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?
- ✓ Manufacturer's name or trademark, type or catalog number, and maximum allowable working pressureCorrect
- B. Burst pressure rating, SAE standard number, and date of manufacture
- C. System maximum operating pressure, hose inner diameter, and SAE J1475 compliance stamp
- D. Manufacturer's name, hose length, and minimum bend radius
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 standard number, date of manufacture, inner diameter, and bend radius are not listed as required markings in this section.
Cited:46 CFR §28.880