Performance test
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Performance test

  12 After a successful completion of the design review, a performance test should be conducted by the manufacturer for each type of lifeboat release and retrieval systems for compliance with paragraphs 4.4.7.6.4 to 4.4.7.6.6 of the LSA Code, using the test specified in appendix 1 to these Guidelines. The performance test should be witnessed by the Administration or a recognized organization acting on its behalf.

  13 Should any part of the lifeboat release and retrieval system fail at any stage during the test specified in paragraphs 1 to 4 of appendix 1, this type of lifeboat release and retrieval system should be deemed to be non-compliant and reported as such.

Parent topic: Annex – Guidelines for Evaluation and Replacement of Lifeboat Release and Retrieval Systems
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