[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: 46CFR131.550] [Page 458] TITLE 46_SHIPPING (This book contains parts 90 to 139) CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED) PART 131_OPERATIONS--Table of Contents Subpart E_Tests, Drills, and Inspections Sec. 131.550 Maintenance of falls. (a) Each fall used with a launching appliance must be turned end for end at intervals of not more than 30 months. (b) Each fall used with a launching appliance must be renewed either when necessary because of deterioration or after the passage of not more than 5 years, whichever occurs earlier. (c) Each fall used with a launching appliance must have a corrosion- resistant tag permanently marked with-- (1) The date the new fall was installed; and (2) The last date, if any, the fall was turned end for end.