Appendix A – Suggested Free-Fall Lifeboat Prototype Test Program
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Appendix A – Suggested Free-Fall Lifeboat Prototype Test Program

Suggested Free-Fall Lifeboat Prototype Test Program

      Resolution A.689(17)
Day One Weigh Prototype Lifeboat  
  Lifeboat Seating Space Test 6.8
  Engine Out of Water Test 6.11.5
  Lifeboat Freeboard Test 6.9.4-5
  Ability to Tow Liferaft 6.11.1
  Ability to be Towed at 5 knots 6.12.1
  Air Supply Test 6.16
  Hook Release Test 6.10.5-6
       
Day Two Self-Righting Test  
    Lifeboat in light condition. 6.15.1.2
    Fully loaded lifeboat 6.15.1.1
  Flooded Stability Test 6.9.1–3
  Flooded Capsizing Test 6.15.3
       
Day Three Lifeboat Overload and Seating Strength Test  
    Free-Fall from 1.3 times Certification Height 6.4.7–9
    100 kg mass in critical seat(s) 6.7.2
  Free-Fall Lifeboat Free-Fall Test 6.6
    Full rated load from Certification Height 6.6.3.1
    50% forward load from Certification Height 6.6.3.2
    50% aft load from Certification Height 6.6.3.3
    Operating Crew Only from Certification Height 6.6.3.4
       
Day Four Operation of Engine and Fuel Consumption 6.11.1
    Four Hour Endurance Test  
    Verify speed of 6 knots  
    Measure fuel consumption  
  Verify Operation of Compass 6.11.7
    Conduct during endurance test  
  Water Spray and Fire Tests (if required) 6.17
Parent topic: Annex – Evaluation of Free-Fall Lifeboat Launch Performance
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