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The accessory components covered by this information report include: air brake compressors, alternators, air conditioning compressors, engine cooling fans and drives, and power steering pumps. The values show an estimate of the average power requirements of known duty cycles of these engine drive accessories.

This report is intended to provide the information to estimate the accessory load of a typical heavy truck or bus. The components covered include: air compressors, alternators, refrigerant compressors, engine cooling fans and power steering pumps. The values show an estimate of the average power requirements and duty cycles for these accessories. This report does not address loads required for engine operation. Required systems include those needed for engine performance such as fuel pumps and electronic control modules (ECM).

This SAE Standard describes a procedure to be used to evaluate a disturbance known as “idle gear rattle” which can exist in vehicles equipped with manual transmissions and clutches. Other types of noises associated with operation at idle are also briefly described.

This SAE Standard describes a procedure to be used to evaluate a disturbance known as “idle gear rattle” which can exist in vehicles equipped with manual transmissions and clutches. Other types of noises associated with operation at idle are also briefly described.