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(9) Volume and density of smoke. The test specimen shall show less than 70 percent transmission for not less than 12 minutes when measured with apparatus having a light path of 19 cm (7 1/2 in.), an optical system aperture of +3.7 degrees, and an entrance air flow of 18.4m 3 per minute (650 cu. ft. per minute), such apparatus to be as described in National Bureau of Standards Report No. 4792.
§ 160.057-5 Marking.
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(a) Directions for use. Each floating orange smoke distress signal shall be plainly and indelibly marked in black lettering not less than 3 mm ( 1/8 in.) high “Approved for daytime use only”, and in black lettering not less than 5 mm ( 3/16 in.) high with the word “Directions”. Immediately below shall be similarly marked in black lettering not less than 3 mm ( 1/8 in.) high in numbered paragraphs, and in simple and easily understood wording, instructions to be followed to make the device operative. Pasted-on labels are not acceptable.
(b) Other markings. (1) There shall be embossed or die-stamped, in the outer container in figures not less than 5 mm ( 3/16 in.) high, numbers, indicating the month and year of manufacture, thus: “6–54” indicating June 1954. The outer container shall also be plainly and indelibly marked with the commercial designation of the signal, the words “Floating Orange Smoke Distress Signal (15 minutes)”, name and address of the manufacturer, the Coast Guard Approval No., the service life expiration date (month and year to be entered by the manufacturer), the month and year of manufacture and the lot number.
(2) In addition to any other marking placed on the smallest packing carton or box containing floating orange smoke distress signals, such cartons or boxes shall be plainly and indelibly marked to show the service life expiration date, the month and year of manufacture, and the lot number.
(3) The largest carton or box in which the manufacturer ships signals must be marked with the following or equivalent words: “Keep under cover in a dry place.”
(c) Marking of expiration date. The expiration date must be not more than 42 months from the date of manufacture.
Note: Compliance with the labeling requirements of this section does not relieve the manufacturer of the responsibility of complying with the label requirements of 15 U.S.C. 1263, the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.
§ 160.057-7 Procedure for approval.
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(a) Signals are approved by the Coast Guard under the procedures in subpart 159.005 of this chapter.
(b) [Reserved]
Subpart 160.058—Desalter Kits, Sea Water, for Merchant Vessels
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Source: CGFR 65–9, 30 FR 11483, Sept. 8, 1965, unless otherwise noted.
§ 160.058-1 Applicable specification.
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(a) Specification. The following specification, of the issue in effect on the date the desalter kits are manufactured, forms a part of this subpart:
(1) Military specification. MIL-D-5531D—Desalter Kit, Sea Water, Mark 2.
(2) [Reserved]
(b) Copies on file. A copy of the specification referred to in this section shall be kept on file by the manufacturer, together with the approved plans and certificate of approval. The Military Specification may be obtained from the Commanding Officer, Naval Supply Depot, 5801 Tabor Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa., 19120.
§ 160.058-2 Type.
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(a) Desalter kits specified by this subpart shall be of the type described in the specification listed in §160.058–1(a)(1).
(b) [Reserved]
§ 160.058-3 Materials, workmanship, construction and performance requirements.
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(a) The materials, construction, workmanship, general and detail requirements shall conform to the requirements of the specification listed in §160.058–1(a)(1), except as otherwise specifically provided by this subpart.
(b) [Reserved]
§ 160.058-4 Inspections.
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(a) Desalter kits specified by this subpart are not inspected at regularly scheduled factory inspections; however, the Commander of the Coast Guard District in which the desalter kits are manufactured may detail a marine inspector at any time to visit places where desalter kits are manufactured to check materials and construction methods and to satisfy himself that the desalter kits are being manufactured in compliance with the requirements of the specification listed in §160.058–1(a)(1) as modified by this specification and are suitable for the intended purpose. The manufacturer shall admit the marine inspector to his plant and shall provide a suitable place and the necessary apparatus for the use of the marine inspector in conducting tests at the place of manufacture.
(b) [Reserved]
§ 160.058-5 Labeling and marking.
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(a) In addition to the marking and instructions required by the specification listed in §160.058–1(a)(1), the Coast Guard approval number shall be included. The contract number may be omitted.
(b) [Reserved]
Subpart 160.060—Specification for a Buoyant Vest, Unicellular Polyethylene Foam, Adult and Child
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§ 160.060-1 Incorporation by reference.
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(a) Specifications and Standards. This subpart makes reference to the following documents:
(1) [Reserved]
(2) Military Specification:
MIL-W-530F-Webbing, Textile, Cotton, General Purpose, Natural or in Colors.
(3) Federal Standards:
No. 191–Textile Test Methods.
No. 751A-Stitches, Seams, and Stitchings.
(4) Coast Guard Specification:
164.013—Foam, Unicellular Polyethylene (Buoyant, Slab, Slitted Trigonal Pattern)
(b) Plans. The following plans, of the issue in effect on the date buoyant vests are manufacture, form a part of this subpart:
Dwg. No. 160.060–1:
Sheet 1—Cutting Pattern and General Arrangement, Model AY.
Sheet 2—Cutting Pattern and General Arrangement, Model CYM.
Sheet 3—Cutting Pattern and General Arrangement, Model CYS.
Sheet 4—Insert Pattern, Model AY.
Sheet 5—Insert Pattern, Model CYM.
Sheet 6—Insert Pattern, Model CYS.
(c) Copies on file. Copies of the specifications and plans referred to in this section shall be kept on file by the manufacturer together with the Certificate of Approval.
(1) The Coast Guard plans and specifications may be obtained upon request from the Commandant (G-MSE), U.S. Coast Guard, Washington, DC 20593–0001 or a recognized laboratory listed in §160.060–8b.
(2) The Federal Specifications and Standard may be purchased from the Business Service Center, General Services Administration, Washington, DC, 20407.
(3) The Military Specification may be obtained from the Commanding Officer, Naval Supply Depot, 5801 Tabor Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa., 19120.
[CGFR 65–37, 30 FR 11590, Sept. 10, 1965, as amended by CGD 72–90R, 37 FR 10839, May 31, 1972; CGD 78–012, 43 FR 27153, 27154, June 22, 1978; CGD 82–063b, 48 FR 4782, Feb. 3, 1983; CGD 88–070, 53 FR 34536, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50467, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50733, Sept. 27, 1996]
§ 160.060-2 Type and model.
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Each buoyant vest specified in this subpart is a:
(a) Standard:
(1) Model AY, adult (for persons weighing over 90 pounds); or
(2) Model CYM, child, medium (for children weighing from 50 to 90 pounds); or
(3) Model CYS, child, small (for children weighing less than 50 pounds); or
(b) Nonstandard:
(1) Model, 1 adult (for persons weighing over 90 pounds);
1 A model designation for a nonstandard vest is to be assigned by the individual manufactured and must be different from any standard vest.
(2) Model, 1 child, medium (for persons weighing from 50 to 90 pounds) or
(3) Model, 1 child, small (for persons weighing less than 50 pounds).
[CGD 72–163R, 38 FR 8122, Mar. 28, 1973]
§ 160.060-3 Materials—standard vests.
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(a) General. All components used in the construction of buoyant vests must meet the applicable requirements of subpart 164.019 of this chapter. The requirements for materials specified in this section are minimum requirements, and consideration will be given to the use of alternate materials in lieu of those specified. Detailed technical data and samples of all proposed alternate materials must be submitted for approval before those materials are incorporated in the finished product.
(b) Unicellular polyethylene foam. The unicellular polyethylene foam shall be all new material complying with specification subpart 164.013 of this subchapter.
(c) Envelope. The buoyant vest envelope, or cover, shall be made from 39&inch;, 2.85 cotton jeans cloth, with a thread count of approximately 96 × 64. The finished goods shall weigh not less than 4.2 ounces per square yard, shall have thread count of not less than 94 × 60, and shall have a breaking strength of not less than 85 pounds in the warp and 50 pounds in the filling. Other cotton fabrics having a weight and breaking strength not less than the above will be acceptable. There are no restrictions as to color, but the fastness of the color to laundering, water, crocking, and light shall be rated “good” when tested in accordance with Federal Test Method Standard No. 191, Methods 5610, 5630, 5650, and 5660.
(d) Tie tapes and body strap loops. The tie tapes and body strap loops for both adult and child sizes must be 3/4-inch cotton webbing meeting the requirements of military specification MIL-T-43566 (Class I) for Type I webbing.
(d–1) Body straps. The complete body strap assembly including hardware, must have a minimum breaking strength of 150 pounds for an adult size and 115 pounds for a child size. The specifications for the webbing are as follows:
(1) For an adult size vest, the webbing must be 1 inch.
(2) For a child size vest, the webbing must be three-quarter inch and meet military specification MIL-W-530 for Type IIa webbing.
(e) [Reserved]
(f) Thread. Each thread must meet the requirements of subpart 164.023 of this chapter. Only one kind of thread may be used in each seam.
[CGFR 65–37, 30 FR 11590, Sept. 10, 1965, as amended by CGD 72–90R, 37 FR 10839, May 31, 1972; CGD 72–163R, 38 FR 8122, Mar. 28, 1973; CGD 73–130R, 39 FR 20684, June 13, 1974; CGD 78–012, 43 FR 27154, June 22, 1978; CGD 82–063b, 48 FR 4782, Feb. 3, 1983; CGD 88–070, 53 FR 34536, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 84–068, 58 FR 29494, May 20, 1993]
§ 160.060-3a Materials—Dee ring and snap hook assemblies and other instruments of closure for buoyant vests.
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(a) Specifications. Dee ring and snap hook assemblies and other instruments of closure for buoyant vests may have decorative platings in any thickness and must meet the following specifications:
(1) The device must be constructed of inherently corrosion resistant materials. As used in this section the term inherently corrosion resistant materials includes, but is not limited to, brass, bronze, and stainless steel.
(2) The size of the opening of the device must be consistent with the webbing which will pass through the opening.
(b) Testing requirements. Dee ring and snap hook assemblies and other instruments of closure for buoyant vests must—
(1) Be tested for weathering. The Coast Guard will determine which one or more of the following tests will be used:
(i) Application of a 20 percent sodium-chloride solution spray at a temperature of 95 °F (35 °C) for a period of 240 hours in accordance with the procedures contained in method 811 of the Federal Test Method Standard No. 151.
(ii) Exposure to a carbon-arc weatherometer for a period of 100 hours.
(iii) Submergence for a period of 100 hours in each of the following:
(a) Leaded gasoline.
(b) Gum turpentine.
(iv) Exposure to a temperature of 0° ±5 °F (17.6 ±2.775 °C) for 24 hours; and
(2) Within 5 minutes of completion of the weathering test required by paragraph (b)(1) of this section, the assembly must be attached to a support and bear 150 pounds for an adult size and 115 pounds for a child size for 10 minutes at ambient temperatures without breaking or distorting.
[CGD 73–130R, 39 FR 20684, June 13, 1974]
§ 160.060-4 Materials—nonstandard vests.
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(a) General. All materials used in nonstandard buoyant vests must be equivalent to those specified in §160.060–3 and be obtained from a supplier who furnishes an affidavit in accordance with the requirements in §160.060–3(a).
(b) Reinforcing tape. When used, the reinforcing tape around the neck shall be 3/4&inch; cotton tape weighing not less than 0.18 ounce per linear yard having a minimum breaking strength of not less than 120 pounds.
[CGFR 65–37, 30 FR 11590, Sept. 10, 1965, as amended by CGD 72–163R, 38 FR 8122, Mar. 28, 1973]
§ 160.060-5 Construction—standard vests.
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(a) General. This specification covers buoyant vests which essentially consist of a fabric envelope in which are enclosed inserts of buoyant material arranged and distributed so as to provide the flotation characteristics and buoyancy required to hold the wearer in an upright or slightly backward position with head and face out of water. The buoyant vests are also fitted with straps and hardware to provide for proper adjustment and close and comfortable fit to the bodies of various size wearers.
(b) Envelope. The envelope or cover shall be made of three pieces. Two pieces of fabric shall be cut to the pattern shown on Dwg. No. 160.060–1, Sheet 1 for the adult size, and Sheets 2 and 3 for child sizes, and joined together with a third piece which forms a 2 1/4&inch; finished gusset strip all around. Reinforcing strips of the same material as the envelope shall be stitched to the inside of the front piece of the envelope in way of the strap attachments as shown by the drawings.
(c) Buoyant inserts. The unicellular plastic foam buoyant inserts shall be cut and formed as shown on Dwg. No. 160.060–1, Sheets 4, 5, and 6 for the adult, child medium, and child small sizes, respectively.
(d) Tie tapes, body straps, and hardware. The tie tapes, body straps, and hardware shall be arranged as shown on the drawings and attached to the envelope with the seams and stitching indicated.
(e) Stitching. All stitching shall be short lock stitch conforming to Stitch Type 301 of Federal Standard No. 751, and there shall be not less than 7 nor more than 9 stitches to the inch.
(f) Workmanship. Buoyant vests shall be of first-class workmanship and shall be free from any defects materially affecting their appearance or serviceability.
[CGFR 65–37, 30 FR 11590, Sept. 10, 1965, as amended by CGD 72–163R, 38 FR 8122, Mar. 28, 1973]
§ 160.060-6 Construction—nonstandard vests.
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(a) General. The construction methods used for a nonstandard buoyant vest must be equivalent to the requirements in §160.060–5 for standard vests and also meet the requirements specified in this section.
(b) Sizes. Each nonstandard vest must contain the following volume of unicellular polyethylene foam buoyant material, determined by the displacement method:
(1) Five hundred cubic inches or more for the adult size, for persons weighing over 90 pounds.
(2) Three hundred and fifty cubic inches or more for a child medium size, for children weighing from 50 to 90 pounds.
(3) Two hundred and twenty-five cubic inches or more for children weighing less than 50 pounds.
(c) Arrangement of buoyant material. The buoyant material in a nonstandard vest must:
(1) Be arranged to hold the wearer in an upright or backward position with head and face out of water;
(2) Have no tendency to turn the wearer face downward in the water; and
(3) Be arranged so that 70 to 75 percent of the total is located in the front of the vest.
(d) Neck opening. Each cloth covered nonstandard vest must have at the neck opening:
(1) A gusset; or
(2) Reinforcing tape.
(e) Adjustment, fit, and donning. Each nonstandard vest must be made with adjustments to:
(1) Fit a range of wearers for the type designed; and
(2) Facilitate donning time for an uninitiated person.
[CGD 72–163R, 38 FR 8122, Mar. 28, 1973]
§ 160.060-7 Inspections and tests—standard and nonstandard vests. 1
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1 The manufacturer of a personal flotation device must meet 33 CFR 181.701 through 33 CFR 181.705 which require an instruction pamphlet for each device that is sold or offered for sale for use on recreational boats.
(a) General. Manufacturers of listed and labeled buoyant vests shall—
(1) Maintain quality control of the materials used, the manufacturing methods, and the finished product to meet the applicable requirements of this subpart by conducting sufficient inspections and tests of representative samples and components produced;
(2) Make available to the recognized laboratory inspector and the Coast Guard inspector, upon request, records of tests conducted by the manufacturer and records of materials used during production of the device, including affidavits by suppliers; and
(3) Permit any examination, inspection and test required by the recognized laboratory or the Coast Guard for a produced listed and labeled device, either at the place of manufacture or some other location.
(b) Lot size and sampling. (1) A lot shall consist of 500 buoyant vests or fewer;
(2) A new lot begins after any change or modification in materials used or manufacturing methods employed;
(3) The manufacturer of the buoyant vests shall notify the recognized laboratory when a lot is ready for inspection;
(4) The manufacturer shall select samples in accordance with the requirements in Table 160.060–7(b)(4) from each lot of buoyant vests to be tested for buoyancy in accordance with paragraph (e) of this section.
Table 160.060-7(b)(4)_Sample for Buoyancy Tests
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Number of
Lot size vests in
sample
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100 and under................................................ 1
101 to 200................................................... 2
201 to 300................................................... 3
301 to 500................................................... 4
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(5) If a sample vest fails the buoyancy test, the sample from the next succeeding lot must consist of 10 specimen vests or more to be tested for buoyancy in accordance with paragraph (e) of this section.
(c) Additional compliance tests. An inspector from the recognized laboratory or Coast Guard may conduct an examination, test and inspection of a buoyant device that is obtained from the manufacturer or through commercial channels to determine the suitability of the device for listing and labeling, or to determine its conformance to applicable requirements.
(d) Test facilities. The manufacturer shall admit the laboratory inspector and the Coast Guard inspector to any part of the premises at the place of manufacture of a listed and labeled device to—
(1) Examine, inspect, or test a sample of a part or a material that is included in the construction of the device; and
(2) Conduct any examination, inspection, or test in a suitable place and with appropriate apparatus provided by the manufacturer.
(e) Buoyancy—(1) Buoyancy test method. Remove the buoyant inserts from the vests. Securely attach the spring scale in a position directly over the test tank. Suspend the weighted wire basket from the scale in such a manner that the basket can be weighed while it is completely under water. In order to measure the actual buoyancy provided by the inserts, the underwater weight of the empty basket should exceed the buoyancy of the inserts. To obtain the buoyancy of the inserts, proceed as follows:
(i) Weigh the empty wire basket under water.
(ii) Place the inserts inside the basket and submerge it so that the top of the basket is at least 2 inches below the surface of the water. Allow the inserts to remain submerged for 24 hours. The tank shall be locked or sealed during this 24-hour submergence period. It is important that after the inserts have once been submerged they shall remain submerged for the duration of the test, and at no time during the course of the test shall they be removed from the tank or otherwise exposed to air.
(iii) After the 24-hour submergence period, unlock or unseal the tank and weigh the wire basket with the inserts inside while both are still under water.
(iv) The buoyancy is computed as paragraph (e)(1)(i) of this section minus paragraph (e)(1)(iii) of this section.
(2) Buoyancy required. The buoyant inserts from adult size buoyant vests shall provide not less than 15 1/2 pounds of buoyancy in fresh water; the inserts from the child medium size buoyant vests shall provide not less than 11 pounds buoyancy; and the inserts from the child small size buoyant vests shall provide not less than 7 pounds buoyancy.
(f) Body strap test. The complete body strap assembly, including hardware shall be tested for strength by attaching the dee ring to a suitable support such that the assembly hangs vertically its full length. A weight as specified in §160.060–3(d) shall be attached to the other end on the snap hook for 10 minutes. The specified weight shall not break or excessively distort the body strap assembly.
(g) Additional approval tests for nonstandard vests. Tests in addition to those required by this section may be conducted by the inspector for a nonstandard vest to determine performance equivalence to a standard vest. Such additional tests may include determining performance in water, suitability of materials, donning time, ease of adjustment, and similar equivalency tests. Costs for any additional tests must be assumed by the manufacturer.
[CGFR 65–37, 30 FR 11590, Sept. 10, 1965, as amended by CGD 72–90R, 37 FR 10839, May 31, 1972; CGD 72–163R, 38 FR 8122, Mar. 28, 1973; CGD 75–008, 43 FR 9772, Mar. 9, 1978]
§ 160.060-8 Marking.
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(a) Each buoyant vest must have the following information clearly marked in waterproof lettering:
Type II Personal Flotation Device.
Inspected and tested in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations.
Polyethylene foam buoyant material provides a minimum buoyant force of (15 1/2 lb., 11 lb., or 7 lb.).
Dry out thoroughly when wet.
Approved for use on all recreational boats and on uninspected commercial vessels less than 40 feet in length not carrying passengers for hire by persons weighing (more than 90 lb., 50 to 90 lb., or less than 50 lb.).
U.S. Coast Guard Approval No. 160.060/(assigned manufacturer's No.)/(Revision No.); (Model No.).
(Name and address of manufacturer or distributor).
(Lot No.).
(b) Waterproof marking. Marking of buoyant vests shall be sufficiently waterproof so that after 72 hours submergence in water it will withstand vigorous rubbing by hand while wet without printed matter becoming illegible.
[CGD 72–163R, 38 FR 8122, Mar. 28, 1973, as amended by CGD 75–008, 43 FR 9771, Mar. 9, 1978]
§ 160.060-9 Recognized laboratory.
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(a) A manufacturer seeking Coast Guard approval of a product under this subpart shall follow the approval procedures of subpart 159.005 of this chapter, and shall apply for approval directly to a recognized independent laboratory. The following laboratories are recognized under §159.010–7 of this part, to perform testing and approval functions under this subpart:
Underwriters Laboratories, 12 Laboratory Drive, P.O. Box 13995, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709–3995, (919) 549–1400.
(b) Production oversight must be performed by the same laboratory that performs the approval tests unless, as determined by the Commandant, the employees of the laboratory performing production oversight receive training and support equal to that of the laboratory that performed the approval testing.
[CGD 93–055, 61 FR 13930, Mar. 28, 1996]
Subpart 160.061—Fishing Tackle Kits, Emergency, for Merchant Vessels
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Source: CGFR 65–9, 30 FR 11483, Sept. 8, 1965, unless otherwise noted.
§ 160.061-1 Applicable specifications.
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(a) The following specifications, of the issue in effect on the date emergency fishing tackle kits are manufactured, form a part of this subpart:
(1) Federal specifications:
QQ-I-706—Iron and steel; sheet, tinned (tin plate).
QQ-W-423—Wire, steel, corrosion-resisting
HH-P-91—Packing, fiber, hard sheet.
CCC-F-451—Flannel, canton.
(2) Military specifications:
MIL-H-2846—Hooks, fish, steel.
MIL-B-1418—Blades, razor, safety.
MIL-A-140—Adhesive, water-resistant, W.P. barrier-material.
(b) Copies of the specifications referred to in this section shall be kept on file by the manufacturer, together with the approved plans, if any, and the certificate of approval.
(1) The Federal Specifications may be purchased from the Business Service Center, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20407.
(2) The Military Specifications may be obtained from the Commanding Officer, Naval Supply Depot, 5801 Tabor Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 19120.
§ 160.061-2 Requirements.
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(a) Material. Material shall be as specified in this subpart.
(b) Assembly. Emergency fishing kits shall consist of fishing rigs, accessories, and instructions furnished in a hermetically sealed container.
(c) Components. Each fishing kit shall consist of the items listed in table 160.06–2(c).
Table 160.061-2(c)_Fishing Kits
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Item No. Description \1\ Quantity
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1.................................. Booklet, Fishing 1 ea.
Instructions (Refer to
§ 160.061-3(i)).
2.................................. Container, Fishing Kit 1 ea.
(See Fig. 2).
3.................................. Hooks, treble, size 1, 2 ea.
short shank.
4.................................. Hooks, size 7/0, 5/0, 1/ 2 ea.
0, 2, 6, 8,
O'Shaugnessy, straight
shank, double strength.
5.................................. Leader, wire, 0.011-inch 2 ea.
diameter, 27-pound test
(with No. 3 snap on one
end and No. 7 swivel on
the other end) 6-inch
length.
6.................................. Leader, wire, 0.016-inch 2 ea.
diameter, 58-pound test
(with No. 3 snap on one
end and No. 4 swivel on
the other end) 12-inch
length.
7.................................. Leader, monofilament, 4 ea.
0.021-inch diameter, 15-
pound test, 4-foot
length.
8.................................. Line, monofilament, 18- 1 ea.
pound test, 100-foot
length.
9.................................. Line, nylon or dacron, 1 ea.
braided, 63-pound test,
150 feet length.
10................................. Pad, canton flannel, 2\3/ 1 ea.
4\ inches square,
specification CCC-F-451,
color, bright yellow.
11................................. Pad, canton flannel, 2\3/ 1 ea.
4\ inches square,
specification CCC-F-451,
color, bright red.
12................................. Lure, spoon, removable 1 ea.
No. 6 hook, yellow
feathers, blade length
1\3/32\ inches, width
\15/32\ inch, weight \1/
20\ ounce, polished
copper finish.
13................................. Lure, spoon, removable 1 ea.
No. 5/0 hook, yellow
feathers, blade length 3
inches, width \7/8\
inch, weight \2/5\
ounce, polished chrome
finish.
14................................. Lure, spoon, free 1 ea.
swinging No. 1 treble
double strength, short
shank, blade length 2\3/
16\ inches, width \13/
16\ inch, weight \1/4\
ounce, stainless steel
or chrome plated brass.
15................................. Sinkers, pinch on or 1 ea.
equal, \1/4\ ounce, \5/
16\ ounce, 1 ounce.
16................................. Foil, shiny, 4 inches 1 ea.
square.
17................................. Squid, tinned body, 1 ea.
length 2 inches, weight
\1/2\ ounce.
18................................. Jig, painted lead head, 1 ea.
bucktail feathered with
1/0 hook.
19................................. Jig, painted lead head, 1 ea.
bucktail feathered with
3/0 hook.
20................................. Blades, razor, safety, 1 ea.
single edge.
21................................. Bait, pork rind, 4 inches 4 ea.
long, \1/2\ inch wide,
with ends tapered to \1/
8\ inch wide and rounded.
22................................. Snap and swivels, No. 3.. 6 ea.
23................................. Card, leader knots and 1 ea.
hitches (fig. 1).
24................................. Winder (see § 2 ea.
160.061-3(h)).
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\1\ The tolerances of these items shall be plus or minus \1/32\-inch on
all dimensions.
§ 160.061-3 Design and construction.
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(a) Container. The container shall be made of ethyl cellulose, clear, type EM—1, Specification MIL-P-3412 or better. The dimensions shall not exceed those specified in Figure 2. Other packaging arrangements acceptable to the Commandant will be considered.
(b) Card. A card showing leader knots and hitches shall be provided as per Figure 1. Size of card should not exceed 2 3/4 by 4 3/4 inches.
(c) Hooks. Unless otherwise specified, all hooks shall be of forged steel, hollow ground with filed out points. The hooks shall be of ringed type and shall be tinned. Hooks shall be tempered, tough, flexible, and resilient.
(d) Leaders. Wire leaders shall be of stainless steel, and shall be attached to snaps and swivels with not less than six turns of wire. Monofilament leaders shall be blue mist and shall be provided with a 5/8-inch inside diameter end loop on one end.
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(e) Snaps and swivels. Swivels shall be either of brass or bronze. Snaps shall be stainless steel.
(f) Lines. Unless otherwise specified nylon lines shall be hard braided, waterproofed, and heat set to reduce “stretch”. Lines may be either camouflage or mist in color.
(g) Spoons. Spoons shall be of the single-blade, egg-shaped dished type with either fixed or free-swinging hooks. The spoons shall be stainless steel or stamped from brass and plated to resist corrosion. Each spoon shall, on the forward end, be provided with an eye for attachment to the line. Spoons having free-swinging hooks shall have the hooks attached by means of a split ring through a hole in the rear of the blade. In fixed-hook spoons, the hook shall be attached to the spoon by a screw and shall be shaped to conform to the contour of the spoon. Feathers, if provided, shall be yellow hackle feathers attached to the hook by wrapping with thread, and the wrapping coated with red lacquer.
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(h) Winder. Winders shall conform to Figure 3, or shall be of an equivalent commercial design suitable to contain required length of line.
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Figure 3—Winder. Material: Packing; fiber, hard sheet, Specification HH-P-91; dimensions in inches: Unless otherwise specified; tolerances: Fractions plus or minus 1/32-inch.
(i) Booklet of instructions. The fishing instructions shall be prepared in pamphlet form, approximately 2 1/2 inches by 4 1/2 inches on parchment paper, in waterproof ink, with printing on one side of the paper only. The booklet shall contain a complete description of how and under what conditions each component should be used, and general suggestions for fishing. It shall be prepared in easy to read form in such a manner that a completely inexperienced person will know what equipment to use and how to use it. Both physical form and the contents of the booklet shall be specially approved by the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, prior to acceptance. A copy of approved contents for the instruction booklet will be furnished on request.
§ 160.061-4 Kit assembly.
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(a) Preparation of items. The items shall be prepared for packing into the kit as indicated below. Each transparent envelope shall be closed by heat sealing.
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Item No. Preparation for assembly
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1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, None.
24.
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 18, 19, 21, 22........... Insert in a transparent
envelope.
8 and 9................................. Gather into a hank 4\1/2\
inches long and restrain with
tape.
20...................................... Wrap in paper envelope.
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(b) Packing of items. The components of the kit, after being prepared as specified, shall be packed in the container in such manner that there is a minimum possibility of any item being bent or crushed. The marking label shall be placed on the bottom of the container with the wording facing out. The instruction booklet shall be packed, front cover up, under the lid. The container shall be sealed after the components have been packaged therein with an 18-inch length of 3/4-inch wide adhesive tape conforming to Specification JAN-P-127. The tape shall be applied around the perimeter of the container with an equal amount on each side of the juncture of the two sections of the container. An alternate packaging arrangement acceptable to the Commandant will be acceptable.
§ 160.061-5 Marking.
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(a) General. The containers shall be stenciled on the bottom in black with the manufacturer's name or trademark and type or model number in letters approximately 3/16 inch high, together with the following legend in letters 3/16 inch high:
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
APPROVAL NO. 160.061/—
EMERGENCY FISHING TACKLE KIT
OPEN ONLY
FOR ACTUAL EMERGENCY USE
NOT FOR INSPECTION
(b) [Reserved]
Subpart 160.062—Releases. Lifesaving Equipment, Hydraulic and Manual
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Source: CGFR 68–32, 33 FR 5721, Apr. 12, 1968, unless otherwise noted.
§ 160.062-1 Applicable specifications, and referenced material.
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(a) Specifications and standards. The following specifications of the issue in effect on the date releases are manufactured or reconditioned shall form a part of the regulations of this subpart (see §§2.75–17 through 2.75–19 of subchapter A (Procedures Applicable to the Public) of this chapter):
(1) Military Specifications and Standards:
MIL-R-15041C—Releases, lifesaving equipment, hydraulic and manual.
MIL-STD-105—Sample procedures and tables for inspection by attributes.
(2) Federal Test Method Standards:
Standard No. 151—Metals, test methods.
(b) Technical references. For guidance purposes the technical reference may be used, which is entitled “Corrosion Handbook,” 1948, by H. H. Uhlig, and published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 605 Third Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10016, and priced at $21 per copy.
(c) Copies on file. A copy of the specifications and standards listed in paragraph (a) of this section shall be kept on file by the manufacturer, together with the approved plans, specifications and certificate of approval. It is the manufacturer's responsibility to have the latest issue, including addenda and changes, of these specifications and standards on hand when manufacturing or reconditioning equipment under this specification subpart.
(1) The military specifications and standards may be obtained from the Commanding Officer, Naval Supply Depot, 5801 Tabor Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 19120.
(2) The Federal standards may be obtained from the Business Service Center, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20407.
§ 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]
§ 160.062-3 Materials, construction, workmanship, and performance requirements.
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(a) General. The materials, construction, workmanship, and performance requirements shall conform to the requirements of the specifications listed in §160.062–1(a)(1) except as otherwise provided by this subpart. In addition, all metals and materials used in a hydraulic release must be compatible with each other so that the final assembly under conditions of use is not subject to such deleterious effects as galvanic corrosion, freezing, or buckling of moving parts, or loosening and tightening of joints due to differences in coefficients of thermal expansion. Galvanizing or other forms of metallic coating on the parts of a hydraulic release are not acceptable. The criteria for accepting any combination of materials shall be determined by testing or by the data stated in §160.062–1(b).
(b) Buoyant load capacity. A hydraulic release working in conjunction with its spring-tensioned gripe must demonstrate that it can release buoyant loads between the limits of 200 pounds and 3,750 pounds and within the range of depths specified by paragraph (c) of this section.
(c) Release depth. A hydraulic release shall automatically release the buoyant loads described in paragraph (b) of this section at depths between 5 feet to 15 feet prior to being tested for either the temperature or the corrosion resistance tests of 160.062–4(c)(2). After exposure to these temperature and corrosion tests, a hydraulic release shall release the buoyant loads of paragraph (b) of this section between the depths of 5 feet to 25 feet.
§ 160.062-4 Inspections and tests.
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(a) General. Marine inspectors shall be assigned to make factory inspections of hydraulic releases, as described in paragraph (d) of this section for sampling and testing. In addition, the Commander of the Coast Guard District may detail a marine inspector at any time to visit any place where approved hydraulic releases are manufactured or reconditioned to observe production methods and to conduct any inspections or tests which may be deemed advisable. The marine inspector shall be admitted to any place in the factory or place where work is done on hydraulic releases or their components. In addition, the marine inspector may take samples of assembled hydraulic releases or parts or materials used in their construction for further examination, inspection, or tests. The manufacturer shall provide a suitable place and the apparatus necessary for the performance of the tests which are conducted at the place of manufacture by the marine inspector.
(b) Classification of tests. The sampling, inspections, and tests conducted upon hydraulic releases shall fall within one of the following general classifications, as described hereafter:
(1) Preapproval tests.
(2) Factory inspections and tests.
(3) Spot check tests.
(4) Periodic servicing tests.
(c) Preapproval testing. The “Visual and dimensional examination” referred to in Table 160.062–4(c) shall be conducted by a marine inspector at the factory. The “Physical and operational tests” of that table shall be conducted at a laboratory accepted by the Commandant.
Table 160.062-4(c)_Preapproval Tests \1\
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Number of
specimens Name of tests Reference
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4 Visual and dimensional Para. 4.2.1, 4.2.2, and 4.3
examination. of MIL-R-15041C.
4 Physical and operational tests Para. 4.2.1, 4.2.3, and 4.4
of MIL-R-15041C.
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\1\ These tests are called ``Lot acceptance tests,'' in Military
Specification MIL-R-15041C.
(1) Visual and dimensional examination. The marine inspector shall examine the 4 hydraulic release samples of the preapproval sample for their visual and dimensional characteristics. If all 4 of the devices are in agreement with the manufacturer's plans previously reviewed by the Commandant, the 4 devices will be accepted and are to be assembled for further testing under the “Physical and operational tests” of paragraph (c)(2) of this section.
(2) Physical and operational tests. Each hydraulic release selected under Table 160.062–4(c) for the “Physical and operational tests” shall undergo each of the tests described in this paragraph without renewal of parts or repairs between the tests. The tests shall be conducted in the following sequence:
(i) Submergence test. A hydraulic release shall be tested by applying buoyant loads of its designed capacity to its spring-tensioned gripe as required under §160.062–3(b) while the device is submerged in water or in a water-filled pressure testing tank. A hydraulic release shall show by its submergence test that it meets the buoyant capacity and release depth requirements of §160.062–3 (b) and (c) by automatically tripping and releasing its load.
(ii) Temperature test. After its submergence test, a hydraulic release sample shall be placed in a cold box at minus 30 degrees F. for 4 hours. Upon completion of this conditioning, the sample device shall be opened for inspection and shall show no significant change in the position of the hydraulic or manual control as a result of the low temperature exposure.
(iii) Corrosion resisting test. After the completion of its temperature test, a hydraulic release sample shall be exposed to a 20 percent salt spray test for 160 continuous hours in accordance with Federal Test Method Standard No. 151. At the conclusion of this test, the sample device shall be entirely serviceable and shall show a minimal amount of corrosion.
(iv) Second temperature test. After its corrosion resisting test, a hydraulic release sample shall undergo a repeat of the temperature test, subdivision (ii) of this paragraph.
(v) Second submergence test. The final test of a hydraulic release sample shall be a repeat of the submergence test, paragraph (c)(2)(i) of this section.
(d) Factory inspections and tests. For purposes of sampling, a lot shall consist of not more than 500 hydraulic releases of the same model. Manufacturers of approved hydraulic releases shall maintain quality control of the materials used, manufacturing methods, workmanship, and the finished product as to produce hydraulic releases in conformity with the approvals previously issued by the Commandant.
(1) Visual and dimensional examination. A random sample of hydraulic releases shall be selected by a marine inspector at the factory in accordance with Table 160.062–4(d)(1) from each assembled lot. After the samples have been selected, they will undergo an examination of visual and dimensional characteristics by referring to their approved drawings with their acceptance based on Table 160.062–4(d)(1) and MIL-STD-105, and checking for compliance with specific details as described therein.
Table 160.062-4(d)(1)_Sampling for Visual and Dimensional Examination
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Rejection
Number of release devices in Number of release number
inspection lot devices in sample (defectives)
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15 and under......................... All................ ............
16 to 25............................. 15................. 1
26 to 40............................. 25................. 1
41 to 110............................ 35................. 2
111 to 180........................... 50................. 2
181 to 300........................... 75................. 3
301 to 500........................... 110................ 2
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\1\ This table is derived from Table I of Paragraph 4.2.2 of Military
Specification MIL-R-15041C.
(2) Physical and operational tests. If the sampling and examination of paragraph (d)(1) of this section are satisfactory, the marine inspector shall select an additional random sample of hydraulic releases from the same assembled lot as described above. This second group of samples, of a number determined by Table 160.062–4(d)(2), shall be forwarded for testing at the manufacturer's expense to a laboratory accepted by the Commandant. Each hydraulic release shall undergo each of the tests described in this paragraph without renewal of parts or repairs between tests. The tests shall be conducted in the following sequence:
(i) Submergence test. Same test as described in paragraph (c)(2)(i) of this section.
(ii) Temperature test. Same test as described in paragraph (c)(2)(ii) of this section.
(iii) Corrosion resisting test. Same test as described in paragraph (c)(2)(iii) of this section.
(iv) Second temperature test. Same test as described in paragraph (c)(2)(iv) of this section.
(v) Second submergence test. Same test as described in paragraph (c)(2)(v) of this section.
Table 160.062-4(d)(2)_Sampling for Physical and Operational Tests \1\
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Rejection
number
Number of release devices in Number release (failures
inspection lot devices in sample in the
tests)
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15 and under.......................... 4................... 1
16 to 25.............................. 5................... 1
26 to 40.............................. 7................... 1
41 to 110............................. 10.................. 1
111 to 180............................ 12.................. 1
181 to 300............................ 16.................. 1
301 to 500............................ 20.................. 1
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\1\ This table is derived from Table II of Paragraph 4.2.3 of Military
Specification MIL-R-15041C.
(3) Lot acceptance at a factory. The submergence test of paragraph (c)(2)(i) shall be performed on each of the remaining hydraulic releases in a production lot after the selection of the lot samples required by paragraph (d)(2) of this section. Such individual submergence tests may be performed at the factory in a pressure tank apparatus which simulates the hydrostatic pressure and the various tensionloads on the hydraulic release. Those hydraulic releases which do not pass this submergence test shall be removed from the production lot as unacceptable, but may be reworked and included in a subsequent lot. After the completion of these individual submergence tests and after receipt of the laboratory's test report showing that the tests on the lot samples were satisfactorily met, the Commander of the Coast Guard District in which the factory is located shall have the manufacturer notified that this production lot of hydraulic releases meets the requirements of this specification subpart. After being marked as required by §160.062–5, the manufacturer may sell such hydraulic releases as approved equipment. (continued)