Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2010C00408:body:0:p11
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2010C00408
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 31191–34041

for the range of approved vehicle types for which the controls are intended;

       5.4.4.2. the full range of possible impactor and body block positions in relation to the steering control, it being understood that the test shall be performed at least for the mean position for the range of approved vehicle types for which the controls are intended.  Where a steering column is used, it shall be of a type corresponding to the "worst case" conditions.

       5.4.5. Where adaptors are used to adapt a single type of steering control to a range of steering column, and it can be demonstrated that with such adaptors the energy‑absorbing characteristics of the system are the same, all the tests may be performed with one type of adaptor.

       6. TESTS

       6.1. Compliance with the requirements of paragraph 5. above shall be checked in accordance with the methods set out in annexes 3, 4 and 5 to this Regulation.  All measurements should be done on the basis of ISO 6487-1987.

       6.2. However, other tests may be permitted at the discretion of the Approval Authority provided equivalence can be demonstrated.  In such a case a report shall be attached to the approval documentation describing the methods used and the results obtained.

       7. MODIFICATIONS AND EXTENSION OF APPROVAL OF THE VEHICLE TYPE OR STEERING CONTROL TYPE

       7.1. Every modification of the vehicle type or steering control type or both shall be notified to the administrative department which approved the vehicle type or the steering control type.  The department may then either:

       7.1.1. consider that the modifications made are unlikely to have an appreciable adverse effect and that in any case the vehicle still complies with the requirements; or

       7.1.2. require a further test report from the technical service responsible for conducting the tests.

       7.2. Without prejudice to the provisions of paragraph 7.1. above, a variant of the vehicle whose mass in the running order is less than that of the vehicle subjected to the approval test shall not be regarded as a modification of the vehicle type.

       7.3. Confirmation or refusal of approval, specifying the alteration shall be communicated by the procedure specified in paragraphs 4.2.3. or 4.3.3. above to the Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation.

       7.4. The competent authority issuing the extension of approval shall assign a series number for such an extension and inform thereof the other Parties to the 1958 Agreement applying this Regulation by means of a communication form conforming to the model in annex 1A or annex 1B to this Regulation.

       8. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

       8.1. Every vehicle or steering control approved under this Regulation shall be so manufactured as to conform to the type approved by meeting the requirements