
All lighting devices andreflectors required by Section393 shall be operable clearance lights , headlight bulb amber and red lights) entry lights ans stop sign lights. Child entry lights outside and inside.
STEERING MECHANISM
Steering Wheel Free Play
Steering Gear Box not leaking, reservoir level to spec)
Pitman Arm, drive shaft greased ( no play when pulled) missing grease fittings?
king pins (found no play while greasing)
Tie Rods and Drag Links ( found no play while greasing) missing grease fittings
Nuts rusted or loose (no missing lug bolts)
SUSPENSION
Any U-bolt(s), springhanger(s), or other axlepositioning part(s) cracked,broken, loose or missingresulting in shifting of anaxle from its normal position
front and rear suspension. No missing grease fittings
FRAME
check and clean battery cable. (negative and positive cables) instrument cluster not staying on with key offf?
WHEELS AND RIMS
Wheels and Rims and tires ( no cracked wheels or welding present) missing lug nuts
WINDSHIELD GLAZING and mirrors
Requirements and exceptionsas stated pertaining to anycrack, discoloration or visionreducing matter (reference393.60 for exceptions)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
wipers and window sprayer spray water and reservoir ( no broken or leaking reservoirs)
Any power unit that has an inopperative wiper motor or wipers missing or damaged parts.
CERTIFICATION: THIS VEHICLE HAS PASSED ALL THE INSPECTION ITEMS FOR THE ANNUAL VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORT INACCORDANCE WITH 49 CFR 396
Air Conditioning work to spec 45-55 degrees within specification?)
air condioning inspection
pass certification
power washed the inside of bus (cleaned side of seat that were raised for summer cleaning?)
Signatures pass certification
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Source: Caldwell isd bus shop (Community Member)