USCG Exam PracticeHydraulics and pneumatics
A junior engineer is inspecting a hydraulic system and finds that the nonmetallic flexible hose assemblies have no markings on them. Under 46 CFR §28.880, which of the following is a required marking on nonmetallic flexible hose?
- A. The date of manufacture and the vessel's official number
- ✓ The manufacturer's name or trademark, type or catalog number, and maximum allowable working pressureCorrect
- C. The SAE J1942 compliance stamp and the system's maximum operating pressure
- D. The burst pressure rating and the applicable CFR section number
Why B is correct
46 CFR §28.880(j) requires that nonmetallic flexible hose be marked with the manufacturer's name or trademark, type or catalog number, and maximum allowable working pressure. The burst pressure rating and CFR citation are not required markings on the hose itself.
Cited:46 CFR §28.880