This U.S. Coast Guard document outlines the procedures for testing the FM-200 Fire Protection System on CG aircraft and surface assets, specifically for hulls 1-32. The manual details preliminary steps, including safety briefings, personnel assignments, and equipment lockout procedures, emphasizing the need for OEM-certified inspectors and the risks associated with FM-200. The testing phase involves disconnecting control heads, activating the system from remote pull boxes to verify shutdown of engines and generators, and measuring actuation times. It also covers manual testing of control heads, inspecting hoses, and ensuring hydrostatic test dates are current. Final steps include securing backup firefighting, notifying personnel of completion, and restoring equipment. The document stresses compliance with safety regulations, proper documentation of maintenance, and the voluntary nature of providing a Technician's ID for manpower analysis.
This work item outlines the requirements for a contractor to clean, inspect, and recertify the Galley's Gaylord Hood supply and exhaust ventilation system and its fixed fire extinguishing system on a Coast Guard Cutter. The scope includes cleaning approximately 15 linear feet of interior ducting, adhering to SFLC Standard Specifications 0000 and 5100, and utilizing various Coast Guard drawings and technical publications as references. The contractor must provide 48-hour written notification before starting work, witness an initial operational test, and take before-and-after digital photographs of ducting interiors. After cleaning, the Gaylord Hood fire extinguishing system must be tested and recertified according to manufacturer requirements and Coast Guard guidance. The contractor is responsible for protective measures, handling interferences like piping and electrical wiring, and performing a post-repair operational test in the presence of a Coast Guard Inspector. The work is scheduled from January 26, 2026, to March 9, 2026, at the Cutter's homeport in Honolulu, HI.
The U.S. Coast Guard Naval Engineering Technical Standard 505-2, titled "Hoses and Expansion Joints" (Revision B, dated 09/16/2019), outlines comprehensive technical requirements for shipboard and other nonmetallic hoses and expansion joints. The document details design, classification, and maintenance protocols, emphasizing the use of a Hose Log Database for tracking and managing these components. It categorizes hoses into Standard, Non-Standard, Condition Based Maintenance, Replace-On-Failure, Portable, and Other, each with specific inspection and replacement schedules. The standard also covers installation guidelines, safety measures, and testing procedures, including hydrostatic testing. Distribution is restricted to authorized DHS/USCG/DOD personnel and their contractors due to export control regulations. This standard is crucial for ensuring the safety, reliability, and proper functioning of fluid systems across Coast Guard vessels.