Question 575 Deck General

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What does item "A" refer to in illustration D045DG of a 30-ton pedestal crane?

Diagram for USCG Deck General: What does item "A" refer to in illustration D045DG of a 30-ton pedestal crane?
A Boom luffing falls
B Remote block tagline system
C Slewing cable
D Cargo hoist falls
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) Cargo hoist falls. In the illustration D045DG of a 30-ton pedestal crane, item "A" refers to the cargo hoist falls, which are the cables or ropes that lift and lower the cargo or load. This is a standard component of a pedestal crane and is responsible for the vertical movement of the load. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the specific item labeled as "A" in the given illustration. The boom luffing falls, remote block tagline system, and slewing cable are other components of the crane, but they are not what item "A" represents in this particular diagram.

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