USCG Exam PracticeDeck equipment — winches, capstans, windlasses
According to federal regulations, how often must each winch control apparatus of a launching appliance, including motor controllers and limit switches, be examined?
- A. Once every 6 months
- ✓ Once every 3 monthsCorrect
- C. Once every 12 months
- D. Once every month
Why B is correct
46 CFR §185.724(a) requires that each winch control apparatus of a launching appliance, including motor controllers, emergency switches, master switches, and limit switches, be examined once in each 3 months.
Cited:46 CFR §185.724