7.A1.5 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION
In addition to the faults which necessitate the withdrawal from service and reference to a Competent Person given for conventional winches, suspended winches should be withdrawn if any of the following faults are found:
Damage, wear, deformation or corrosion to the top suspension fitting. Open or distorted hooks or if safety catch is damaged, missing or does not operate correctly. Shackle distorted, worn, incorrectly fitted pin, etc.
Damage or wear to the suspension sheave, particularly wear to the sides of the sheave groove.
Damage, wear, distortion or corrosion to the suspension sheave/top suspension fitting mounting bracket.
Bent, twisted, cracked or distorted extension tubes.