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Directive 2009/57/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 relating to the roll-over protection structures of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors (codified version) (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed)

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4.INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS

4.1.A roll-over protection structure submitted for EC component type-approval shall be considered as having satisfied requirements concerning strength if it fulfils the following conditions:

4.1.1.

it is free from fractures and cracks as described in point 3.1 of Annex III, Parts A and B;

4.1.2.

for Annex III, Part A tests: no part of the zone of clearance is outside the roll-over protection structure;

for Annex III, Part B tests: no part of the zone of clearance has been entered by the roll-over protection structure during any of the impact or crushing tests or is outside the roll-over protection structure, as described in point 3.2 of Annex III, Part B;

4.1.3.

for Annex III, Part A tests: the difference between the maximum momentary deflection and residual deflection, referred to in point 3.3 of Annex III, Part A, does not exceed 15 cm;

for Annex III, Part B tests: during the side impact test the difference between the maximum momentary deflection and the residual deflection, referred to in point 3.3 of Annex III, Part B does not exceed 25 cm.

4.2.There is no other feature presenting a particular hazard to the driver, for example, glass of a type likely to shatter dangerously, insufficient padding inside the roof or where the driver’s head may strike.

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