USCG Exam PracticeCargo gear and rigging
A cargo winch brake must be capable of holding the rated load under which condition?
- A. Only when the operator manually applies the brake lever
- ✓ Automatically, when power or control is lostCorrect
- C. Only during proof load testing witnessed by competent personnel
- D. When the load indicator cut-out is manually overridden
Why B is correct
NAVEDTRA 14343 §9-4 states that cargo winch brakes must hold the rated load automatically when power or control is lost. This is a fail-safe requirement; relying solely on operator action is insufficient.
Cited:NAVEDTRA 14343 §9-4