SAE J2438-2023 PDF

Scope: The air cranking system components, which include the tank, valve, hose, and starter, must be carefully selected to provide the necessary speed to start an engine under the most severe climatic conditions for which the system is intended. Engine cranking loads increase with cold temperatures, therefore, the initial selection of these components, needs to consider low-temperature engine torque requirements. To insure an adequate air cranking system is obtained, it is important that proper test procedures are used for obtaining the cranking load requirements of the engine.

SAE J2438-2023 history

2023 SAE J2438-2023 Low-Temperature Cranking Load Requirements of an Engine—Air Starter Method
1998 SAE J2438-1998 Low-Temperature Cranking Load Requirements of an Engine - Air Starter Method