18.2 Fluxgate Compass
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18.2 Fluxgate Compass

  18.2.1 Fluxgate compasses are acceptable under the Code, as an alternative to that required in 18.1, provided that a suitable back-up power supply is available to power the compass in the event of failure of the main electrical supply.

  18.2.2 Where a Fluxgate compass incorporates a capability to measure magnetic deviation by undertaking a calibration routine, and where the deviation figures are recorded within the device, a deviation card is not required.

Parent topic: 18 Navigational Equipment
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