46 C.F.R. § 160.062-2 Types.
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(a) The hydraulic releases referred to under §160.062–1(a)(1) are of the diaphram-spring plunger type, which releases a buoyant load under hydrostatic pressure. (b) All hydraulic releases given an approval under this subpart shall be designed and tested to operate with spring-tensioned gripes. Such gripes shall be considered as a part of each approval. (c) Alternate designs will be given special consideration, but the expense of their preliminary investigation at a laboratory accepted by the Commandant shall be borne by the manufacturer. [CGFR 68–32, 33 FR 5721, Apr. 12, 1968, as amended by CGD 73–153R, 40 FR 4422, Jan. 30, 1975]
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PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT
Subpart 160.062—Releases. Lifesaving Equipment, Hydraulic and Manual
§ 160.062-2 Types.
