46 C.F.R. § 131.585 Periodic servicing of hydrostatic-release units.
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(a) Except a disposable hydrostatic-release unit with an expiration date, each hydrostatic-release unit must be serviced— (1) Within 12 months of its manufacture and within 12 months of each subsequent servicing, except when a servicing due after 12 months is delayed not more than 5 months until the next scheduled inspection of the vessel; and (2) In compliance with subpart 160.062 of this chapter. (b) The springs of each spring-tensioned gripe used with a hydrostatic-release unit must be renewed when the unit is serviced and tested.
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PART 131—OPERATIONS
Subpart E—Tests, Drills, and Inspections
§ 131.585 Periodic servicing of hydrostatic-release units.
