ASTM F985-00(2006)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Panama Canal Pilot Platform
Standard Specification for Panama Canal Pilot Platform
ABSTRACT
This specification provides design and construction details for Panama Canal pilot platforms placed aboard the vessel. Platforms shall conform to the requirements of the Panama Canal Commission and Title 35 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The platforms shall be welded-aluminum construction. Decking shall be serrated-aluminum grating. Canopy shall be of vinyl-nylon construction with sewn seams and metallic grommets. Finally, canopy tie-downs shall be of a specified nylon line thickness.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification provides design and construction details for Panama Canal pilot platforms.
1.2 Platforms shall be placed aboard the vessel in accordance with the requirements of the Panama Canal Commission and Title 35 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
1.3 The values stated in metric units are to be regarded as the standard.
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Designation:F985 −00(Reapproved 2006) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Panama Canal Pilot Platform
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF985;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3. Ordering Information
1.1 This specification provides design and construction 3.1 Pilot platforms shall be ordered by this ASTM designa-
details for Panama Canal pilot platforms. tion and year of issue.
1.2 Platforms shall be placed aboard the vessel in accor- 3.2 Paint finish (if other than standard).
dance with the requirements of the Panama Canal Commission
4. Materials and Methods
and Title 35 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
4.1 Platforms shall be welded-aluminum construction in
1.3 The values stated in metric units are to be regarded as
accordance with Specification B221, Alloy 5086.
the standard.
4.2 Decking shall be serrated-aluminum grating.
2. Referenced Documents
4.3 Canopy shall be of vinyl-nylon construction with sewn
2.1 ASTM Standards:
seams and metallic grommets.
B221 Specification forAluminum andAluminum-Alloy Ex-
4.4 Canopy tie-downs shall be ⁄8-in. (DN 4-mm) nylon line.
truded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes
4.5 Paint finish, if required, shall be in accordance with
2.2 Federal Standard:
customer specifications.
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 35 Panama Canal Regu-
lations (Parts 1 through 299)
5. Dimensions, Weight, and Permissible Variations
5.1 Dimensions as indicated in Figs. 1-7.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships
5.2 The approximate unit weight is 1250 N.
and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.03 on
5.3 The construction tolerance is 4 mm, except bolt hole
Outfitting and Deck Machinery.
Current edition approved May 1, 2006. Published May 2006. Originally
location 1 mm.
approved in 1986. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as F985 – 00, which was
withdrawn in February 2000 and reinstated in May 2000. DOI: 10.1520/F0985-
6. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
00R06.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 6.1 Shelters shall be free of weld splatter, sharp edges, and
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