Division 3.2.5.1

When running a service accumulation schedule in accordance with point 3.2.2.1.2.1 or point 3.2.2.1.2.3, for each pollutant measured over the hot-start NRTC, LSI-NRTC and NRSC at each test point during the service accumulation schedule, a ‘best fit’ linear regression analysis shall be made on the basis of all test results. The results of each test for each pollutant shall be expressed to the same number of decimal places as the limit value for that pollutant, as applicable to the engine family, plus one additional decimal place.

Where in accordance with point 3.2.2.1.4 or point 3.2.2.1.5, only one test cycle (hot-start NRTC, LSI-NRTC or NRSC) has been run at each test point, the regression analysis shall be made only on the basis of the test results from the test cycle run at each test point.

The manufacturer may request the prior approval of the approval authority for a non-linear regression.