Lifeboat - Falls Load Test
Lifeboat-falls load-test compliance - 1.1 × lifeboat + full complement, performed at 5-yearly interval per LSA Code / MSC.402(96).
Falls test load
5,775kg
Formula, assumptions, and limits
MSC.402(96) replaced MSC.81 rescission. 5-yearly load test required. Annual visual + dynamic overhaul. All-new release hooks post-2014 with improved stability.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifeboat light mass | kg | lifeboat cert | |
| Rated complement | pax | LSA cert |