USCG Exam PracticeDeck machinery and ground tackle
When installing wire-rope clips (Crosby clips) to form an eye in wire rope, the saddle of each clip must be placed on which part of the wire?
- A. The dead (short) end of the wire
- B. The bight of the eye being formed
- ✓ The live (standing) part of the wireCorrect
- D. Either part, provided the clips are evenly spaced
Why C is correct
The rule is 'never saddle a dead horse': the saddle (base) must bear on the live or standing part of the wire, and the U-bolt bears on the dead end. Reversing this arrangement significantly reduces the holding strength of the connection.
Cited:NAVEDTRA 14343 §8-3