USCG Exam Practice · Deck equipment — winches, capstans, windlasses
According to federal regulations, how often must the winch control apparatus of a launching appliance — including motor controllers, emergency switches, master switches, and limit switches — be examined?
- AOnce every 3 months✓ correct
- BOnce every 6 months
- COnce every 12 months
- DOnce every 24 months
Why A is correct
46 CFR §185.724(a) requires each winch control apparatus of a launching appliance to be examined once in each 3-month period. The examination must also include removal of drain plugs and opening of drain valves to verify enclosures are free of water.
Cited:46 CFR §185.724
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