USCG Exam PracticeHydraulics and pneumatics
Under 46 CFR §28.880, nonmetallic flexible hose installed in a hydraulic system must be marked with which of the following information?
- ✓ The manufacturer's name or trademark, type or catalog number, and maximum allowable working pressure.Correct
- B. The burst pressure rating, SAE standard number, and date of manufacture.
- C. The system maximum operating pressure, hose inside diameter, and compatible fluid types.
- D. The vessel name, installation date, and next scheduled replacement interval.
Why A is correct
46 CFR §28.880(j) specifies that nonmetallic flexible hose shall be marked with the manufacturer's name or trademark, type or catalog number, and maximum allowable working pressure. Burst pressure, SAE number, and installation dates are not among the required markings under this section.
Cited:46 CFR §28.880