ASTM F985-18(2023)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Pilot Platform
Standard Specification for 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 covers design and construction details for pilot platforms.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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Standards Content (Sample)
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F985 − 18 (Reapproved 2023) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Pilot Platform
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F985; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3. Ordering Information
1.1 This specification covers design and construction details 3.1 Pilot platforms shall be ordered by this ASTM designa-
tion and year of issue.
for pilot platforms.
3.2 Paint finish (if other than standard).
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
4. Materials and Methods
standard.
4.1 Platforms shall be welded-aluminum construction in
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
accordance with Specification B221, Alloy 5086.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
4.2 Decking shall be serrated-aluminum grating.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4.3 Canopy shall be of vinyl-nylon construction with sewn
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical seams and metallic grommets.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.4 Canopy tie-downs shall be 4 mm nylon line.
4.5 Paint finish, if required, shall be in accordance with
2. Referenced Documents
customer specifications.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5. Dimensions, Weight, and Permissible Variations
B221 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Ex-
truded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes
5.1 Dimensions as indicated in Figs. 1-7.
5.2 The approximate unit weight is 1250 N.
5.3 The construction tolerance is 4 mm, except bolt hole
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships
location 1 mm.
and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.03 on
Outfitting and Deck Machinery.
6. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
Current edition approved July 1, 2023. Published July 2023. Originally approved
in 1986. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as F985 – 18. DOI: 10.1520/F0985- 6.1 Shelters shall be free of weld splatter, sharp edges, and
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