§ 160.043-7 - Procedure for approval.

(a) General. Jackknives for use on merchant vessels are approved only by the Commandant, United States Coast Guard. Correspondence relating to the subject matter of this specification shall be addressed to the Commander of the Coast Guard District in which the factory is located.

(b) Pre-approval samples and plans. Manufacturers who desire to manufacture approved jackknives shall submit to the Commander of the Coast Guard District in which the factory is located 4 sample jackknives, together with 4 copies of fully-dimensioned descriptive drawings, including an assembly drawing, drawings for each of the component parts, and a bill of materials for the knife.

(c) Pre-approval tests. The Commander of the Coast Guard District will forward the sample knives and drawings to the Commandant for examination and tests in accordance with § 160.043-5(b) through (d) to determine compliance with this subpart and suitability of the jackknife for type or brand approval for use on merchant vessels.