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-50 -50 Requirements for miscellaneous fluid power and control systems

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(a) All fluid power and control systems installed on a vessel, except those listed in § 58.30-1(a), must meet the following requirements:

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Section 58.30-50 — full text

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(a)All fluid power and control systems installed on a vessel, except those listed in § 58.30-1(a), must meet the following requirements:

(1)Diagrams of the system providing the information required by § 58.30-40(a)(1) through (4) must be submitted. These are not approved but are needed for records and for evaluation of the system in accordance with § 58.30-1(a)(14).

(2)The hydraulic fluid used in the system must comply with § 58.30-10.

(3)The installed system must be tested in accordance with § 58.30-35(c)(2).

(4)All pneumatic cylinders must comply with § 58.30-30.

(5)Additional plans may be required for “fail-safe” equipment and for cargo hatch systems with alternate means of operation.

(b)[Reserved]

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46 CFR §58.30-50 — -50 -50 Requirements for miscellaneous fluid power and control systems · CaptainsGround