USCG Exam PracticeHydraulics and pneumatics
Under 46 CFR §28.405, where must controls for hydraulic equipment (other than hydraulic steering equipment) be located?
- A. At a remote station on the bridge where the officer of the watch can monitor operations
- ✓ Where the operator has an unobstructed view of the hydraulic equipment and the adjacent working areaCorrect
- C. Within 10 feet of the hydraulic pump to minimize hose length
- D. In a protected enclosure to shield the controls from the elements
Why B is correct
46 CFR §28.405(e) requires that, except for hydraulic steering equipment, controls for hydraulic equipment must be located where the operator has an unobstructed view of the hydraulic equipment and the adjacent working area. This ensures the operator can monitor the equipment and react to hazards.
Cited:46 CFR §28.405