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TR0009001 TYEKK
Erciyes University
Technical Inspections
Before they get on track, Prototype vehicles need to pass a series of 12 technical inspections. For some, the only goal is getting through this test. Many never even make it that far.
12/12
Complete
Complete
Passed
1. Inspection Queue Entry
1 / 1
Bound/Printed documentation
(58 c)
Passed
2. Driver's Control
23 / 23
Appropriate motorsports helmet (s) - Primary Driver
(21 a)
Helmet label readable - Primary Driver
(21 a)
Helmet has no cracks/indentations - Primary Driver
(21 a)
Visor is clear and has no cracks - Primary Driver
(21 b)
Racing suit (s) / Gloves - Primary Driver
(21 a, c)
Single piece fire retardant racing suit - Primary Driver
(22 a)
Shoes; socks & balacava/FRC - Primary Driver
(22 b, d)
Driver weight (> 50kg) - Primary Driver
(20 a)
Appropriate motorsports helmet (s) - Reserve Driver
(21 a)
Helmet label readable - Reserve Driver
(21 a)
Helmet has no cracks/indentations - Reserve Driver
(21 a)
Visor is clear and has no cracks - Reserve Driver
(21 b)
Racing suit (s) / Gloves - Reserve Driver
(22 a, c)
Single piece fire retardant racing suit - Reserve Driver
(22 a)
Shoes; socks & balacava/FRC - Reserve Driver
(22 b, d)
Driver weight (> 50kg) - Reserve Driver
(20 a)
Ballast required?
Ballast based on lightest driver
(20 c)
Ballast of suitable type, proper location, sealed
(20 b)
SHELL logo front / both sides
(4 a-g)
Race number front / both sides
(4 a-g)
Partner sticker oth sides
(4 a-g)
Other stickers < 400 cm²
(4 a-g)
Passed
3. Vehicle Weight
2 / 2
Vehicle weight
Vehicle weight <140 kg
(39 g)
Passed
4. Vehicle Dimensions
6 / 6
Height < 1000 mm
(39 a)
Width < 1300 mm
(39 e)
Length < 3500 mm
(39 f)
Track width > 500 mm
(39 b)
Wheelbase > 1000 mm
(39 d)
Maxi height 1.25 X track width
(39 c)
Passed (one driver)
5. Seat Belts & Roll bar
11 / 13
Safety Belts ≥ 5 mounting points
(29 a-b)
Safety Belts - chassis fixing
(29 d)
Crotch strap under body
(29 b)
Top strap at 10° angle
(29 b)
Length adjustor high enough for adjustement
(29 b)
Safety belt has a tight fit (no slack)
(29 c)
Safety belt strenght verified
(29 d)
Crumple space-protect from front/side impact
(25 a ii)
Roll bar resist 70 kg all directions
(26 d)
Roll bar 50 mm > driver's head - Primary Driver
(26 b)
Roll bar width > shoulders - Primary Driver
(26 c)
Roll bar 50 mm > driver's head - Reserve Driver
(26 b)
Roll bar width > shoulders - Reserve Driver
(26 c)
Passed
6. Brakes
9 / 9
2 Hydraulic brake system 1 front & 1 rear
(43 a)
1 single Hydraulic circuit per axle
(43 a)
Foot operated front brake by single pedal
(43 a)
Rear brake by single lever or pedal
(43 a)
Brake rotors point in direction of wheel rotation
(43 a)
No acting on tyres
(43 a)
All wheels have brakes
(43 a)
Ergonomy (both hands on steering mech.)
(43 a)
Effectiveness Ramp Test
(43 b)
Passed
7. Visibility
9 / 9
Front vis 180° & Tint - driver must be seen - Primary Driver
(28 a)
Rear visibility + Mirrors > 25 cm² - Primary Driver
(28 b)
Front vis 180° & Tint - driver must be seen - Reserve Driver
(28 a)
Rear visibility + Mirrors > 25 cm² - Reserve Driver
(28 b)
Windows material (polycarbonate/lexan)
(25 e)
Electrical automotive horn
(31 a)
Horn sound level > 85 dBa @ 4 m
(31 b-c)
Horn uses accessory/ propulsion battery
(31 d)
Driver not in head-first position
(33)
Passed (one driver)
8. Exit
1 / 2
Driver exit < 10 seconds - Primary Driver
(30 a-d)
Driver exit < 10 seconds - Reserve Driver
(30 a-d)
Passed
9. Mechanical Vehicle Design
19 / 19
Fully closed body
(25 j, g)
Quality of body driver collision protection
(26 a-d)
Front Crumple Zone ≥ 100 mm
(25 a ii)
Solid floor & frame
(25 i)
No external appendages or sharp edges
(25 c)
Body panels do not change shape in wind
(25 b, d)
Internal/ext'l opening mech effective/intuitive
(30 c)
Method of opening marked with red arrow
(30 c)
No tape outside to seal body cover
(30 d)
Bulkhead rigid & fire resistant
(27 b-d)
Bulkhead isolates energy/driver compartment
(27 a)
Chain/belt guard
(34 g)
Running wheels (Pr:3/4, UC:4)
(25 a iii)
Wheels dimensions & matching rim OK
(41 a-b)
Wheels isolated from driver, chassis, or body
(41 c)
Nothing touching wheels (e.g. batt cables..)
(41 e)
Steering efficiency no play
(42 d)
If indirect/electr, safe b/up (man. override)
(42 c)
If electronic steering no joystick
(42 c)
Passed
10. Electrical Vehicle Design
9 / 9
Correct vehicle electrical schematic
(58 c)
Electrical wiring connections visible/no splices
(57 k)
Elec system has proper fuse protection
(57 e)
Electrical enclosures - transparent
(57 j)
Only one Battery, single physical package
(57 b)
Max 48 V nominal (60 V Peak)
(57 a)
Batt mount firm, behind b/head, not under seat
(57 c)
Main fuse < 300 mm from +ve terminal
(57 e)
Acceptable electrically powered devices
(57 h, i)
Passed
11. Energy Verification
30 / 30
1 Shell fuel tank 30/100/250 cc
(61 a)
Safety valve location (between reg and tank)
(60 b i)
Safety valve tested at 5 bars Max
(60 b i)
Translucent and rigid hoses
(61 g)
Fuel tank vertical position
(61 c)
Fuel tank easy to refill (with burette)
(61 c)
Fuel system detachable for weighing
Electric Starter Only for ICE
(64 a)
Starter red light is visible
(64 c)
Starter red light works properly
(64 c)
Starter cannot propel vehicle
(64 b)
Emergency shutdown
Efficiency of emergency shutdown
(37 a-c)
Internal/External Estop Switch
(37 f)
Latching push button (no push/pull levers)
(37 g)
Dead man's switch
(37 h)
Blue triangle sticker
(37 f (iii))
Exhaust system evacuates outside
(35 a, b)
Exh. Solid/no fatigue/leak, OK for high temp
(35 c, d)
4 stroke engine
(59)
Clutch effective
(34)
Interlock for manual clutch
(34 e)
Nothing in the fuel line (no filters, etc)
(62 c)
Fuel injection only
(62 e)
No electrical fuel pump
(60 a)
If liquid cooling system, must be a closed loop (pure water or com. coolant)
(60 d)
No auxiliary energy sources
(60 c)
Pneumatic energy for fuel injection only
(60 a)
Air intake free of obstruction/ foreign objects
(62 f)
No blow-by gas recycling
(62 f)
Passed
12. Final Check
4 / 4
Technical Sticker received
Safety Sticker received
Pit Crew vests received
Transponder received