[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 2]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR61.20-23]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 61_PERIODIC TESTS AND INSPECTIONS--Table of Contents
 
         Subpart 61.20_Periodic Tests of Machinery and Equipment
 
Sec. 61.20-23  Tailshaft clearance; bearing weardown.

    (a) Water lubricated bearings, other than rubber, must be rebushed 
as follows:
    (1) Where the propelling machinery is located amidship, the after 
stern tube bearing must be rebushed when it is worn down to 6.4 mm (0.25 
in) clearance for shafts of 229 mm (9 in) or less in diameter, 7.95 mm 
(0.3125 in) clearance for shafts exceeding 229 mm (9 in) but not 
exceeding 305 mm (12 in) in diameter, and 9.53 mm (0.375 in) clearance 
for shafts exceeding 305 mm (12 in) in diameter.
    (2) Where the propelling machinery is located aft, the after stern 
tube bearing must be rebushed when weardown is 1.6 mm (.0625 in) less 
than the applicable clearance for propelling machinery located amidship.
    (b) Water lubricated rubber bearings must be rebushed when any water 
groove is half the original depth.
    (c) Oil lubricated bearings must be rebushed when deemed necessary 
by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. The manufacturer's 
recommendation shall be considered in making this determination.

[CGD 78-153, 45 FR 52388, Aug. 7, 1980]