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46 C.F.R. § 160.042-3   Construction.

Title 46 - Shipping

Title 46: Shipping
PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT
Subpart 160.042—Skids, Liferaft, for Merchant Vessels

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§ 160.042-3   Construction.

(a) The trackways of the skids shall be constructed of 6&inch;×31/2&inch;×1/2&inch; structural angles, or of material of approved shape and equivalent strength, inclined approximately 60 degrees from the horizontal. The trackways shall be spaced 8′–4&inch; from the inside of the 31/2&inch; vertical leg of one trackway angle to the inside of the 31/2&inch; vertical leg of the other trackway angle. The inside of the 6&inch; leg of the trackway angles shall form the skid surface for the life raft. The trackways shall be supported by a substantial structure suitable for stowing a Type A life raft at a 60-degree angle without having the raft project over the side of the vessel.

(b) The lower end of the life raft shall be supported by a base plate so arranged as to permit launching of the raft by a quick release assembly.

(c) All bearing surfaces of the quick release mechanism shall be constructed of non-corrosive metal. Alemite fittings shall be provided to insure positive lubrication of all bearing surfaces.

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