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Interpretation ID: aiam2273

Mr. L. W. Smith, President, Transportation Design & Technology, Inc., P.O. Box 28052, San Diego, CA 92128; Mr. L. W. Smith
President
Transportation Design & Technology
Inc.
P.O. Box 28052
San Diego
CA 92128;

Dear Mr. Smith: This responds to your November 14, 1975, request to know how th tensile strength at a joint is determined under S6.2 of Standard No. 221, *School Bus Body Joint Strength*, in the case of more than two body components joined by the same fastener.; An extensive discussion of joint strength requirements and tes procedures was recently sent to Blue Bird Body Company. Your question is addressed in that discussion and a copy is enclosed for your information.; Yours truly, Stephen Wood, Assistant Chief Counsel