46 C.F.R. § 160.048-2 Types and sizes.
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(a) Types. Buoyant cushions shall be of the box type, i.e., have top, bottom and gusset. Pillow type cushions without a gusset are not acceptable. (b) Sizes. Buoyant cushions shall have not less than 225 square inches top surface area; widths and lengths which fall within the dimensions shown in Tables 160.048–4(c)(1)(i) and 160.048–4(c)(1)(ii); and thickness not less than 2 nor more than 3 inches, the thickness to be considered as the finished width of the gusset between seams. [CGFR 65–37, 30 FR 11583, Sept. 10, 1965]
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PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT
Subpart 160.048—Specification for a Buoyant Cushion, Fibrous Glass
§ 160.048-2 Types and sizes.
