AKA Rule Addendums

As a result of the NKC meeting last weekend, the following addendums have been issued for AKA karters:

Addendum 24 (On-Board Cameras), effective immediately:
Chapter 25 Add new rule:
R25.31
Cameras are permitted on karts providing they conform to the following:
1. The camera cannot weigh more than 200gm and a recorder, if used, no more than 1kg.
2. The camera must be mounted to the kart with a “fit for purpose” mounting system that, in itself, does not pose a hazard to other karts or karters under any circumstances.
3. The camera itself must be secured to the kart using a multi strand tether wire or cable ties securely ttached to the camera and an adjacent tie point on the kart. The security of attachment must not be dependent on any tension in the tether cable.
4. The camera or recorder cannot be mounted on the helmet or any safety apparel.
5. The camera cannot be mounted any higher than the top of the steering wheel.
6. The direction the camera faces is free.
7. No optical flashing function is allowed.
8. If a separate recorder is used, this must be securely mounted in a “fit for purpose” cradle. Any connecting cable between the recorder & camera must be routed in such a way that it will not interfere with a driver entering or exiting the kart.
9. Maximum of TWO cameras to be used at one time

 

Addendum 25 (Snell ratings), effective immediately:
Add to Rule 14.01 2 a
Snell SA 2010, Snell M 2010 & Snell K 2010 – Snell foundation

 

Addendum 26 (Rotax engine sealing), effective September 1:
Re word for Rule 28.02 .6
Chapter 28
For sealing purposes, the engine is to be fitted with “Fit for purpose” sealing nuts. With minimum 3mm holes. The engine is sealed using a single AKA seal through appropriate sealing nuts fitted at (3) three locations.
1. The cylinder head water jacket
2. The upper gearbox case.
3. The reed Block.

Chapter 35
For sealing purposes, the engine is to be fitted with “Fit for purpose” sealing nuts. With minimum 3mm holes. The engine is sealed using a single AKA seal through appropriate sealing nuts fitted at (3) three locations. - Rule 35.4 .2 (new rule)
1. The cylinder head water jacket
2. The upper gearbox case.
3. The reed Block.

 

Addendum 27 (stewards hearings), effective immediately:
Chapter 7
Add into rule 7.19 1:
Where possible all stewards’ hearings are to be recorded for proof of accuracy.

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