USCG Exam PracticeDeck machinery and ground tackle
What is the minimum short-time motor rating required for a direct-acting anchor windlass under 46 CFR §111.25-15?
- A. One-half hour
- B. One hour
- ✓ One-fourth hourCorrect
- D. Continuous duty
Why C is correct
46 CFR §111.25-15 Table 111.25-15 specifies a minimum short-time rating of one-fourth hour for a direct-acting windlass. A windlass with hydraulic transmission has a different, more complex duty cycle requirement.
Cited:46 CFR §111.25-15