ASTM F1003-19

Standard Specification for Searchlights on Motor Lifeboats

ABSTRACT
This specification covers searchlights for motor lifeboats. Searchlights shall be of sturdy construction, and free from mechanical, electrical, or other imperfections or defects which materially affect appearance or which may affect quality, reliability, or serviceability. Watertightness test, operational test, impact test, light projection test, and switch endurance test shall be performed to meet the requirements prescribed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers searchlights for motor lifeboats. This specification is incorporated in U.S. Coast Guard Regulation 46 CFR 199.175 for survival craft and rescue equipment.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 7, of this specification:  This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 28-Feb-2019
• ICS: 47.080 - Small craft
• Technical Committee: F25 - Ships and Marine Technology
• Drafting Committee: F25.10 - Electrical

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:F1003 −19 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Searchlights on Motor Lifeboats
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1003; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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1. Scope 2.3 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):
46 CFR 199Title 46 CFR, Shipping, Part 199, Lifesaving
1.1 This specification covers searchlights for motor life-
Appliances and Arrangements
boats. This specification is incorporated in U.S. Coast Guard
Regulation 46 CFR 199.175 for survival craft and rescue
3. Terminology
equipment.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.2 Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegarded
3.1.1 lot, n—a manufacturer’s production run for a specific
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
type of searchlight.
information only.
3.1.2 order batch, n—size of a specific contract or purchase
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
order taken from the lot.
test method portion, Section 7, of this specification: This
3.1.3 production testing, n—testing performed during a lot
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
run of specific searchlights.
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
4. Materials and Manufacture
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
4.1 Material:
regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.1.1 All materials used in the construction of these search-
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
lightsshallbeofaqualitysuitableforthepurposeintendedand
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
shall conform to the requirements of this specification.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
4.1.2 The searchlight shall be constructed of brass, copper-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
alloy, an equivalent corrosion-resistant material, or a material
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
that when tested in accordance with Practice B117 for 200 h,
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
does not show signs of pitting, cracking, or deterioration.
4.1.3 Plastic,whenused,shallbeofasuitablethermoplastic
2. Referenced Documents
orthermosettingmaterialsomoldedastoproduceadensesolid
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
structure,uniformintexture,finish,andmechanicalproperties.
B117Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
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5. Requirements
2.2 ANSI Standards:
ANSI/ASQ Z1.4Sampling Procedures and Tables for In-
5.1 The height of the searchlight from the base to the top of
spection by Attributes
the light shall not exceed 19 in. (483 mm).
5.2 The housing of the searchlight shall be capable of free
movement of at least 60° above and 45° below the horizontal,
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F25 on Ships
and be able to rotate 360° in the horizontal plane. There shall
and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.10 on
be a means provided to lock the searchlight in any desired
Electrical.
Current edition approved March 1, 2019. Published March 2019. Originally position without the use of tools (vertically and horizontally).
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approved in 1986. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F1003–02 (2012) .
5.3 The searchlight shall be capable of illuminating a light
DOI: 10.1520/F1003-19.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or colored object at night at 55 ft (16.8 m). The searchlight shall
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
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the ASTM website. Available from U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of
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Available fromAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Washington, DC 20401-0001, http://
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project a beam of light of not less than 5.5 ft (1.68 m) in With the searchlight stabilized at this temperature, it shall be
diameter at a distance of 55 ft from the light source. The edge immediately subjected to the low- and high-impact tests
of the be
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
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Designation: F1003 − 02 (Reapproved 2012) F1003 − 19 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Searchlights on Motor Lifeboats
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1003; 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.
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ε NOTE—Reapproved with editorial changes in October 2012.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers searchlights for motor lifeboats. This specification is incorporated in U.S. Coast Guard Regulation
46 CFR 199.175 for survival craft and rescue equipment.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 7, of this specification: This standard
does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
1.4 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
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2.2 Military Standard:ANSI Standards:
MIL-STD-105DANSI/ASQ Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
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2.3 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):
46 CFR 199 Title 46 CFR, Shipping, Part 199, Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements
3. Descriptions of Terms Specific to This Standard
3.1 lot—a manufacturer’s production run for a specific type of searchlight.
3.2 order batch—size of a specific contract or purchase order taken from the lot.
3.3 production testing—testing performed during a lot run of specific searchlights.
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 lot, n—a manufacturer’s production run for a specific type of searchlight.
3.1.2 order batch, n—size of a specific contract or purchase order taken from the lot.
3.1.3 production testing, n—testing performed during a lot run of specific searchlights.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.10 on
Electrical.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2012March 1, 2019. Published November 2012March 2019. Originally approved in 1986. Last previous edition approved in 20072012
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as F1003 – 02 (2007).(2012) . DOI: 10.1520/F1003-02R12E01.10.1520/F1003-19.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from DLA Document Services, Building 4/D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, http://quicksearch.dla.mil.American National Standards Institute
(ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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Available from U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Washington, DC 20401-0001, http://www.access.gpo.gov.
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4. Materials and Manufacture
4.1 Material:
4.1.1 All materials used in the construction of these searchlights shall be of a quality suitable for the purpose intended and shall
conform to the requirements of this specification.
4.1.2 The searchlight shall be constructed of brass, copper-alloy, an equivalent corrosion-resistant material, or a material that
when tested in accordance with Practice B117 for 200 h, does not show signs of pitting, cracking, or deterioration.
4.1.3 Plastic, when used, shall be of a suitable thermoplastic or thermosetting material so molded as to produce a dense solid
structure, uniform in texture, finish, and mechanical properties.
5. Requirements
5.1 The height of the searchlight from the base
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