4 Maintenance service interval
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4 Maintenance service interval

  4.1 406 MHz satellite EPIRBs should be inspected and tested in accordance with MSC/Circ.1040.

  4.2 Shore-based maintenance of all satellite EPIRBs, as defined in paragraph 1.2, should be carried out in accordance with these guidelines at intervals specified by the flag Administration and not exceeding 5 years. It is recommended that the maintenance be performed at the time when the battery is to be changed.

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