Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
Title 46 - Shipping |
Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
SubChapter Q - Equipment, Construction, and Materials: Specifications and Approval |
Part 160 - Lifesaving Equipment |
Subpart 160.015 - XXX |
§ 160.015-4 - Capacity of lifeboat winches.
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(a) A lifeboat winch shall be approved for a working load after it has been demonstrated by detailed calculations that this working load can be carried with a minimum factor of safety of six based on the ultimate strengths of the materials. It will also be necessary to conduct the tests specified in § 160.015-5.
(b) [Reserved]