{"data":{"id":"us/46-cfr-189.35-7","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"46 CFR 189.35-7","heading":"-7 Examinations.","body":"(a) Examination of weight handling gear will normally consist of a visual examination with access covers removed. Suitability of the equipment for the service intended will be emphasized. Disassembly of the equipment will be required only when there is evidence of a deficiency or an unsafe condition. Non-destructive tests, such as radiography, ultrasonic, electronic, or other methods may be used if appropriate, however will not be required.","path":["Title 46—Shipping","CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","SUBCHAPTER U—OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH VESSELS","PART 189—INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION","Subpart 189.35—Weight Handling Gear"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-46.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:26:22Z","sha256":"23e40d3c379378b9389cf778c8d0368a275fa32bdf3c5af400dc88a0d182e6c6","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/46-cfr-189.35-5","next":"us/46-cfr-189.35-9"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}