USCG Exam Practice · Deck equipment — winches, capstans, windlasses
When examining winch control apparatus enclosures during a quarterly inspection, what specific action is required to verify the enclosures are free of water?
- AVisual inspection of the exterior of each enclosure
- BRemoval of drain plugs and opening of drain valves✓ correct
- CPressure testing of each enclosure with compressed air
- DWiping down interior surfaces with absorbent material
Why B is correct
46 CFR §185.724(b) specifically requires that the quarterly examination include removal of drain plugs and opening of drain valves to confirm enclosures are free of water.
Cited:46 CFR §185.724
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