- (a) Power-driven steering systems must have means to be brought into operation from a dead ship condition, without external aid. The system must automatically resume operation after an electric power outage.
(b) Control of power-driven steering systems from the main steering control location must include, as applicable—
- (1) Control of any necessary ancillary device (motor, pump, valve, etc.);
- (2) A pilot light to indicate operation of each power unit; and
- (3) Visual and audible alarms to indicate loss of power to the control system or power units and overload of electric motors.
- (c) Overcurrent protection for steering system electric circuits must meet § 111.93-11 of this chapter, as applicable.