USCG Exam PracticeDeck machinery and ground tackle
Under 46 CFR §111.25-15, what is the minimum short-time duty rating required for the motor driving a direct acting windlass?
- A. One-half hour
- B. One hour
- ✓ One-fourth hourCorrect
- D. Continuous duty
Why C is correct
Table 111.25-15 specifies a minimum short-time rating of one-fourth hour for a direct acting windlass motor. A windlass with hydraulic transmission has a different, more complex rating requirement; continuous duty applies to motors not listed in the table.
Cited:46 CFR §111.25-15