[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: 46CFR115.814]



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                            TITLE 46_SHIPPING



                  (This book contains parts 90 to 139)

 

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

 

PART 115_INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION--Table of Contents

 

                     Subpart H_Material Inspections

 

Sec.  115.814  Steering systems.



    At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification the 

owner or managing operator shall be prepared to test the steering 

systems of the vessel and make them available for inspection to the 

extent necessary to determine that they are in suitable condition and 

fit for the service intended. Servo-type power systems, such as orbitrol 

systems, must be tested and capable of smooth operation by a single 

person in the manual mode, with hydraulic pumps secured.



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