161.013-11—Prototype test.
(a)
Each manufacturer must test a prototype light identical to the lights to be certified prior to the labeling required by § 161.013-13.
(b)
If the prototype light fails to meet any of the general performance requirements of § 161.013-3 the lights must not be certified under this subpart.
(1)
Forward the test results within 30 days to the Commandant (CG-521), U. S. Coast Guard, 2100 2nd St., SW., Stop 7126, Washington, DC 20593-7126; and
(2)
Retain records of the test results for at least 5 years, or as long as the light is manufactured and certified, whichever is longer.
[CGD 76-183a, 44 FR 73054, Dec. 17, 1979, as amended by CGD 88-070, 53 FR 34536, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 95-072, 60 FR 50467, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 50734, Sept. 27, 1996]