2023 FSAE: TECHNICAL INSPECTION CAR NUMBER:

SCHOOL NAME: ____________________________

IMPORTANT: Each page must stay with the car until that
specific part of inspection has been completed. Transponder number:

Present the vehicle for inspection in the following order:

1a. Supporting Equipment Inspection (bring all items from the IN.3 section in the next page)
1b. Mechanical Technical Inspection
2. Fuel Station & Tilt Table Inspection
3. Noise & Braking Performance Inspection
NOTE: If there is a conflict between this form and the rules, the rules prevail.

Inspector Names:

Non-Compliance Comments:

FINAL APPROVAL BY INSPECTOR: DATE:

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Supporting Equipment Inspection: IN.3 Mechanical Inspection: IN.8, Garage Entry

꙱ 1. HELMETS - VE.3.2 Reminder to teams: bring the following items:
•Closed-face with integral chin guard (no dirtbike helmets). •Car on “Dry Tires”
•Face shield integral with helmet, impact resistant material. •Monocoque Laminate Test Specimens (if applicable)
•Specification: Snell: K2010, K2015, K2020, M2010, M2015, •The Impact Attenuator that was tested (if applicable)
M2020, SA2010, SAH2010, SA2015, SA2020; •Accumulator container and Tractive System firewall samples (if
or SFI: 31.1/2010 thru /2015; 41.1/2010 thru /2015; applicable)
or FIA: 8860-2004, 8860-2010, 8860-2018, 8859-2015. •Electronic, or printed, copies of any submitted Rules Questions
•No camera mounts: VE.2.5.3 •(Place sticker on left side) including responses
꙱ 2. BALACLAVA - VE.3.3.3 For egress (1 driver): •Helmet •Gloves •Arm Restraints
Required for all drivers. Flame Resistant material. Covers head, •Long pants •Closed-toe shoes
neck and hair. (No label required.) ꙱ 11. First Year Vehicle - GR.7.3
꙱ 3. ARM RESTRAINTS - VE.3.3.7 New Chassis and is within its initial Competition Year.
Required for all drivers. Must be commercially manufactured. ꙱ 12. PUSH BAR - VE.2.2
(No label required.) Always with car (detachable), push & pull, usable by 2 people
꙱ 4. DRIVERS' SUITS - VE.3.3.1 standing behind the car. EVs: HV disconnect tool, if used.
Single piece suit, no holes. Must be labeled. ꙱ 13. TRANSPONDER - VE.1.5
Specification: SFI 3-2A/5; FIA 1986; FIA 8856-2000 or 8856-2018 •Required type: AMB TranX 260; MyLaps X2, TR2.
꙱ 5. GLOVES - VE.3.3.6 •Securely mounted with clear view of ground.
Flame Resistant material (not all-leather). No holes. Leather ꙱ 14. TRANSPONDER FUNCTION CHECK (if available)
palms allowed only over flame resistant material. (No label ꙱ 15. Plastic RFID tag attached to left side of main hoop.
required.)
꙱ 6. SHOES - VE.3.3.5 Driver In, Bodywork On
No holes. Must be labeled. ꙱ 16. CAR NUMBERS - VE.1.1
Specification: SFI 3.3; or FIA 8856-2000 or 8856-2018 On •front & both sides of car, •minimum 150 mm tall,
•18 mm stroke & spacing. •White-on-black or B-on-W only.
꙱ 7. SOCKS - VE.3.3.4
•Background shape: round, oval, rectangular or square.
Flame resistant material (no cotton; no polyester). Must cover all
•Visibility must not be obstructed.
bare skin. (No label required.)
꙱ 17. SAE DECALS - VE.1.3
꙱ 8. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS - VE.2.3
SAE logo on front OR both sides, in prominent location.
•Hand-held, dry chemical (no AFFF or halon),
min specification: 10BC; 1A10BC; 34B; 5A 34B; 20BE; or 1A 10BE. ꙱ 18. SCHOOL NAME - VE.1.2
•Min 0.9 kg (2 lb). •Two required: must present both at Tech. School name or recognized initials.
•Both sides of car, •easily visible location, •50 mm tall min,
꙱ 9. WET TIRES - V.4.3.2
•Roman letters, •high contrast background.
2.4mm min tread depth. Molded or cut by tire manufacturer.
Brand, Compound: ____________________Size:_____________ ꙱ 19. TECH STICKER SPACE - VE.1.4
25 cm wide x 20 cm high available space,
located on centerline of upper front bodywork (nose) of car.

Mechanical Inspection ꙱ 20. CAMERA MOUNTS - VE.2.5

•If >0.25 kg, must be secured by two points (typical GoPro-brand
꙱ 10. DRY TIRES - V.4.3.1
camera is <0.25 kg). •No cameras mounted to helmet.
Brand, Compound: ____________________________________
Size: ꙱ 21. GROUND CLEARANCE - V.1.4
Sufficient clearance so that no part of the car other than the tires
will contact the track surface.
Critical Fasteners Reference: T.8 ꙱ 22. BRAKE LIGHT - T.3.3
Note: For all locations marked “CRITICAL FASTENERS” in this form, •RED color, •clearly visible from the rear, located on vehicle
the following requirements apply: •Material rating: SAE Gr 5, centerline. •Height between wheel centerline & driver's
Metric 8.8, or AN/MS. •Hex-head or socket-head; no pan head, shoulders. •Round, triangle, or rectangular on black background.
flat head, or low-profile screws. •Positive locking: safety wire, •15 cm2 minimum illuminated area. LED strips OK if elements
lock pins, or locking nuts with 2 threads visible beyond nut. closer than 20 mm apart and total length > 150 mm (5.9”).
Threadlock compounds not sufficient; no nylock nuts if >80 °C •Sufficient brightness for visible activation in bright sunlight.
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Driver Fit ꙱ 37. BODYWORK - T.7.2

꙱ 23. VISIBILITY - V.2.2 •No large openings (> ~6mm) in bodywork into driver
100° min field of view to each side. Head rotation OK, or mirrors. compartment in front of or alongside driver.
If mirrors, must be firmly installed and adjusted. •Body/nose min 38 mm radius, +/-45° all directions.
꙱ 24. ROLL BAR PADDING - T.2.9 ꙱ 38. WHEELBASE - V.1.2
Installed on any bar that could be hit by the driver's helmet. Minimum 1525 mm.
•12 mm thick. •Specification: SFI 45.1 or FIA 8857/2001 ꙱ 39. JACKING POINT - VE.2.1
(pipe insulation or other foams not OK). •Horizontal, lateral tube at the rear. •Orange color.
꙱ 25. OTHER SIDE TUBES - F.5.12 •300 mm wide by 25-30 mm O.D. •Visible to person standing
Cockpit design must prevent driver's neck from hitting bracing or 1 meter behind car. •75 mm min ground clearance •Rear tires
other side tubes. must come off the ground using Quick-Jack (lifts to 200 mm).
꙱ 26. VEHICLE CONTROLS - T.1.4 ꙱ 40. SEAT - T.1.5, T.1.6
No hands, arms, or elbows outside side impact system when •Insulated against heat conduction, convection and radiation.
actuating controls. All controls, including shifter, must be inside •Lowest point no lower than top of lower structure OR must
cockpit and below topmost point of Front Hoop. have longitudinal 1.00” OD x 0.065” steel tube underneath.
꙱ 27. LAP BELT FIT - T.2.5 ꙱ 41. FIREWALL - T.1.8
•Must pass over pelvis, not waist. Rigid, nonflammable material. •Separates driver (line-of-sight to
•45-65° to horizon for upright driver, 60-80° for reclined. mid-height of driver's helmet) from fuel, cooling, oil, lithium
꙱ 28. SHOULDER HARNESS FIT - T.2.6 battery, heat sources , and all tractive system components other
Angle from shoulder between 10° up and 20° down (vs horiz). than outboard wheel motors. Wire/cable pass-throughs OK with
grommets. Multiple panels OK w/ gaps sealed. •No gaps at sides
꙱ 29. SUB BELT FIT - T.2.7
or bottom. •Leaks cannot contact driver.
•Snug, holding latch in place.
•Position in side-view: 5 Point: aligned with or forward of ꙱ 42. FLOOR CLOSEOUT PANEL - T.1.7
shoulder belt line; 6 Point: vertical or rearward of latch. Non-perforated, non-brittle material from foot area to firewall.
Multiple panels OK if gaps less than 3 mm (1/8”).
꙱ 30. ARM RESTRAINTS FIT - VE.3.3.7
Installed so the driver can release them and exit unassisted Bodywork Off
regardless of vehicle's position. ꙱ 43. DRIVER'S LEG PROTECTION - T.1.3
꙱ 31. HEAD RESTRAINT FIT - T.2.8 Covers inside cockpit over sharp parts or moving suspension and
•Max 25 mm (1”) forward gap to helmet. steering components.
•Helmet contact point min 50 mm (2”) from any edge. ꙱ 44. NON-CRUSHABLE OBJECTS - F.8.2.4
APPLIES TO ALL DRIVERS (may be adjusted for each driver) 25 mm clearance aft of AI Plate, Front Bulkhead including
꙱ 32. MAIN HOOP & FRONT HOOP HEIGHTS - F.5.6.3 diagonals, and to pedals @ full travel and adjustment.
Helmet 50 mm (2.0”) below lines between •top of front and ꙱ 45. THROTTLE PEDAL - IC.3.1.3
main roll hoops, and •top of main hoop to rear attachment point Must have positive stop to prevent overstressing cable. Must
of main hoop bracing. (Applies for every driver.) return when not actuated.
꙱ 33. DRIVER'S FOOT PROTECTION - T.1.3.2 ꙱ 46. BRAKE PEDAL - T.3.1.11-.13
Feet must be rearward of the Front Bulkhead and no part of Steel, aluminum, or machined titanium (no welded Ti). Alt matl.
shoes or legs above or outside the Major Structure in side or OK for pad face. Entire pedal-to-frame system capable of 2kN
front views when touching pedals. (tested only by organizers).
Remove nose bodywork if necessary for visual access.
꙱ 47. BRAKE PEDAL OVER TRAVEL SWITCH - T.3.2
꙱ 34. EGRESS - IN.5.2 •Must cut ignition & fuel pump. •No re-start if brake released or
5 seconds max to actuate cockpit master switch and exit to side actuated a second time. •Must NOT rely on software to work.
of vehicle, from driving position, wearing safety equipment. •Not resettable by driver. • Open Shutdown circuit (EV only)
Wings must remain fixed in position. (See egress worksheet.)
꙱ 48. WHEELS - V.4.1
Driver Out •203 mm (8.0”) min diameter. •Wheels with single wheel nut
꙱ 35. BODY & STYLING - V.1 must have positive retainer. •Aluminum lug nuts hard-anodized
Open cockpit, formula style body. Four wheels, not in a line. and pristine condition.
꙱ 36. OPEN WHEEL - V.1.1
•Top 180° of wheel/tire unobstructed from above.
•Tires unobstructed from sides.
•Vertical keepout zones 75mm in front & behind tires.
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Driver Restraints ꙱ 60. STEERING WHEEL - V.3.3

꙱ 49. DRIVER RESTRAINT HARNESS - T.2.2 •Continuous perimeter, near round (no concave sections).
5, 6 or 7 point and be •labeled: SFI 16.1, 16.5, or FIA 8853/98, •Driver operable quick disconnect. •Not higher than top of Front
8853/2016 (or lookup FIA D-number) •All lap belts must have Hoop, in any angular position. •250 mm max rearward of Front
Quick Adjusters. •Reclined drivers must have 6 or 7 point, and Hoop (F.5.7.5).
Quick Adjuster sub-belts OR 2 sets of sub belts. •Belts expire ꙱ 61. SUSPENSION - V.3.1
after expiration year (not month) marked on label (SFI & FIA). •Full suspension including front and rear damping. •Spherical
꙱ 50. HARNESS HARDWARE AND INSTALLATION - T.2.2 rod ends and bearings: double-shear or safety washers.
•Belts threaded through hardware per mfr instructions. ꙱ 62. MODIFIED LUG BOLTS/STUDS - V.4.2.2
•Hardware must be unmodified (no drilling, welding, etc). Verify good engineering practices are followed e.g. no drill holes
꙱ 51. HARNESS MOUNTS - T.2.4 for mass reduction.
•Belts must be protected by firewalls. •All belts attached ꙱ 63. CRITICAL FASTENERS: SUSPENSION - V.3.1.4
securely to Primary Structure. •Tabs 1.6 mm (0.063”) thick min, Control arms, knuckle, spring load path, single wheel nuts.
60 mm2 shear area; tabs combining lap & sub belts 90 mm2. Exempt: lug nuts, multi-piece wheels, anti-roll bars, dampers.
Double-shear preferred. •Tabs welded on both sides; bolt-on All fasteners must be tight (esp: jam nuts).
tabs use minimum of two ¼” dia Grade 5 bolts.
•Tabs aligned with load direction of belt, may be pre-bent. ꙱ 64. BRAKES - T.3.1
•Single pedal actuates all 4 wheels (one brake on limited slip OK)
꙱ 52. LAP BELT POSITION - T.2.5 •Two separate hydraulic circuits w/ reservoirs; no brake-by-wire.
•Pivoting mounting using eye bolt or shoulder bolt •Protected by structure/shields from drivetrain & collisions.
(no tube wrap). •Not re-directed by seat. •Belt centerline •No plastic brake lines. •No parts below chassis/tub in side-view.
max 3” forward of seatback-seatbottom junction in side view.
꙱ 65. CRITICAL FASTENERS: BRAKES - T.3.1
꙱ 53. SHOULDER HARNESS POSITION - T.2.6 •Pedal Assembly: including adjustment mechanism, caliper to
Mounting points 175-235 mm (~7”- 9”) apart. Tube wrap OK. knuckle mounts, rotor to hat.
꙱ 54. SUB BELT POSITION - T.2.7 •Exempt: COTS caliper body assembly
Sub belts cannot be re-directed by anything other than the ꙱ 66. BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS - GR.1.5
driver's body. ABS, Traction, Yaw Control, etc: must have an approved FMEA.
꙱ 55. BELT ATTACHMENT FASTENERS - T.2.5.8, T.2.6.3, T.2.7.4
•Lap & Shoulder 10 mm Grade 8.8 (3/8” SAE Grade 5), IC Powertrain
•Sub 8 mm (5/16”) or as specified by harness manufacturer. ꙱ 67. ENGINE - IC.1.1
•Pins required in clip-brackets •CRITICAL (positive locking) - T.8 Four-stroke piston engine, 710 cc maximum swept displacement.
No hybrids. Waste heat recovery allowed.
꙱ 56. HEAD RESTRAINT - T.2.8
•Min 150x150 mm (6”x6”) AND height adjustment of ꙱ 68. COOLANT - T.5.4
175 mm (7”); OR 150x280 mm (6”x11”). •38 mm (1.5”) thick. (IC) Only 100% water. NO ADDITIVES WHATSOEVER.
•Near vertical. •Pad and mount must take 900 N rearward and (EV) 100% water, or oil.
300 N lateral forces. •Energy absorbing material: SFI Standard ꙱ 69. INTAKE and FUEL SYSTEM LOCATION - IC.1.2
45.2 or FIA Tech List 17 (CONFOR blue CF45 or CF45M). •All parts of air intake system (including throttle body or carb, air
•Mount must be within Main Hoop Bracing envelope, or add intake ducting, air cleaner & air box), AND •all parts of the fuel
extra tube per F.5.10. storage, supply and fuel control systems (including fuel rail,
throttle body or carburetor), must be within a surface defined by
General Inspection - Chassis
the top of the roll bar and the outside top edge of the tires.
꙱ 57. STEERING - V.3.2
꙱ 70. AIR INTAKE SYSTEM - IC.2.2 & .3
•All steerable wheels must have positive stops to prevent
•Side and Rear Impact protection if <350 mm above ground.
linkage lock-up or contact with other parts. •7° max freeplay at
•Supported if cantilevered (isolated to frame, rigid to engine).
the steering wheel. •NO STEER-BY-WIRE on front wheels.
•No cables or belts. •No bonded joints in column without metal •CRITICAL FASTENERS: securely attached to block or head with
backup. •Rear steer limited to 6° total, with mechanical stops. brackets & mechanical fasteners w/ positive locking
mechanisms. OEM-type rubber bushings not sufficient.
꙱ 58. CRITICAL FASTENERS, Steering - V.3.2.8
Steering wheel, column, rack mounting, tie rods. ꙱ 71. THROTTLE - IC.3
•Min qty of 2 springs at the TB, each capable of closing the
꙱ 59. SUSPENSION PICK-UP POINTS - GR.1.5 throttle independently. TPS not acceptable as a return spring.
Inspected thoroughly for integrity: binding, over-articulation. •Cable must have smooth operation with no binding or sticking.
•Cable position min 50 mm from any exhaust component.
•Idle air bypass control and throttle blippers are ETC and not
allowed without ETC process.
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IC Powertrain (Continued) ꙱ 83. D'TRAIN FINGER GUARDS - T.5.2.10

꙱ 72. RESTRICTOR - IC.2.4 Required to cover all drivetrain parts that spin while car is at
•Must be circular: max dia 20.0 mm for gasoline and 19.0 mm rest. No holes >12 mm dia.
for E85. •Cannot be movable or flexible. •Installed per below: ꙱ 84. COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS - T.6
NA: THROTTLE -> RESTRICTOR -> ENGINE •Unmodified COTS cylinder (labeled). •Nonflammable gas.
FI: RESTRICTOR -> COMPRESSOR -> THROTTLE -> ENGINE •Regulator on tank. •Securely mounted, axis not pointed at
꙱ 73. HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULICS - T.6.2 driver. •Rearward of Main Hoop within the frame envelope, or in
Pumps and lines must have 1 mm thick steel or aluminum shields structural sidepod; not in cockpit. •Appropriate lines & fittings.
to protect driver and workers. (Brakes & clutch exempt.) • <=150mm from exhaust: metal, or protected per T.1.6.3.
꙱ 74. COMPRESSORS - IC.2.5 Fuel System
•Turbo or super chargers allowed if not OEM to engine. •Must
꙱ 85. FUEL TANKS - IC.5.2 & .3, F.9
be between restrictor and throttle. •Intercoolers downstream of
•Must lie within major structure of the chassis, with side impact
throttle. •Carbs not allowed if compressors are used.
protection. •Rigid tanks cannot carry structural load & must be
•Compressor recirculation valves ok if downstream of restrictor.
flexibly mounted. •Bladders or bags in rigid container.
•No enlarged air chambers (section > 28 cm2) before throttle.
•No portion of fuel system below lower surface of frame.
꙱ 75. CATCH CANS - T.5.6 •Firewall between all parts of fuel system & driver.
•Engine coolant (unless aircooled) and engine crankcase must
꙱ 86. FUEL LINES - IC.5.7
have separate catch cans of 0.9 L min vol. •Oil(s) and water(s)
•No plastic lines between tank & engine (reinforced rubber
must be separate. •100 °C-capable material. •Behind firewall,
hoses OK). •Bulbs/barbs on hose connections. •No worm-gear
below shoulder level. •3 mm min diameter vent, directed away
clamps. •Must be securely attached, •protected from rotating
from driver. •PCV OK if routed to intake sys upstream of
equipment & collision damage. •Systems >10 bar see IC.6.2
restrictor. •Cannot connect breathers to exhaust. •Trans, diff,
other systems (unless sealed): 10% or 0.5 L catch can. ꙱ 87. GOOD PRACTICES, fuel lines - GR.1.5
•Hoses and fittings must be type-matched (no clamps on braided
꙱ 76. FLUID ACCUMULATION - T.5.5.5
metal hoses, etc). •Fuel lines restrained and protected from
Absorbent materials and open collection devices (regardless of
stress, heat, and abrasion.
material) are prohibited below the highest point of the exhaust
system in compartments containing the engine, drivetrain, ꙱ 88. FUEL FILLER NECK - IC.5.4
exhaust and fuel systems. •Fuel-resistant materials, •min 35 mm inner dia, •within 30° of
vertical. •Must prevent fuel spillage contacting driver, exhaust or
꙱ 77. BELLYPANS - T.5.5.4
ignition (add shields as needed). •Fueled w/o manipulating car in
Must be vented to prevent accumulation of fuel: 2 holes each
any way. •Cap secure and capable of withstanding pressurization
min of 25mm dia. •Specific locations: Lowest point in chassis;
(ie: threads or latch). •Easy access for common 2-gal jugs.
Aft of driver & front of fuel tank.
꙱ 89. SIGHT TUBE - IC.5.4
꙱ 78. FLUID LEAKS - T.5.5.1
•Fuel resistant materials, •transparent, •min 6mm inner dia.
Not permitted. Firewalls must prevent contact w/ driver.
•Min 125 mm vertical height in area visible to fueler with vehicle
꙱ 79. EXHAUST OUTLET - IC.7.2 fully assembled. •Sight tube must NOT run below top of tank.
•Outlet 45 cm (17.7”) max behind rear axle centerline and 60 cm •Non-moveable fuel level line 12-25 mm below top of sight tube.
(23.6”) max above the ground. •Located such that exhaust gases (Clear filler neck OK as sight tube.)
should not reach driver.
꙱ 90. FUEL RAIL - IC.6.1
꙱ 80. EXHAUST SYSTEM - IC.7.2 •Securely attached to block, head or intake manifold with
•Exhaust components outside bodywork forward of main hoop brackets & mechanical fasteners. •No plastic or composite fuel
must be shielded from people approaching the car. •No fibrous rails, except if unmodified OEM part. •CRITICAL FASTENERS
wraps around exhaust tubes.
꙱ 91. FUEL TYPE - IC.5.1
꙱ 81. SCATTERSHIELDS GENERAL - T.5.2 •Circle type: 93 octane gasoline | 100 octane gasoline | E-85
•Required for clutches, chains, belts, CVT rotating parts, etc. No agents other than the provided fuel and air may be induced
•Not perforated. •End parallel to lowest part of front and rear into the combustion chamber. •Place appropriate fuel sticker
sprockets. •Min 6mm fasteners •CRITICAL FASTENERS adjacent to fuel filler (not on cap).
꙱ 82. SCATTERSHIELD MATERIALS - T.5.2 ꙱ 92. FUEL VENTS - IC.5.6
•Size: for chains: 2.7 mm (0.105”) min thick steel, 3x chain width; •Must exit outside of the bodywork.
for belts: 3 mm (0.12”) min thick aluminum 6061-T6, 1.7x belt •Must include a check valve to prevent leakage if car inverted.
width. •OEM engine drive sprocket cover OK.
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Primary Structure ⃝ S11. FRONT HOOP BRACING - F.6.3

•Two forward facing braces, attached within 50 mm of top of
⃝ S1. STEERING COMPONENTS OUTSIDE FRAME - F.5.14
hoop. •Extra rearward bracing required if Front Hoop leans
•Racks protected to top, bottom, and local chassis width.
backwards more than 10°. •Bracing ends at Front Bulkhead or
Tube Frame triangulated structure.
⃝ S2. MAIN HOOP - F.5.8 ⃝ S12. FRONT BULKHEAD SUPPORT - F.6.2
•Must be steel with smooth bends with no wrinkles. Min 3 tubes each side of car: •Bottom: connect bottoms of
•Must be 1 piece & extend to lowest frame member. bulkhead and Front Hoop; •Top: connect within 50mm of top of
•Tube endpoints 380 mm apart (inside dim) at bottom bulkhead, 100 mm above and 50 mm below upper SIS tube
attachment. •Above Major Structure, max 10° to vertical. (brace to Main Hoop if top tube does not connect near upper
•No part angled rearwards more than 10° from vertical. SIS); •Diagonal tube(s) to completely triangulate connections to
•Bends in side view, and front view below the SIS must be upper and lower SIS tubes.
braced to a frame node. ⃝ S13. BOLTED JOINTS IN FRAME- F.5.4, F.5.13
⃝ S3. FRONT HOOP - F.5.7 •Edge of any bolt hole located > 1.5 x hole diameter from
•Closed-section metal tube (may be multi-piece). nearest edge of the material. •No blind or welded threaded
•Must extend to lowest frame member. •Max 20° to vertical. fasteners. •Bolts 8 mm (5/16"), plates 2.0 mm (0.08").
•10° max tilt towards cockpit opening if no rearward bracing. (Primary structure joints only.) CRITICAL FASTENERS
•Bends in side view and front view below the SIS braced to a ⃝ S14. REMOVABLE BRACING - F.5.12
frame node. •Double-shear (capped) or Sleeved Butt joints only. •No bends.
⃝ S4. FRONT BULKHEAD - F.6.1 •No rod-end bearings.
Closed-section metal tube. ⃝ S15. TUBE MEASUREMENTS - F.3.2
⃝ S5. SIDE IMPACT STRUCTURE - F.6.4 Tech may use ultrasound to measure wall thickness and/or ask
•Min of 3 tubes must connect the main and front hoops. •Upper that 4 mm dia holes be drilled.
tube must be between 240 mm and 320 mm above highest MRH MHB MHBS FRH FHB FBH FBHS
surface of lower SIS tube (F.6.4.3). •Lower tube must connect SIS SHB SHBB; If Required: FBHS tubes above SIS
endpoints of Main and Front hoops. •At least one diagonal per Other impact protection- list:___________________________
side: must triangulate the upper and lower members between
the Main and Front hoops.
Monocoque
⃝ S6. SHOULDER HARNESS MOUNTING BAR - F.6.5
•Uncut, closed-section tube. •Attached to Main Hoop. ⃝ S16. MAIN HOOP ATTACHMENT - F.7.6
•Braced to Main Hoop if bent: minimum 30° •Three points per side at 30 kN each, or two 45 kN.
between brace and bar. •Two axial plates and gussets. •Mounting plates on hoop min 2
mm thick.
⃝ S7. BENT OR MULTIPLE TUBES - F.5.2
•Min bend radius: 3x tube OD. ⃝ S17. FRONT HOOP ATTACHMENT- F.7.4
•A brace must connect from midpoint of bend to a frame node, •Three points per side, within 25mm of bends. •May be fully
•within 30° of plane of bend (Upper SIS, Shoulder Harness Bar encapsulated. •Must not be attached only by adhesive, cores
exempt from 30°). •Brace material: same size as bent tube. must fit tightly.

⃝ S8. HOLES AND OPENINGS IN REGULATED TUBES - F.5.3 ⃝ S18. SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION - F.7.5
•Holes in regulated tubes addressed in SES. Identical to SES.
•Tube ends must be closed using welded caps or welded inserts, ⃝ S19. HARNESS ATTACHMENT POINTS - F.7.9
except bottom of roll hoops. •Test specimens: representative of vehicle construction.
⃝ S9. MAIN HOOP BRACING - F.5.9, F.6.6 •Test loading direction: specific to harness installation.
•Must be steel w/ no bends. •One brace each side, attached ⃝ S20. LAMINATE TEST SPECIMENS - F.4.3
within 160 mm of top of hoop. •Min 30° included angle with Two or more for both SIS and primary structure constructions:
hoop. •Bracing must not be on same side of vertical as •Three-point bending: 275 x 500 mm or 138 x 500 mm
Main Hoop. •Must take load back to bottom of Main Hoop, and •Perimeter shear: 100 x 100 mm •Lap joint
Upper Side-Impact tube, thru properly triangulated structure. •Identical to SES and vehicle
⃝ S10. EXTERNAL ITEMS - F.5.11 •Engraved with date, specimen name, max test load.
If any item which is outside the Rollover Protection envelope is ⃝ S21. FRONT BULKHEAD & SUPPORT - F.7.2
attached to the Main Hoop braces not at a node, additional •Identical to SES.
bracing must be added to prevent bending loads in the braces in •Diagonal required for standard honeycomb IA, unless tested.
any rollover attitude (e.g. suspension mounts, radiator). Failure Diagonal must be attached to AIP.
calculations in SES.
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Monocoque (Continued) Cockpit Templates

⃝ S22. ATTACHMENT POINTS - F.7.8 ⃝ S32. MAIN HOOP & FRONT HOOP HEIGHTS - F.5.6.5
•Two 8 mm bolts per joint. •One 10mm bolt on centerline Helmet of 95th percentile male (PERCY) to be 50 mm below the
allowed for hoop braces. •Backing plates: 2 mm steel. lines between top of front and main roll hoops and between top
•No crushing of the core. •No blind or threaded inserts. of main hoop to rear attachment point of main hoop bracing.
•Requires inserts or no gap between inner and outer skins. Center of bottom circle placed minimum 915 mm from pedals.
•CRITICAL FASTENERS (positive locking) ⃝ S33. COCKPIT OPENING - T.1.1
⃝ S23. IA ATTACHMENT, MONOCOQUE - F.8.5 Template to pass from above cockpit to bottom of top SIS tube
Equivalent to: •Four 8 mm bolts for Impact Attenuator, and less than 320mm from lowest point inside cockpit. Steering
•Eight 8 mm bolts for Anti Intrusion Plate wheel & column, seat and padding can be removed; no removing
⃝ S24. ANTI INTRUSION PLATE, MONOCOQUE - F.8.2.2 firewall. Fore/aft translation of template OK.
Physical Impact Attenuator Data test, or 3-point bending and ⃝ S34. COCKPIT INTERNAL CROSS SECTION - T.1.2
perimeter shear tests. Template to pass from rearwards of the steering column
•Bonded or laminated must extend to outside perimeter of to 100 mm rearwards of the pedals.
bulkhead. Steering wheel may be removed; padding may be removed if
removable with no tools & with driver in seat.
Impact Attenuator
⃝ S25. STANDARD IMPACT ATTENUATOR - F.8.4.3 Aero
•Must be fully bonded to AIP. •Honeycomb must be horizontal; ⃝ S35. AERODYNAMIC DEVICES - T.7.1
foam may be vertical. •If honeycomb, or if Plate >25 mm wider •No powered ground effects. •Securely mounted - no oscillation
than AI on any side: diagonal or X required in bulkhead, or or excessive movement. (Wings, undertray, splitter, endplates,
testing to show AIP deforms <25 mm. •Foam must not be vanes, etc.)
degraded or damaged. ⃝ S36. EDGE RADII - T.7.1
⃝ S26. IA LEADING EDGE VERTICAL POSITION - F.8.5.6 •Horizontal leading edges min 5 mm radius.
•Relative to lowest point of top surface of lower SIS tube, IA top •Vertical forward-facing edges min 3 mm radius.
edge must be higher than 240 mm (except std foam), and •Other edges: not sharp - GR.1.5
bottom edge lower than 220mm. ⃝ S37. FRONT MOUNTED AERO - T.7.4
⃝ S27. IA TEST SPECIMEN - IN.8.1 •Max forward: 700 mm ahead of the front tires.
•Identical to IA installed. Identical to SES. •Max width: OUTSIDE of the front tires (at hub height).
•Suitable failure mode (crushed element, not collapsed mount). •Max height: 250 mm if in front of tires (w/out driver).
⃝ S28. TEAM-DESIGNED IMPACT ATTENUATOR - F.8.4 ⃝ S38. REAR MOUNTED AERO - T.7.5
•200 mm long x 200 mm wide x 100 mm high. •Attached to AIP •Max rearward: 250 mm behind the rear tires.
w/ welds - 1:1 weld ratio, beads 25 mm min; or eight 8 mm •Max forward: Headrest support (undertrays exempt).
(5/16") bolts; or adhesive (required for foam or honeycomb •Max width: INSIDE of the rear tires (at hub height).
materials). •Must be capable of taking vertical and transverse •Max height: 1.2 m above ground (w/out driver).
loads. •Must be identical to test specimen. ⃝ S39. AERO BETWEEN WHEEL CENTERLINES - T.7.6
⃝ S29. ANTI-INTRUSION PLATE - F.8.2 •Max width: Line between front & rear tires (at hub height).
•1.5 mm steel or 4 mm aluminum. •Attached to bulkhead w/ •Max height: 500 mm (exempt if w/in 400 mm of car centerline).
eight 8 mm (5/16") bolts, bonded or laminated (AIP extending to
outer edge of bulkhead tubes), or welded (AIP extending to
centerline of bulkhead tubes). •Capable of taking vertical and
transverse loads.
⃝ S30. FRONT BULKHEAD DIAGONAL - F.8.4.3
•Unless tested for <25mm AIP deflection, diagonal structure is
required for the standard foam IA when FBH > 400mm x
350mm; diagonal required for all standard honeycomb IAs.
•Diagonal may be attached to AIP.
⃝ S31. CRITICAL FASTENERS: ATTENUATOR - F.8.2.3
•IA: Eight 8 mm bolts w/ positive locking
•AI Plate: Eight 8 mm bolts w/ positive locking
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Electrical Overall
꙱ 93. ON-BOARD STARTER - IC.8.1 ꙱ 97. GOOD ENGINEERING PRACTICES - GR.1.5
Required (remote starters and push-starts prohibited). •Proper use of fasteners.
꙱ 94. PRIMARY MASTER SWITCH - IC.9.3 •Proper use of fluid lines and fittings.
•On driver's right, near roll bar. •Access from outside of car. •Appropriate selection of materials regarding fluids, heat.
•Rotary type. •No relay. •Must kill ALL electrical systems. •Protection from sharp edges - wiring, hoses, people.
•Marked with international symbol. •Lever horizontal when ON. •Protection from heat - wiring, hoses, people.
•Linkages not bound up or prone to over-articulation.
꙱ 95. COCKPIT MASTER SWITCH - IC.9.4 •No excessive lash in joints and pivots.
•Pull-ON, Push-OFF type. •Alongside & unobstructed by steering
wheel, easily reached by driver. •Must kill ignition & fuel ꙱ 98. VISIBLE ACCESS - IN.2.3
pump(s). •Min dia 24 mm. •Marked with international symbol. To all items on Tech Sheet without the use of mirrors,
borescopes, etc.
꙱ 96. BATTERY - T.9.2
•Attached securely to frame or chassis. •Hot terminal insulated. IC Electronic Throttle Special Inspection
•Wet-cells in marine box if inside cockpit. •Type must be ⃝ S40. ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) - IC.4
identifiable. •Overcurrent protection • Lithium: firewall per T.1.8 •Only for cars using ETC: Do NOT signoff this tech form until
between driver; OEM battery or with rigid nonflammable case. separate ETC inspection is approved. •Requires prior submission
•No circuits > 60 VDC. and approval. Inspected by special team.
•Idle air bypass control and throttle blippers are ETC, and are not
allowed without completing the ETC process.

FORMULA SAE - DRIVER COCKPIT CHECKS -

Car # School Name:

Lap Shoulder Sub

Helmet Headrest: Headrest: Belt Belt Belt Egress Driver's Inspector
Driver's Name Lines Fore-Aft To Edges Position Position Position Time License Initials

Helmet Lines: 50 mm (2") min. below lines between Main & Front Hoops and between Main Hoop & rear attachment
point of Main Hoop Bracing
Head Restraint: Fore & aft: 25.4 mm (1 in) max gap to back of helmet.
Head Restraint: To edges: Helmet contact point min 50 mm from any edge.
Lap Belt: Over hip bones and tight. Arm restraints connected to latch.
Shoulder Belts: Tight. 10° up thru 20° down (from shoulder, relative to horizontal).
If shoulder belts are labeled “FHR required” then driver must wear a neck support (e.g.: HANS).
Sub Belts: Tight. Side-view position: 5-point: aligned with or forward of shoulder belt line, 6-point: vertical or rearward
of latch.
Egress: Max 5.0 sec from "go" to BOTH feet on ground. Must include actuation of cockpit master switch.
 2023 FSAE INSPECTION SHEET
CAR NUMBER:
SCHOOL:
ENGINE MODEL:
ENGINE BORE X STROKE:
ABS? YES/NO

IMPORTANT
THIS FORM MUST STAY WITH THE CAR UNTIL THESE PARTS OF INSPECTION HAVE BEEN COMPLETED

PART 2
FUEL SYSTEM & TILT TABLE INSPECTION
FUEL STICKER - Fuel sticker in place adjacent to FUEL INTEGRITY -System can be filled with no
F/T filler. Mark type of fuel used on this form. leaks observed, using standard fuel station
(e.g. 93, 100 or E-85) equipment without special tools or assistance.

SPILLAGE - No fluid leaks of any kind permitted VEHICLE STABILITY - All wheels in contact with tilt
when car is tilted to 45 degrees in the direction most table when tilted to 60 degrees to the horizontal.
likely to create spillage; Fuel tanks must be filled to
their sight tube fill line.

NON-COMPLIANCE / COMMENTS:

APPROVED BY: DATE:

PART 3
NOISE LEVEL & BRAKING PERFORMANCE INSPECTION
NOISE LEVEL - 110 dB (C) ("C" scale) maximum BRAKING PERFORMANCE - Must lock up all 4
during a static test, gearbox in neutral, UP TO a wheels, come to a complete stop with them locked
specified RPM (see Rule IN.10.4.1). 103 dBC at idle. and keep the engine running (IC only).
Microphone level with the exhaust outlet(s), 0.5 m Electric vehicles must turn off ABS system before
(19.7") from the outlet(s), at 45 degrees to the outlet. performing test to allow lockup.
If multiple outlets, all to be checked. If movable
tuning or throttling device, see IN.10.2.3.

MASTER SWITCH - Master switch on RHS of main

roll hoop must cause engine to stop when actuated.
(Perform at end of noise test)

NOISE LEVEL: ATTEMPTS:

NON-COMPLIANCE / COMMENTS:

APPROVED BY: DATE:

COMMENTS: