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on the fully finished vehicle type) and calculation based on the mass substitutions.

       4.2. The test report shall contain all the data (pictures, records, drawings, measured values, etc.) which show:

       4.2.1. that test was carried out according to this annex;

       4.2.2. that the requirements given in paragraphs 5.1.1. and 5.1.2. of this Regulation are met (or not);

       4.2.3. the individual evaluation of inside observations;

       4.2.4. all the data and information needed for the identification of the vehicle type, the test vehicle, the test itself, and the personnel responsible for the test and its evaluation.

       4.3. It is recommended to document in the test report the centre of gravity's highest and lowest position related to the ground level of the ditch.

Annex 6

ROLLOVER TEST USING BODY SECTIONS AS AN EQUIVALENT APPROVAL METHOD

       1. Additional data and information

        If the manufacturer chooses this method of testing, the following information shall be given to the technical service in addition to the data, information and drawings listed in paragraph 3. of this Regulation:

1.1. drawings of the body sections to be tested;

       1.2.  verification of the validity of the distribution of masses given in Annex 4, paragraph 4., upon successful completion of the body section rollover tests;

       1.3 the measured masses of the body sections to be tested, and verification that their centre of gravity positions are the same as that of the vehicle with unladen kerb mass if not fitted with occupant restraints, or with total effective vehicle mass if occupant restraints are fitted. (Presentation of measuring reports)

2. The tilting bench

 The tilting bench shall meet the requirements given in Annex 5, paragraph 1.

3. Preparation of body sections

       3.1. The number of the body sections to be tested shall be determined by the following rules:

       3.1.1.  all the different bay configurations which are part of the superstructure shall be tested in at least one body section;

3.1.2. every body section shall have at least two bays;

       3.1.3. in an artificial body section  (see paragraph 2.28. of this Regulation) the ratio of the mass of any one bay to any other bay shall not exceed 2;

       3.1.4.  the residual space of the whole vehicle shall be well represented in the body sections, including any peculiar combinations arising from the vehicles bodywork configuration;

       3.1.5.  the whole roof structure shall be well represented in the body sections if there are local specialities, like changing height, air condition installation, gas tanks, luggage carrier, etc.

       3.2.  The bays of the body section shall be exactly the same structurally as they are represented in the superstructure, as regards shape, geometry, material, joints.

       3.3. The connecting structures between the bays shall represent the manufacturer's description of the