[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 46, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 46CFR108.241]



[Page 132]

 

                            TITLE 46_SHIPPING



                  (This book contains parts 90 to 139)

 

   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)

 

PART 108_DESIGN AND EQUIPMENT--Table of Contents

 

                 Subpart B_Construction and Arrangement

 

Sec.  108.241  Visual aids.



    (a) Each helicopter deck must--

    (1) Have a wind direction indicator located in an unobstructed area 

readily visible to helicopter pilots approaching the deck;

    (2) Be fitted around the perimeter with yellow and blue lights in 

alternate order, not more than 3 meters (10 ft.) apart; and

    (3) Be marked with--

    (i) The unit's identification;

    (ii) A continuous line 40 centimeters (16 in.) wide on the 

perimeter; and

    (iii) Aiming circles as may be appropriate considering deck 

configuration, helicopter type, and operational requirements.

    (b) All markings must be in a contrasting color to the surface of 

the deck.