TP-206-06

March 16, 1998

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION

LABORATORY TEST PROCEDURE

FOR

FMVSS No. 206

Door Locks and Door Retention Components

SAFETY ASSURANCE
Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Room 6115, NSA-30
400 Seventh Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590
 OVSC TEST PROCEDURE No. 206
TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE
1. PURPOSE AND APPLICATION ..................................................................................... 1

2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................... 2

3. SECURITY ........................................................................................................ 9

4. GOOD HOUSEKEEPING ............................................................................................... 9

5. TEST SCHEDULING AND MONITORING...................................................................... 9

6. TEST DATA DISPOSITION ............................................................................................ 9

7. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED TEST ITEMS (GFTI) ..................................................... 10

8. CALIBRATION OF TEST INSTRUMENTS ................................................................... 10

9. PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION ........................................................................ 11

10. DEFINITIONS ...................................................................................................... 11

11. PRETEST REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................ 11

12. COMPLIANCE TEST EXECUTION .............................................................................. 15

13. POST TEST REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................... 27

14. REPORTS ...................................................................................................... 28

14.1. MONTHLY STATUS REPORTS ........................................................................ 28

14.2. APPARENT TEST FAILURE.............................................................................. 28

14.3. FINAL TEST REPORTS..................................................................................... 28

14.3.1. COPIES ........................................................................................ 28

14.3.2. REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................... 29

14.3.3. FIRST THREE PAGES ................................................................. 29

14.3.4. TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................ 35

15. DATA SHEETS ...................................................................................................... 36

16. FORMS ...................................................................................................... 46

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1. PURPOSE AND APPLICATION

The Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance (OVSC) provides contracted laboratories with
Laboratory Test Procedures (TPs) which serve as guidelines for obtaining compliance
test data. The data are used to determine if a specific vehicle or item of motor vehicle
equipment meets the minimum performance requirements of the subject Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS). The purpose of the OVSC Laboratory Test
Procedures is to present a uniform testing and data recording format, and provide
suggestions for the use of specific equipment and procedures. Any contractor
interpreting any part of an OVSC Laboratory Test Procedure to be in conflict with a
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard or observing any deficiencies in a Laboratory
Test Procedure is required to advise the Contracting Officer's Technical
Representative (COTR) and resolve the discrepancy prior to the start of compliance
testing.

Contractors are required to submit a detailed test procedure to the COTR before
initiating the compliance test program. The procedure must include a step-by-step
description of the methodology to be used.

The OVSC Laboratory Test Procedures are not intended to limit or restrain a
contractor from developing or utilizing any testing techniques or equipment, which will
assist in procuring the required compliance test data.

NOTE: The OVSC Laboratory Test Procedures, prepared for use by independent
laboratories under contract to conduct compliance tests for the OVSC, are not
intended to limit the requirements of the applicable FMVSS(s). In some cases, the
OVSC Laboratory Test Procedures do not include all of the various FMVSS minimum
performance requirements. Sometimes, recognizing applicable test tolerances, the
Test Procedures specify test conditions, which are less severe than the minimum
requirements of the standards themselves. Therefore, compliance of a vehicle or item
of motor vehicle equipment is not necessarily guaranteed if the manufacturer limits
certification tests to those described in the OVSC Laboratory Test Procedures.
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2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 206 establishes minimum
performance requirements for side and rear door locks and door retention components
designed for use on motor vehicles. The purpose of Standard 206 is to minimize the
likelihood of occupants being thrown from a vehicle as a result of impact. The
standard applies to passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles and trucks. This
procedure provides requirements for compliance testing of motor vehicle door hinges
and door locks and associated components to FMVSS 206. The following required
tests are categorized by door type in FMVSS 206:

A. Hinged Side Doors, Except Cargo Type Doors

FMVSS 206 Section Test Procedure Section

Door latch, longitudinal load S4.1.1.1 12.1.A & B

Door latch, transverse load S4.1.1.2 12.1.C & D

Door hinge, longitudinal load S4.1.2 12.1.E

Door hinge, transverse load S4.1.2 12.1.F

B. Hinged Cargo-Type Side Doors

FMVSS 206 Section Test Procedure Section

Door latch, longitudinal load S4.2.1.1 12.2.A

Door latch, transverse load S4.2.1.2 12.2.B

Door hinge, longitudinal load S4.2.2 12.2.C

Door hinge, transverse load S4.2.2 12.2.D

C. Sliding Side Doors

FMVSS 206 Section Test Procedure Section

Transverse load S4.3 12.3

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2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS....Continued

D. Hinged Back Doors

FMVSS 206 Section Test Procedure Section

Door Latch, Load Test 1 S4.4.1.1 12.4.A & B
Door Latch, Load Test 2 S4.4.1.2 12.4.C & D
Door Latch, Load Test 3* S4.4.1.3 12.4.E
Door Hinge, Load Test 1 S4.4.3.1 12.4.F
Door Hinge, Load Test 2 S4.4.3.2 12.4.G
Door Hinge, Load Test 3** S4.4.3.3 12.4.H

E. Sliding Back Doors

FMVSS 206 Section Test Procedure Section

Longitudinal load test S4.5 12.5

* For back doors equipped with a latch and striker assembly at the bottom of the
door and that open upward.

** For back doors that open upward

The test methods and procedures shall be based on the requirements of the following
standards:

A. FMVSS 206, effective October 1996 and amendments thereto

B. SAE J839b, "Passenger Car Side Door Latch Systems", June 1991

C. SAE J934, "Vehicle Passenger Door Hinge Systems", July 1982

Deviations - Any deviations to procedures shall be approved by the COTR in advance,

entered in the laboratory's log book, and noted in the final test report. In all cases,
FMVSS 206 takes precedence over the referenced SAE documents.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

A. Test system overall accuracy shall be capable of providing data accurate to

11,120 110 Newtons (2,500 25 pounds) and at 8,896 88 Newtons
(2,000 20 pounds). The test system shall be calibrated after contract award,
in all load ranges to be used, unless current calibration is less than six months
old and covers the entire load ranges to be used.

B. Continuous recordings of applied load shall be made during all tests. This does
not include the 90 kilograms (200 pound) weight load on latches during
longitudinal loading.
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2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS....Continued

C. Equipment calibration shall be verified, following an apparent noncompliance

unless otherwise approved by the COTR.

D. Test fixtures shall be sufficiently stiff to prevent localized stress to the hinge
systems, or to latch-striker in transverse pull.

E. Test fixture and attachment shall be subject to NHTSA approval.

F. The means of attachment of the sample to the test fixture shall be adequate to
prevent failure of the attachment.

G. Attachment bolt or screw heads shall be exactly the same size, shape and
strength as used in attaching to the vehicle.

H. Fixture surfaces shall mate at attachment points. Where mounting holes are
countersunk on latch and striker, fixture surfaces shall be formed to provide
close contact, with correct angle of countersink provided to latch/striker surface
and to screw head.

I. To obtain additional failure data on latch assemblies the application of loads

greater than those specified in the standard may sometimes be required as an
option. This additional loading is only to be applied after the PASS/FAIL
judgment has been rendered in accordance with the loads specified in the
standard. When this option is exercised, a reinforced fixture referenced below
shall be utilized for the latch longitudinal test. Under this option, the tests shall
be performed as specified elsewhere in this procedure with the exception that
the optional loads shall be as specified in the applicable table.

J. A reinforced test fixture may be used for the latch system tests in the
longitudinal direction in lieu of the standard fixture. This fixture will be of the
same general design as that specified in SAE recommended practice J839
except that the latch and striker mounting plates will be 0.25 inch thick and
other parts of the fixture will be reinforced proportionately. Replacement of
these plates when they become distorted through testing to the extent that
mounting of the test system (latch/striker) is not feasible shall be the
responsibility of the Contractor. Maintenance of these fixtures, if required, shall
also be the responsibility of the contractor during the life of the contract.
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2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS....Continued

APPLIED TEST LOADS

The loads to be applied during the conduct of the normal tests are specified in the
following tables. The loads specified are nominally greater than those specified in
S206 in order to assure that the devices are at least exposed to the required load but
provide an upper limit to the test while also providing an indication of the degree of
margin in the strength of the items under test. The PASS/FAIL determination shall be
based only upon the required loads specified in the standard, which are also given in
the tables shown on the following pages.

2.1 NORMAL APPLIED TEST LOADS

A. Hinged Side Doors, Except Cargo Type Doors

LOAD REQUIRED, NORMAL APPLIED LOAD,

Newtons (Lbf) Newtons (Lbf)
Door latch and striker assembly,
longitudinal load test, fully latched 11,000 (2,500) 13,789 (3100)
position.
Door latch and striker assembly,
longitudinal load test, secondary 4,450 (1,000) 7,117 (1,600)
latched position.
Door latch and striker assembly,
transverse load test, fully latched 8,900 (2,000) 11,565 (2,600)
position.
Door latch and striker assembly,
transverse load test, secondary 4,450 (1,000) 7,117 (1,600)
latched position.
Door hinge system, longitudinal
11,000 (2,500) 13,789 (3,100)
load test
Door hinge system, transverse
8,900 (2,000) 11,565 (2,600)
load test

B. Hinged Cargo-Type Side Doors

LOAD REQUIRED, NORMAL APPLIED LOAD,

Newtons (Lbf) Newtons (Lbf)
Door latch and striker assembly,
longitudinal load test, fully latched 11,000 (2,500) 13,789 (3100)
position.
Door latch and striker assembly,
transverse load test, fully latched 8,900 (2,000) 11,565 (2,600)
position.
Door hinge system, longitudinal
11,000 (2,500) 13,789 (3,100)
load test
Door hinge system, transverse
8,900 (2,000) 11,565 (2,600)
load test
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2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS....Continued

C. Sliding Side Doors

LOAD REQUIRED, NORMAL APPLIED LOAD,

Newtons (Lbf) Newtons (Lbf)
Transverse load test 17,800 (4,000) Reserved

D. Hinged Back Doors

LOAD REQUIRED, NORMAL APPLIED LOAD,

N (Lbf) N (Lbf)
Door latch and striker assembly,
11,000 (2,500) 13,789 (3100)
load test 1, fully latched position.
Door latch and striker assembly,
load test 1, secondary latched 4,450 (1,000) 7,117 (1,600)
position.
Door latch and striker assembly,
8,900 (2,000) 11,565 (2,600)
load test 2, fully latched position.
Door latch and striker assembly,
load test 2, secondary latched 4,450 (1,000) 7,117 (1,600)
position.
Door latch and striker assembly,
8,900 (2,000) 11,565 (2,600)
load test 3, fully latched position.*
Door hinge system, load test 1 11,000 (2,500) 13,789 (3,100)
Door hinge system, load test 2 8,900 (2,000) 11,565 (2,600)
Door hinge system, load test 3** 8,900 (2,000) 11,565 (2,600)

E. Sliding Back Doors

LOAD REQUIRED, NORMAL APPLIED LOAD,

Newtons (Lbf) Newtons (Lbf)
Longitudinal load test 17,800 (4,000) Reserved

* For back doors equipped with a latch and striker assembly at the bottom of the
door and that open upwards.

** For back doors that open upward

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2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS....Continued

2.2 ULTIMATE TEST LOADS

A. Hinged Side Doors, Except Cargo Type Doors

LOAD REQUIRED ULTIMATE APPLIED LOAD,

Newtons (Lbf) Newtons (Lbf)
Door latch and striker assembly,
longitudinal load test, fully latched 11,000 (2,500) 42,250 (9,500)
position.
Door latch and striker assembly,
longitudinal load test, secondary 4,450 (1,000) 42,250 (9,500)
latched position.
Door latch and striker assembly,
transverse load test, primary 8,900 (2,000) 42,250 (9,500)
latched position.
Door latch and striker assembly,
transverse load test, secondary 4,450 (1,000) 42,250 (9,500)
latched position.
Door hinge system, longitudinal
11,000 (2,500) 13,789 (3,100)
load test
Door hinge system, transverse
8,900 (2,000) 11,565 (2,600)
load test

B. Hinged Cargo-Type Side Doors

LOAD REQUIRED ULTIMATE APPLIED

Newtons (Lbf) LOAD
Newtons (Lbf)
Door latch and striker assembly,
longitudinal load test, fully latched 11,000 (2,500) 42,250 (9,500)
position
Door latch and striker assembly,
transverse load test, fully latched 8,900 (2,000) 42,250 (9,500)
position.
Door hinge system, longitudinal
11,000 (2,500) 13,789 (3,100)
load test
Door hinge system, transverse
8,900 (2,000) 11,565 (2,600)
load test
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2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS....Continued

C. Sliding Side Doors

LOAD REQUIRED, ULTIMATE APPLIED LOAD,

Newtons (Lbf) Newtons (Lbf)
Transverse load test 17,800 (4,000) Reserved

D. Hinged Back Doors

LOAD REQUIRED, ULTIMATE APPLIED LOAD,

N (Lbf) N (Lbf)
Door latch and striker assembly,
11,000 (2,500) 42,250 (9,500)
load test 1, fully latched position
Door latch and striker assembly,
load test 1, secondary latched 4,450 (1,000) 42,250 (9,500)
position
Door latch and striker assembly,
8,900 (2,000) 42,250 (9,500)
load test 2, fully latched position
Door latch and striker assembly,
load test 2, secondary latched 4,450 (1,000) 42,250 (9,500)
position
Door latch and striker assembly,
8,900 (2,000) 42,250 (9,500)
load test 3, fully latched position*
Door hinge system, load test 1**. 11,000 (2,500) 13,789 (3,100)
Door hinge system, load test 2 8,900 (2,000) 11,565 (2,600)
Door hinge system, load test 3*** 8,900 (2,000) 11,565 (2,600)

E. Sliding Back Doors

LOAD REQUIRED, NORMAL APPLIED LOAD,

Newtons (Lbf) Newtons (Lbf)
Longitudinal load test 17,800 (4,000) Reserved

* For back doors equipped with a latch and striker assembly at the bottom of the
door and that open upward.

** In some circumstances, it may be necessary to conduct evaluations of

individual hinges in a hinge system. In that case, an individual hinge in a two-
hinge system must be capable of withstanding 50% of the load requirements of
the total system.

*** For back doors that open upward

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3. SECURITY

The contractor shall provide appropriate security measures to protect the OVSC test
equipment from unauthorized personnel during the entire compliance-testing program.
The contractor is financially responsible for any acts of theft and/or vandalism, which
occur during the storage of test equipment. Any security problems, which arise, shall
be reported by telephone to the Industrial Property Manager (IPM), Office of Contracts
and Procurement, within two (2) working days after the incident. A letter containing
specific details of the security problem will be sent to the IPM (with copy to the COTR)
within 48 hours.

The contractor shall protect and segregate the data that evolves from compliance
testing before and after each test. No information concerning the safety compliance-
testing program shall be released to anyone except the COTR, unless specifically
authorized by the COTR, the COTR's Branch or Division Chief, or by the Contracting
Officer.

NOTE: NO INDIVIDUALS, OTHER THAN CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL, SHALL BE

ALLOWED TO WITNESS ANY COMPLIANCE TEST UNLESS SPECIFICALLY
AUTHORIZED BY THE COTR.

4. GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

Contractors shall maintain the entire equipment compliance testing area, test fixtures
and instrumentation in a neat and clean condition with test instruments arranged in an
orderly manner consistent with good test laboratory housekeeping practices.

5. TEST SCHEDULING AND MONITORING

The contractor shall submit a test schedule to the COTR prior to testing. Tests shall
be completed as required in the contract. All testing shall be coordinated to allow
monitoring by the COTR.

6. TEST DATA DISPOSITION

The contractor shall make all equipment preliminary compliance test data available to
the COTR on location within four hours after the test. Final test data, including digital
printouts and computer generated plots (if applicable), shall be furnished to the COTR
in accordance with the contract schedule.

All backup data sheets, strip charts, recordings, plots, technicians notes, etc., shall be
retained by the contractor for a minimum of five years after conclusion of each delivery
order, purchase order, etc. The COTR shall direct final disposition at that time.
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7. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED TEST ITEMS (GFTI)

TEST SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION AND STORAGE

Upon receipt at the laboratory, the items to be tested shall be assigned laboratory test
group numbers and shall also be tagged, when known, with the vehicle model year,
make and model, location (in vehicle), and sample name and part number.

EXAMPLE: 1992 XYZ Safe Rider 2-door coupe left front door hinge

An inventory shall be made of the number, name and condition of samples received.

The test samples shall be stored in a dry, clean, dust free area specifically designated
by the Laboratory Project Manager.

8. CALIBRATION OF TEST INSTRUMENTS

Before the contractor initiates the safety compliance test program, a test
instrumentation calibration system will be implemented and maintained in accordance
with established calibration practices. Guidelines for setting up and maintaining such
calibration systems are described in MIL-C-45662A, "Calibration System
Requirements". The calibration system shall be set up and maintained as follows:

A. Standards for calibrating the measuring and test equipment will be stored and
used under appropriate environmental conditions to assure their accuracy and
stability.

B. All measuring instruments and standards shall be calibrated by the contractor,

or a commercial facility, against a higher order standard at periodic intervals
NOT TO EXCEED TWELVE (12) MONTHS except for static types of measuring
devices such as rulers, weights, etc., which shall be calibrated at periodic
intervals not to exceed two (2) years. Records, showing the calibration
traceability to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), shall
be maintained for all measuring and test equipment.

C. All measuring and test equipment and measuring standards will be labeled with
the following information:

(1) Date of calibration

(2) Date of next scheduled calibration

D. A written calibration procedure shall be provided by the contractor, which

includes as a minimum the following information for all measurement and test
equipment unless the calibration is performed by a licensed commercial facility.

(1) Type of equipment, manufacturer, model number, etc.

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8. CALIBRATION OF TEST INSTRUMENTS....Continued

(2) Measurement range

(3) Accuracy

(4) Calibration interval

(5) Type of standard used to calibrate the equipment (calibration traceability

of the standard must be evident)

E. Records of calibration for all test instrumentation shall be kept by the contractor
in a manner, which assures the maintenance of established calibration
schedules. All such records shall be readily available for inspection when
requested by the COTR. The calibration system will need the acceptance of
the COTR before the test program commences.

9. PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

Each final test report shall include 35mm photographs (minimum size 8 x 10 inches) of
the test setup used for each phase of testing. One set of original photographs shall be
included in the final test report, which will be used for optical scanning by the OVSC.
Other copies of the final test report may contain multilith or other suitable photographic
copies of the original photographs.

10. DEFINITIONS

None.

11. PRETEST REQUIREMENTS

IN-HOUSE TEST PROCEDURE

Prior to conducting any compliance test, contractors are required to submit a detailed
in-house compliance test procedure to the COTR, which includes a step-by-step
description of the methodology to be used. Written approval must be obtained from
the COTR before initiating the compliance test program so that all parties are in
agreement. The in-house procedure shall contain the following:

A. Sample tagging or marking system

B. Sample storage

C. Testing setup

D. Testing procedure (step-by-step)

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11. PRETEST REQUIREMENTS....Continued

E. Data acquisition and recording

F. Setup photographs

G. Failure sample photograph showing sample before and after testing, and
illustrating point of failure.

H. Failure description

TEST DATA LOSS

A compliance test is not to be conducted unless all of the various test conditions
specified in the applicable OVSC Laboratory Test Procedure have been met. Failure of
a contractor to obtain the required test data and to maintain acceptable limits on test
parameters in the manner outlined in the applicable OVSC Laboratory Test Procedure
may require a retest at the expense of the contractor. The retest costs will include the
cost of the replacement item of motor vehicle equipment and all costs associated with
conducting the retest. The original test specimen used for the invalid test shall remain
the property of OVSC, and the retest specimen shall remain the property of the
contractor. If there is a test failure, the contractor shall retain the retest specimen for a
period not exceeding two (2) years. If there is no test failure, the Contractor may
dispose of the test specimen upon notification from the COTR that the final test report
has been accepted.

The Contracting Officer of NHTSA is the only NHTSA official authorized to notify the
contractor that a retest is required. The retest shall be completed within two (2) weeks
after receipt of replacement equipment and notification by the Contracting Officer that
a retest is required which ever is later. If a retest is conducted, no test report is
required for the original test.

TEST CONDITIONS

Unless otherwise specified, all tests and measurements shall be conducted under the
following environmental conditions:

A. Temperature: 75F 15F

B. Relative Humidity: 50% 10%

C. Atmospheric Pressure: 28 to 32 inches of mercury

Continuous recording of environmental temperature and relative humidity of the testing

area shall be available during all tests. Test samples, unless otherwise specified, shall
be stabilized at test room ambient conditions for a period of at least 24 hours
immediately prior to testing.
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11. PRETEST REQUIREMENTS....Continued

TEST PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE

Personnel supervising and/or performing the compliance test program shall be

thoroughly familiar with the requirements, test conditions, equipment for the test to be
conducted, and safety requirements.

RECORDING OF TEST DATA

Environmental data and test data shall be recorded on permanent strip charts, circular
recording charts, or other acceptable print-out media. Where permanent trace
recording is not required, data will be recorded on standard report forms. Changes or
corrections shall be made by drawing a line through the original entry, which must still
remain legible, and adding the change alongside.

Data will be submitted on the Test Data Sheet forms specified for use in the final test
report. Data will be typed before the sheets are submitted. One set of Inspection and
Test Data sheets shall be completed for each vehicle manufacturer. The following are
requirements for each inspection entry:

FOR HINGES

A. VEHICLE MANUFACTURER the manufacturer of the vehicle for which the

test samples were intended including address

B. HINGE MANUFACTURER include the name and address of manufacturers of

hinge assemblies, if known, and if other than the vehicle manufacturer

C. HINGE MARKINGS all letters, numbers and trade marks

D. APPARENT MATERIALS apparent materials of hinge body, pin, and

attaching hardware if present. Material determination is to be by visual
observation and magnet. Plated materials are to be scratched in an unstressed
area to see base material.

E. DESCRIPTION include the following:

(1) Overall dimensions

(2) Probable method of fabrication

(3) Whether stamped and bent or cast, etc.

Describe configuration (flat, offset) type of mounting or attachment.

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11. PRETEST REQUIREMENTS....Continued

FOR LATCHES

A. LATCH MANUFACTURER same information as for HINGES

B. LATCH MARKINGS all letters, numbers and trade marks

C. APPARENT MATERIALS same requirements as for HINGES

D. DESCRIPTION dimensions, type of mechanism, fabrication and method of

attachment

Any unusual or significant observations shall be added on the bottom of the Test Data
Sheets. Any spaces not entered on the data forms shall be marked "N/A".
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12. COMPLIANCE TEST EXECUTION

12.1 HINGED SIDE DOORS, EXCEPT CARGO-TYPE DOORS

A. Door Latch Longitudinal Load, Fully Latched Position (see Figure 1).

DOOR LATCH STATIC LOAD TEST FIXTURE (LONGITUDINAL LOAD)

PULL ADAPT THE TEST FIX TURE TO T

MOUNTING PROVISIONS O F TH
203.2 0.13 mm BETW EEN CENTERS LATCH AND STRIKER

88.9 0.13 mm

890 N LOAD

EQUALIZING
LINKS

PULL

INTERCHANGEABLE STRIKER MOUNTING

PLATE (RECOMMENDED GAGE 3.05 0.25 mm)

INTERCHANGEABLE LATCH MOUNTING

PLATE (RECOMMENDED GAGE 3.05 0.25 mm)

FIGURE 1

(1) Position latch and striker on the test fixture to satisfy the following
requirements:

(A) The tensile force when applied in step (6) will be perpendicular to
the face of the latch.

(B) The tensile force will stress the latch and striker in the vehicle
longitudinal direction.

(2) Attach the latch and striker to the test fixture as positioned in the
preceding step.

(3) Engage latch and striker in the fully latched position.

(4) Apply an 890 N (200 Lbf) force to the latch, to load the latch and striker
in the vehicle transverse, door-opening direction.
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12. COMPLIANCE TEST EXECUTION....Continued

(5) While operating the recorder, apply the tensile force at a rate not to
exceed 0.2 inches per minute up to the loads given in table 2.1.A, or until
failure. Record the condition of the test items at the conclusion of the
test.

B. Door Latch Longitudinal Load, Secondary Latched Position.

(1) See Figure 1. Position latch and striker on the test fixture to satisfy the
following requirements:

(A) The tensile force when applied in step (5) will be perpendicular to
the face of the latch.

(B) The tensile force will stress latch and striker in the vehicle
longitudinal direction.

(2) Attach latch and striker to the test fixture as positioned in the preceding
step.

(3) Engage latch and striker in secondary latched position.

(4) Apply an 890 N (200 Lbf) force to the latch, to load latch and striker in
the vehicle-transverse, door-opening direction.

(5) While operating the recorder, apply the tensile force at a rate not to
exceed 0.2 inches per minute up to the loads given in table 2.1.A, or until
failure. Record the condition of the test items at the conclusion of the
test.

C. Door Latch Transverse Load, Fully Latched Position.

(1) See Figure 2.

Position latch and striker on the test fixture to satisfy the following
requirements:

(A) The tensile force when applied in step (4) will be in line with the
contacting surfaces of latch and striker.

(B) The tensile force will stress the latch and striker in the
vehicle-transverse, door-opening direction.

(2) Attach latch and striker to the test fixture as positioned in the preceding
step.

(3) Engage latch and striker in the fully latched position.

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12. COMPLIANCE TEST EXECUTION....Continued

DOOR LATCH - STATIC LOAD FIXTURE (TRANSVERSE LOAD)

PULL
APPLIED LOAD SIMULATING TRANSVERSE
OUTBOARD DOOR OPENING. PULL TO BE IN-LINE
WITH CONTACTING SURFACES OR THE LATCH
AND STRIKER

DOOR LATCH
ASSEMBLY

STRIKER ASSY.

ADAPT THE TEST FIXTURE TO THE

MOUNTING PROVISIONS OF THE
LATCH AND STRIKER.

PULL

FIGURE 2
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12. COMPLIANCE TEST EXECUTION....Continued

(4) While operating the recorder, apply the tensile force at a rate not to
exceed 0.2 inches per minute up to the loads given in table 2.1.A, or until
failure. Record the condition of the test items at the conclusion of the
test.

D. Door Latch Transverse Load, Secondary Latched Position.

(1) See Figure 2. Position latch and striker on the test fixture to satisfy the
following requirements:

(A) The tensile force when applied in Step 4 will be in line with the
contacting surfaces of latch and striker.

(B) The tensile force will stress the latch and striker in the
vehicle-transverse, door-opening direction.

(2) Attach the latch and striker to the test fixture as positioned in the
preceding step.

(3) Engage latch and striker in secondary latched position.

(4) While operating the recorder, apply the tensile force at a rate not to
exceed 0.2 inches per minute up to the loads given in Table 2.1.A, or
until failure. Record the condition of the test items at the conclusion of
the test.

E. Door Hinge Longitudinal Load Test

(1) See Figures 3 and 4. Position the hinge system for the door on the test
fixture in the closed-door attitude.

Full Length (Piano) Hinge attach the hinge on the test fixture to satisfy
the following requirements:

(A) The line of application of tensile force shall bisect the engaged
portion of the hinge pin at right angles.

(B) The tensile force, when applied, will stress the hinge system in the
vehicle longitudinal direction.

Multiple Assembly Hinge System attach the hinge assemblies on the

test fixture to satisfy the following requirements:

(A) The hinge pins shall be in a straight line.

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12. COMPLIANCE TEST EXECUTION....Continued

(B) The distance between further ends of adjacent hinges shall be

406 mm (16 in.) or as actually spaced in the vehicle, whichever is
less.

(C) A line joining the mid-points of the engaged portions of the two
outermost hinge pins shall be bisects the line of application of
tensile force at right angles.

(2) The tensile force, when applied, will stress the hinge system in the
vehicle longitudinal direction (see Figure 3).

HINGE STATIC LOAD FIXTURE (TRANSVERSE & LONGITUDINAL LOAD)

TRANSVERSE LOAD
406 mm
PULL (16 in.)

LONGITUDINAL LOAD

PULL

LOWER HINGE
ASSEMBLY
PULL
DOOR HINGE SYSTEM

UPPER HINGE PULL

ASSEMBLY

FIGURE 3

(3) While operating the recorder, apply tensile force at a rate not to exceed
0.2 inches per minute up to the value specified in table 2.1.A, or until
failure. Note the hinge condition on the data sheet.

F. Door Hinge Transverse Load Test

(1) See Figures 3 and 4, and SAE Recommended Practice J934 (July
1982). Position the hinge system for one door on the test fixture in the
closed-door attitude.
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12. COMPLIANCE TEST EXECUTION....Continued

Full Length (Piano) Hinge - attach the hinge to satisfy the following
requirements:

(A) The engaged length of the hinge pin is bisected by the line of
application of the tensile force at right angles.

(B) The hinge assembly will be stressed in the vehicle transverse

direction.

Multiple Assembly Hinge System - attach the hinge assemblies on the test
fixture to satisfy the following requirements:

(A) The hinge pins shall be in a straight line.

(B) The distance between further ends of adjacent hinges shall be

406 mm (16 in.) or as actually spaced in the vehicle, whichever is
less.

(C) A line joining the mid-points of the engaged portions of the two
outermost hinge pins shall be bisected at right angles by the line
of application of tensile force.

(2) The tensile force, when applied, will stress the hinge system in the
vehicle-transverse direction.

(3) While operating the recorder, apply tensile force at a rate not to exceed
0.2 inches per minute up to the value specified in table 2.1.A, or until
failure. Note the hinge condition on the data sheet.
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H IN G E LO AD APP LIC A TIO N D IR E C T IO N S

TR AN SV ER SE LO AD

LO NG IT UDINA L L OA D

UP PER D OO R H IN GE ASSY.

TR AN SV ER SE LO AD

LO NG IT UDINA L L OA D

LO W E R DO O R HING E A S S Y.
FIGURE 4

NOTE: The relative position of the hinge elements shown is for illustrative
purposes only. The hinges must be positioned as in the closed-door position
and tested in either the vehicle longitudinal or transverse direction as
appropriate.

12.2 HINGED CARGO-TYPE SIDE DOORS

A. Door Latch Longitudinal Load, Fully Latched Position.

Refer to Figure 1 and Section 12.1. A for testing procedure. Refer to Table
2.1.B, for normal applied test loads or Table 2.2.B, for ultimate test loads.
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12. COMPLIANCE TEST EXECUTION....Continued

B. Door Latch Transverse Load, Fully Latched Position.

Refer to Figure 2 and Section 12.1. C for testing procedure. Refer to

Table 2.1.B for normal applied test loads or Table 2.2.B, for ultimate test loads.

C. Door Hinge Longitudinal Load Test

Refer to Figures 3 and 4 and Section 12.1. E, for testing procedure. Refer to
Table 2.1.B for normal applied test loads or Table 2.2.B for ultimate test loads.

D. Door Hinge Transverse Load Test

Refer to Figures 3 and 4 and section 12.1. F for testing procedure. Refer to
Table 2.1.B for normal applied test loads or Table 2.2.B, for ultimate test loads.

12.3 SLIDING SIDE DOORS TRANSVERSE LOAD TEST

RESERVED

12.4 HINGED BACK DOORS

A. Load Test 1, Fully Latched Position

Refer to Figure 1 and Section 12.1.A for testing procedure (except for A(1)(B))
(the force is to be applied perpendicular to the face of the latch) and Figure 6.
Refer to Table 2.1.D for normal applied test loads or Table 2.2.D for ultimate
test loads.

B. Load Test 1, Secondary Latched Position.

Refer to Figure 1 and Section 12.1.B for testing procedure (except for B(1)(B))
(the force is to be applied perpendicular to the face of the latch), and Figure 6.
Refer to Table 2.1.D for normal applied test loads or Table 2.2.D for ultimate
test loads.

C. Load Test 2, Fully Latched Position.

Refer to Figure 2 and Section 12.1.C for testing procedure (except for C(1)(B))
and Figure 6. (The force is to be applied in the direction of the fork-bolt opening
and parallel to the face of the latch). Refer to Table 2.1.D for normal applied
test loads or Table 2.2.D for ultimate test loads.
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12. COMPLIANCE TEST EXECUTION....Continued

D. Load Test 2, Secondary Latched Position

Refer to Figure 2 and Section 12.1.D for testing procedure (except for D(1)(B)),
and Figure 6 (The force is to be applied in the direction of the fork-bolt opening
and parallel to the face of the latch). Refer to Table 2.1.D for normal applied
test loads or table 2.2.D for ultimate test loads.

E. Load Test 3, Fully Latched Position (for back doors that open upward equipped
with a latch and striker assembly at the bottom of the door).

(1) See Figures 5 and 6.

(2) Position latch and striker on the test fixture to satisfy the following
requirements.

(A) The tensile force, when applied in Step 5, will be in line with the
contacting surfaces of latch and striker.

(B) The tensile force will stress the latch and striker in a direction that
is orthogonal to the load directions specified in Load Test 1 and
Load Test 2.

(3) Attach latch and striker to the test fixture as positioned in the preceding
step.

(4) Engage latch and striker in fully latched position.

(5) While operating the recorder, apply the tensile force at rate not to exceed
0.2 inches per minute up to the loads given in Table 2.1.D or until failure.
Record the condition of the test items at the conclusion of the test.

F. Door Hinge Load Test 1.

Refer to Figures 3 and 4, Section 12.1.E, for testing procedure (except

for E(1)(B)), and Figure 7. Refer to Table 2.1.D for normal applied test
loads or Table 2.2.D for ultimate test loads. The force is to be applied in
a direction perpendicular to the hinge face-plate (The hinge face plate is
the side of the hinge that attaches to the body of the vehicle).
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12. COMPLIANCE TEST EXECUTION....Continued

DOOR LATCH - STATIC LOAD FIXTURE (LOAD TEST 3)

PULL
APPLIED LOAD TO BE ORTHOGONAL TO
PREVIOUS TWO LOAD CASES.

DOOR LATCH
ASSEMBLY

STRIKER ASSY.

ADAPT THE TEST FIXTURE TO

THE MOUNTING PROVISIONS
OF THE LATCH AND STRIKER.

PULL

FIGURE 5

G. Door Hinge Load Test 2.

Refer to Figures 3 and 4, Section 12.1.F, for testing procedure (except for
F(1)(B)), and Figure 7. Refer to Table 2.1.D for normal applied test loads or
Table 2.2.D for ultimate test loads. The force is to be applied perpendicular to
axis of the hinge pin and parallel to the hinge face plate such that the hinge
plates are not compressed against each other.
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12. COMPLIANCE TEST EXECUTION....Continued

REAR DOOR LATCH STATIC

LOAD TEST DIRECTIONS

LOAD TEST 2

LOAD TEST 3

LOAD TEST 3

LOAD TEST 1

FIGURE 6

H. Door Hinge Load Test 3 (For Rear Doors That Open Upward)

(1) Refer to Figures 3 and 7. Position the hinge system for one door on the
test fixture in the closed-door attitude. Due to orientation and test
equipment limitations, the required hinge separation may not be
possible.
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12. COMPLIANCE TEST EXECUTION....Continued

Full Length (Piano) Hinge - attach the hinge to satisfy the following
requirements:

(A) The engaged length of the hinge pin is in line with application of
the tensile force.

(B) The hinge assembly will be stressed in the direction of the axis of
the hinge pin.

REAR DOOR HINGE STATIC

TEST LOAD DIRECTIONS

LOAD TEST 2

LOAD TEST 3

LOAD TEST 1

NOTE: LOAD TEST 3 CAN BE

LOAD TEST 3 APPLIED IN EITHER ONE OF THE
TWO DIRECTIONS
FIGURE 7

NOTE: The relative position of the hinge elements shown is for illustrative purposes
only. The hinge must be positioned in the closed door position and tested either
perpendicular or parallel to the face plate as appropriate.

Multiple Assembly Hinge System - attach the hinge assemblies on the test
fixture to satisfy the following requirements:

(A) The hinge pins shall be in a straight line.

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12. COMPLIANCE TEST EXECUTION....Continued

(B) The distance between further ends of adjacent hinges shall be

406 mm (16 in) or as actually spaced in the vehicle, whichever is
less. Due to hinge orientation the testing of a single hinge is
permissible.

(C) A line joining the mid-points of the engaged portions of the two
outermost hinge pins shall be parallel to the line of application of
tensile force.

(2) The tensile force, when applied, will stress the hinge system in the hinge
axis direction.

(3) While operating the recorder, apply tensile force at a rate not to exceed
0.2 inches per minute up to the value specified in table 2.1.D, or
Table 2.2.D. Note the hinge condition on the data sheet.

12.5 SLIDING BACK DOOR LONGITUDINAL LOAD TEST

RESERVED

13. POST TEST REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall re-verify all instrumentation and checks data sheets and
photographs. Make sure data is recorded in all data blocks on every compliance test
data sheet.
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14. REPORTS

14.1 MONTHLY STATUS REPORTS

The contractor shall submit a monthly Test Status Report and an Equipment Status
Report to the COTR. The Equipment Status Report shall be submitted until all final
reports are accepted. Samples of the required Monthly Status Reports are contained
in the report forms section.

14.2 APPARENT TEST FAILURE

Any indication of a test failure shall be communicated by telephone to the COTR within
one (1) working day with written notification mailed within two (2) working days. A
Notice of Test Failure (see report forms section) with a copy of the particular
compliance test data sheet(s) shall be included.

In the event of a test failure, a post test calibration check of some critically sensitive
test equipment and instrumentation may be required for verification of accuracy. The
necessity for the calibration shall be at the COTR's discretion and shall be performed
without additional costs to the OVSC.

14.3 FINAL TEST REPORTS

14.3.1 COPIES

In the case of a test failure, SEVEN copies of the Final Test Report shall be submitted
to the COTR for acceptance within three (3) weeks of test completion. The Final Test
Report format to be used by all contractors can be found in the attachment.

Where there has been no indication of a test failure, FOUR copies of each Final Test
Report shall be submitted to the COTR within three (3) weeks of test completion.
Payment of contractor's invoices for completed compliance tests may be withheld until
the Final Test Report is accepted by the COTR. Contractors are requested to NOT
submit invoices before submitting copies of the Final Test Report.

Contractors are required to submit the first Final Test Report in typed draft form within
two (2) weeks after the compliance test is conducted. The contractor and the COTR
will then be able to discuss the details of both test conduct and report content early in
the compliance test program.

Contractors are required to PROOF READ all Final Test Reports before submittal to
the COTR. The OVSC will not act as a report quality control office for contractors.
Reports containing a significant number of errors will be returned to the contractor for
correction, and a "hold" will be placed on invoice payment for the particular test.
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14. REPORTS....Continued

14.3.2 REQUIREMENTS

The Final Test Report, associated documentation (including photographs) are relied
upon as the chronicle of the compliance test. The Final Test Report will be released to
the public domain after review and acceptance by the COTR. For these reasons, each
final report must be a complete document capable of standing by itself.

The contractor should use detailed descriptions of all compliance test events. Any
events that are not directly associated with the standard but are of technical interest
should also be included. The contractor should include as much detail as possible in
the report.

Instructions for the preparation of the first three (3) pages of the final test report are
provided below for the purpose of standardization.

14.3.3 FIRST THREE PAGES

A. FRONT COVER

A heavy paperback cover (or transparency) shall be provided for the protection
of the final report. The information required on the cover is as follows:

(1) Final Report Number such as 206-ABC-9X-001, where

206 is the FMVSS tested

ABC are the initials for the laboratory
9X is the Fiscal Year of the test program (or 0X after year 1999)
001 is the Group Number (001 for the 1st brand,
002 for the 2nd brand, etc.)

(2) Final Report Title And Subtitle such as:

SAFETY COMPLIANCE TESTING FOR FMVSS 206

Door Locks and Door Retention Components
****************
World Motors Corporation
199X XYZ Safe Rider 2-door Coupe

(3) Contractor's Name and Address such as

COMPLIANCE TESTING LABORATORIES, INC.

4335 West Dearborn Street
Detroit, Michigan 48090-1234
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14. REPORTS....Continued

NOTE: DOT SYMBOL WILL BE PLACED BETWEEN ITEMS (3) AND (4)

(4) Date of Final Report completion

(5) The words "FINAL REPORT"

(6) The sponsoring agency's name and address as follows

U. S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Safety Assurance
Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Room 6115 (NSA-32)
400 Seventh Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590
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14. REPORTS....Continued

B. FIRST PAGE AFTER FRONT COVER

A disclaimer statement and an acceptance signature block for the COTR shall
be provided as follows:

This publication is distributed by the U. S. Department of Transportation,

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in the interest of information
exchange. The opinions, findings and conclusions expressed in this publication
are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of the Department of
Transportation or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
United States Government assumes no liability for its contents or use thereof. If
trade or manufacturers' names or products are mentioned, it is only because
they are considered essential to the object of the publication and should not be
construed as an endorsement. The United States Government does not
endorse products or manufacturers.

Prepared By: ______________________________

Approved By: ______________________________

Approval Date: _____________________________

FINAL REPORT ACCEPTANCE BY OVSC:

Accepted By: ______________________________

Acceptance Date: ___________________________

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14. REPORTS....Continued

C. SECOND PAGE AFTER FRONT COVER

A completed Technical Report Documentation Page (Form DOT F1700.7) shall

be completed for those items that are applicable with the other spaces left
blank. Sample data for the applicable block numbers of the title page follows.

Block 1 REPORT NUMBER

206-ABC-9X-001 (or 206-ABC-0X-001 after year 1999)

Block 2 GOVERNMENT ACCESSION NUMBER

Leave blank

Block 3 RECIPIENT'S CATALOG NUMBER

Leave blank

Block 4 TITLE AND SUBTITLE

Final Report of FMVSS 206 Compliance Testing of Door Locks and

Door Hinges from a 199X XYZ Safe Rider 2-door coupe, Part Nos.
8456782 & 9123123

Block 5 REPORT DATE

March 7, 199X (or 200X)

Block 6 PERFORMING ORGANIZATION CODE

ABC

Block 7 AUTHOR(S)

John Smith, Project Manager

Bill Doe, Project Engineer

Block 8 PERFORMING ORGANIZATION REPORT NUMBER

ABC-DOT-XXX-001
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14. REPORTS....Continued

Block 9 PERFORMING ORGANIZATION NAME AND ADDRESS

ABC Laboratories
405 Main Street
Detroit, MI 48070-1234

Block 10 WORK UNIT NUMBER

Leave blank

Block 11 CONTRACT OR GRANT NUMBER

DTNH22-9X-D-12345

Block 12 SPONSORING AGENCY NAME AND ADDRESS

U.S. Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Safety Assurance
Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance (NSA-32)
400 Seventh Street, SW, Room 6115
Washington, DC 20590

Block 13 TYPE OF REPORT AND PERIOD COVERED

Final Test Report

Feb. 15 to Mar. 15, 199X

Block No. 14 SPONSORING AGENCY CODE

NSA-32

Block 15 SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES

Leave blank
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14. REPORTS....Continued

Block 16 ABSTRACT

Compliance tests were conducted on Door Locks and Door Hinges from
a 199X XYZ Safe Rider 2-door coupe passenger car in accordance with
the specifications of the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance Test
Procedure No. TP-206-0X for the determination of FMVSS 206
compliance. Test failures identified were as follows:

None

NOTE: Above wording must be shown with appropriate changes made

for a particular compliance test. Any questions should be resolved with
the COTR.

Block 17 KEY WORDS

Compliance Testing
Safety Engineering
FMVSS 206

Block 18 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT

Copies of this report are available from

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Technical Information Services (TIS)
Room 5108 (NAD-40)
400 Seventh Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590
Telephone No.: 202-366-4946

Block 19 SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF REPORT

Unclassified

Block 20 SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF PAGE

Unclassified

Block 21 NUMBER OF PAGES

Add appropriate number

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14. REPORTS....Continued

Block 22 PRICE

Leave blank

14.3.4 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Final test report Table of Contents shall include the following:

Section 1 Purpose of Compliance Test

Section 2 Compliance Test Data Summary

Section 3 Test Data

Section 4 Test Failure Details (if applicable)

Appendix A Interpretations or Deviations From FMVSS 206

Appendix B Test Equipment List and Calibration Information

Appendix C Photographs
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15. DATA SHEETS

DATA SHEET 1
INSPECTION DATA - FMVSS 206

TEST GROUP NO.: ; INSPECTION DATE: ___________________

TESTING LABORATORY:_____________________________________________________

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN(S) :_______________________________________________

VEHICLE MANUFACTURER: __________________________________________________

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: _____________________________________________________

HINGE INFORMATION:

A. DOOR TYPE: _________________________________________________________

B. MANUFACTURER:_____________________________________________________

C. MARKINGS:

UPPER: _____________________________________________________________

LOWER: _____________________________________________________________

D. APPARENT MATERIALS: _______________________________________________

E. DIMENSIONS AND DESCRIPTION:

UPPER: _____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

LOWER: _____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

F. STAMPED AND FORMED, BOLTING MOUNTING: ___________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

(Continued on next page)

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15. DATA SHEETS....Continued

LATCH INFORMATION:

A. DOOR TYPE: ________________________________________________________

B. MANUFACTURER: ____________________________________________________

C. MARKINGS:

LATCH: _____________________________________________________________

STRIKER: ___________________________________________________________

D. APPARENT MATERIALS: _______________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

E. DIMENSIONS AND DESCRIPTION:

LATCH: _____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

STRIKER: ___________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

COMMENTS:

RECORDED BY: ____________________________ DATE: _________________

APPROVED BY: _____________________________

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15. DATA SHEETS....Continued

DATA SHEET 2A
HINGED SIDE DOORS EXCEPT CARGO TYPE DOORS
SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS

TEST GROUP NO.: ; TEST DATE: ___________________

INDICATE P - PASS OR F - FAIL

GROUP APPLIED TEST REQUIRED FAILURE PASS/

NO. VEHICLE MODEL TEST DATE LOAD (N) LOAD (N) MODE* FAIL**

1 FULL LATCH 11,000

Longitudinal Load
SEC. LATCH
2 4,450
Longitudinal Load
FULL LATCH
3 8,900
Transverse Load
SEC. LATCH
4 4,450
Transverse Load
HINGE
5 11,000
Longitudinal Load
HINGE
6 8,900
Transverse Load

* FAILURE MODE shall only apply when load requirements are NOT met.

** PASS/FAIL criteria shall be based upon FMVSS 206 required loads.

REMARKS:

A. LATCH CONDITION

(1) Longitudinal Load

Full Latch - _____________________________________________________

Secondary Latch - ________________________________________________

(2) Transverse Load

Full Latch - ______________________________________________________

Secondary Latch - ________________________________________________

(Continued on next page)

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15. DATA SHEETS....Continued

B. HINGE CONDITION

(1) Longitudinal Load ________________________________________________

(2) Transverse Load _________________________________________________

REMARKS:

RECORDED BY: ___________________________ DATE: ________________

APPROVED BY: ____________________________

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15. DATA SHEETS....Continued

DATA SHEET 2B
HINGED CARGO-TYPE SIDE DOORS
SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS

TEST GROUP NO.: ; TEST DATE: ___________________

INDICATE P - PASS OR F - FAIL

GROUP APPLIED TEST REQUIRED FAILURE PASS/

NO. VEHICLE MODEL TEST DATE LOAD (N) LOAD (N) MODE* FAIL**
FULL LATCH
1 11,000
Longitudinal Load
FULL LATCH
2 8,900
Transverse Load
HINGE
3 11,000
Longitudinal Load
HINGE
4 8,900
Transverse Load

* FAILURE MODE shall only apply when load requirements are NOT met.

** PASS/FAIL criteria shall be based upon FMVSS 206 required loads.

REMARKS:

A. LATCH CONDITION

(1) Longitudinal Load

Full Latch - _____________________________________________________

(2) Transverse Load

Full Latch - _____________________________________________________

B. HINGE

(1) Longitudinal Load ________________________________________________

(2) Transverse Load _________________________________________________

REMARKS:

RECORDED BY: __________________________ DATE: _______________

APPROVED BY: ___________________________

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15. DATA SHEETS....Continued

DATA SHEET 2C
SLIDING SIDE DOORS
SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS

TEST GROUP NO.: ; TEST DATE: ______________

INDICATE P - PASS OR F - FAIL

GROUP VEHICLE APPLIED TEST REQUIRED FAILURE PASS/

TEST DATE
NO. MODEL LOAD (N) LOAD (N) MODE* FAIL**
Transverse
1 17,800
Load Test

* FAILURE MODE shall only apply when load requirements are NOT met.

** PASS/FAIL criteria shall be based upon FMVSS 206 required loads.

REMARKS:

RECORDED BY: ________________________ DATE: ______________

APPROVED BY: __________________________

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15. DATA SHEETS....Continued

DATA SHEET 2D
HINGED BACK DOORS
SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS

TEST GROUP NO.: ____________; TEST DATE: _____________

INDICATE P - PASS OR F - FAIL

GROUP VEHICLE APPLIED TEST REQUIRED FAILURE PASS/

NO. MODEL TEST DATE LOAD (N) LOAD (N) MODE* FAIL**
FULL LATCH
1 11,000
Load Test 1
SEC. LATCH
2 4,450
Load Test 1
FULL LATCH
3 8,900
Load Test 2
SEC. LATCH
4 4,450
Load Test 2
FULL LATCH
5 8,900
Load Test 3
HINGE
6 11,000
Load Test 1
HINGE
7 8,900
Load Test 2
HINGE
8 8,900
Load Test 3

* FAILURE MODE shall only apply when load requirements are NOT met.

** PASS/FAIL criteria shall be based upon FMVSS 206 required loads.

REMARKS:

A. LATCH CONDITION

(1) Load Test 1

Full Latch - ______________________________________________________

Secondary Latch - ________________________________________________

(2) Load Test 2

Full Latch - ______________________________________________________

Secondary Latch - ________________________________________________

(Continued on next page)

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15. DATA SHEETS....Continued

(3) Load Test 3

Full Latch - ____________________________________________________

B. HINGE

(1) Load Test 1 ____________________________________________________

(2) Load Test 2 ____________________________________________________

(3) Load Test 3 ____________________________________________________

REMARKS:

RECORDED BY: _________________________ DATE: _______________

APPROVED BY: __________________________

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15. DATA SHEETS....Continued

DATA SHEET 2E
SLIDING REAR DOORS
SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS

TEST GROUP NO.: ; TEST DATE: _______________

INDICATE P - PASS OR F - FAIL

Group APPLIED TEST REQUIRED FAILURE PASS/

No. VEHICLE MODEL TEST DATE LOAD (N) LOAD (N) MODE* FAIL**
Longitudinal
1 17,800
Load Test

* FAILURE MODE shall only apply when load requirements are NOT met.

** PASS/FAIL criteria shall be based upon FMVSS 206 required loads.

REMARKS:

RECORDED BY: _________________________ DATE: ________________

APPROVED BY: __________________________

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15. DATA SHEETS....Continued

DATA SHEET 3
EQUIPMENT LIST AND CALIBRATION RECORD

TEST GROUP NO.: ; INSPECTION DATE: _______________

TESTING LABORATORY: ___________________________________________________

NOTE: Information to be included for each item of test instrumentation is as follows:

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: _________________________________________________

EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER: ______________________________________________

TYPE AND/OR MODEL: ______________________________________________________

SERIAL NUMBER: __________________________________________________________

LIMITS: ___________________________________________________________________

ACCURACY: _______________________________________________________________

FREQUENCY OF CALIBRATION: ______________________________________________

EXPIRATION OF CALIBRATION: _______________________________________________

USED ON TEST NUMBER: ___________________________________________________

REMARKS:

RECORDED BY: _________________________; DATE: ________________

APPROVED BY: ___________________________

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16. FORMS

LABORATORY NOTICE OF TEST FAILURE TO OVSC

FMVSS 206 TEST DATE: ____________________

LABORATORY: _____________________________________________________________

CONTRACT NO.: _____________________; DELV. ORDER NO: _________

LABORATORY PROJECT ENGINEER'S NAME: ___________________________________

TEST SPECIMEN DESCRIPTION

VEHICLE MFR. & MODEL: ____________________________________________________

COMPONENT MFR: _________________________________________________________

IDENTIFICATION NO: _______________________________________________________

PART NO.: ________________________________________________________________

TEST FAILURE DESCRIPTION: _______________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

FMVSS REQUIREMENT, PARAGRAPH: _________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

NOTIFICATION TO NHTSA (COTR): ____________________________________________

DATE: _____________________ BY: ______________________

REMARKS:
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16. FORMS....Continued

INVENTORY AND PROGRAM SCHEDULE RECORD

FMVSS No. 206

Latch Latch Latch Latch Latch Report

Grp Mfr Fixture Long. Long. Trans Trans Load 3 Hinge Hinge Hinge Sent
No. Model Recd Compl Prim. Sec. Prim Sec. Prim. Long. Trans Ortho Date
001

002

003

004

005

006

007

008

009

010

REMARKS: