§ 175.130. Visual distress signals accepted.
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(a)Any of the following signals, when carried in the number required, can be used to meet the requirements of § 175.110:
(1)An electric distress light meeting the standards of 46 CFR 161.013. One is required to meet the night only requirement.
(2)An orange flag meeting the standards of 46 CFR 160.072. One is required to meet the day only requirement.
(3)Pyrotechnics meeting the standards noted in Table 175.130.
(b)Any combination of signal devices selected from the types noted in paragraphs
(a)(1),
(2)and
(3)of this section, when carried in the number required, may be used to meet both day and night requirements. Examples---the combination of two hand held red flares (160.021), and one parachute red flare (160.024 or 160.036) meets both day and night requirements. Three hand held orange smoke (160.037) with one electric distress light (161.013) meet both day and night requirements. ::: {width="100%"} ::: {.table_head} Table 175.130---Pyrotechnic Signal Devices ::: ::: {.gpotbl_div} Approval number under 46 CFR Device description Meets requirement for Number required 160.021 Hand Held Red Flare Distress Signals 3 Day and Night 3 160.022 Floating Orange Smoke Distress Signals Day Only 3 160.024 Parachute Red Flare Distress Signals Day and Night 1 3 160.036 Hand-Held Rocket-Propelled Parachute Red Flare Distress Signals Day and Night 3 160.037 Hand-Held Orange Smoke Distress Signals Day Only 3 160.057 Floating Orange Smoke Distress Signals Day Only 3 160.066 Distress Signal for Boats, Red Aerial Pyrotechnic Flare Day and Night 2 3 ::: ::: {.table_foot} 1 These signals require use in combination with a suitable launching device approved under 46 CFR 160.028. 2 These devices may be either meteor or parachute assisted type. Some of these signals may require use in combination with a suitable launching device approved under 46 CFR 160.028. 3 Must have manufacture date of 1 Oct. 1980 or later. ::: ::: \[CGD 81-038-A, 47 FR 24548, June 7, 1982\]
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§ 175.130
Visual distress signals accepted.
Cite46 CFR 161.013
Cite46 CFR 160.072
Cite46 CFR 160.028
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