SAE J697-1988
Safety Chain of Full Trailers or Converter Dollies

Standard No.

SAE J697-1988

Release Date

1988

Published By

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

Status

Be replaced 2013-09

Replace By

SAE J697-2011

Latest

SAE J697-2011

Scope

This SAE Recommended Practice is intended as a guide for manufacturers and users of trailers, specifically full trailer(s) and/or converter dollies. Its inclusion in state, federal, or any laws or regulations where flexibility of revision is lacking is discouraged. Emergency safety is the basis of this recommendation. This SAE Recommended Practice covers the number, location, and method of attachment of safety chains for full trailers and/or converter dollies.

SAE J697-1988 history

• 2011 SAE J697-2011 Safety Chain of Full Trailers or Converter Dollies
• 1988 SAE J697-1988 Safety Chain of Full Trailers or Converter Dollies
• 1984 SAE J697-1984 Safety Chain of Full Trailers or Converter Dollies
• 1974 SAE J697A-1974 Safety Chain of Full Trailers or Converter Dollies
• 1966 SAE J697A-1966 SAFETY CHAIN OF FULL TRAILERS OR CONVERTER DOLLIES
• 1958 SAE J697-1958 SAFETY CHAIN OF FULL TRAILERS