[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 7]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR169.241]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 169--SAILING SCHOOL VESSELS--Table of Contents
 
              Subpart 169.200--Inspection and Certification
 
Sec. 169.241  Machinery.

    (a) At each inspection for certification and periodic inspection, 
the marine inspector will examine and test the following items to the 
extent necessary, to determine that they are in proper operating 
condition and fit for the service for which they are intended:
    (1) Engine starting system. Alternate methods of starting are 
checked.
    (2) Engine control mechanisms. Mechanisms are operationally tested 
and visually examined.
    (3) Auxiliary machinery. All machinery essential to the routine 
operation of the vessel is checked.
    (4) Fuel systems. Tanks, tank vents and other appurtenances, piping 
and pipe fittings are examined. The fuel systems for the auxiliary 
propulsion engines and all other fuel systems installed are checked. All 
valves in the

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fuel lines are tested by operating locally and at remote operating 
positions.
    (5) Sea valves and bulkhead closure valves. All overboard discharge 
and intake valves are checked.
    (6) Bilge and drainage systems. The means provided for pumping 
bilges are operationally tested. All suction strainers are examined.
    (b) During all inspections special attention is paid to ensure that 
no fire hazards exist and that guards or protective devices are provided 
in all hazardous places.

[CGD 83-005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986, as amended by USCG-1999-4976, 65 
FR 6508, Feb. 9, 2000]