---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 160.040-2"
title: "46"
number: "160.040-2"
heading: "Type and size."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/160.040-2"
---

# §160.040-2. Type and size.

- (a) Impulse-projected rocket type line-throwing appliances required by this subpart shall be of a type consisting essentially of a pistol or launcher, which can be hand held and hand directed, or suitably supported and hand directed.
- (b) Impulse-projected rocket type line-throwing appliances shall weigh (complete with one rocket, bridle, and leader) not to exceed 16 kg (35 lb.) and shall be of a size easily manageable by one person.
- (c) Alternate arrangements which meet the performance requirements of this subpart will be given special consideration. Line-throwing appliances meeting the requirements of MIL-L-45505 Type I will be considered as meeting the requirements of this subpart subject to approval of the Commandant.

## Notes

### Source

Source: CGD 76-048a, CGD 76-048b, 44 FR 73089, Dec. 17, 1979, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3703, 4302; E.O. 12234; 45 FR 58801; 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; and DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.