This document has been consolidated into LSA Code
CHAPTER VI LAUNCHING AND
EMBARKATION APPLIANCES
6.1 Launching and embarkation appliances
1 Paragraphs 6.1.1.5 and 6.1.1.6 are replaced with the following:
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"6.1.1.5 The launching appliance and its attachments other
than winches shall be of sufficient strength to withstand a factory
static proof load test of not less than 2.2 times the maximum working
load.
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6.1.1.6 Structural members and all blocks, falls, padeyes,
links, fastenings and all other fittings used in connection with
launching equipment shall be designed with a factor of safety on the
basis of the maximum working load assigned and the ultimate strengths of
the materials used for construction. A minimum factor of safety of 4.5
shall be applied to all structural members including winch structural
components and a minimum factor of safety of 6 shall be applied to
falls, suspension chains, links and blocks."