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-15 -15 Duty cycle

The exact 46 CFR §111.25-15 text, rendered cleanly with its subsection structure — plus how this rule shows up on the exam.

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Each motor must be rated for continuous duty, except a motor for an application listed in Table 111.25-15 or a similar duty must meet the minimum short-time rating stated in the table.

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Section 111.25-15 — full text

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Each motor must be rated for continuous duty, except a motor for an application listed in Table 111.25-15 or a similar duty must meet the minimum short-time rating stated in the table. Table 111.25-15 Application of motor | Minimum short-time rating of motor, in hours Deck winch and direct acting capstan | Half. Deck winch with hydraulic transmission | Continuous at no load followed by⁄hr. at full load. Direct acting windlass | One fourth. Windlass with hydraulic transmission | Half hour idle pump operation, followed by⁄hr. full load operation. Steering gear, direct acting | One. Steering gear, indirect drive | Continuous operation at 15 pct. load followed by 1 hr. at full load. Watertight door operators | ⁄. Boat winches | ⁄.

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