Which of the following is part of a required...

Which of the following is part of a required monthly EPIRB inspection?

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🔍 Key Concepts

• EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) carriage and testing requirements under 47 CFR and SOLAS – focus on routine crew checks vs technician-only service • Difference between monthly on-board inspection and battery/service interval inspections done by an approved service facility • What items are safely checked by crew visually and functionally without opening the unit or using test gear

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• Ask yourself: during a monthly inspection by the crew, what can you check without tools, without opening the EPIRB, and without affecting its watertight integrity? • Which of these options sounds more like a visual or simple hands-on check rather than a technical maintenance task? • Think about what would most directly affect whether the EPIRB will float free and transmit correctly in an abandonment situation.

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• Identify which items would normally be handled only during scheduled shore-side servicing (e.g., battery replacement, internal tests) and rule those out for a monthly check. • Confirm which component is clearly visible and can be checked for proper condition, security, and readiness during a walk-around inspection. • Eliminate any option that would require you to open the casing, use a multimeter, or modify the electrical installation during a routine monthly inspection.

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