NF ISO 14227
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Small craft - Magnetic compasses
This International Standard specifies the general requirements for the construction as well as the performance oftype tests of magnetic compasses on board small craft of hull length up to 24 m. It refers to liquid magneticcompasses, which can be inspected (e.g. not sealed), either equipped with a direct reading system, or of thereflecting/projecting type.This International Standard also covers magnetic compasses (3.1) not supported on gimbals. The requirementsrelating to gimbals do not refer to such magnetic compasses.This International Standard does not cover dry card compasses, or types of compasses designed on principles different from those stated above or not complying with thedescription given in this clause (e.g. transmitting compasses).
This International Standard specifies the general requirements for the construction as well as the performance of
type tests of magnetic compasses on board small craft of hull length up to 24 m. It refers to liquid magnetic
compasses, which can be inspected (e.g. not sealed), either equipped with a direct reading system, or of the
reflecting/projecting type.
This International Standard also covers magnetic compasses (3.1) not supported on gimbals. The requirements
relating to gimbals do not refer to such magnetic compasses.
This International Standard does not cover
dry card compasses, or
types of compasses designed on principles different from those stated above or not complying with the
description given in this clause (e.g. transmitting compasses).
- Avant-proposiv
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1 Domaine d'application1
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2 Références normatives1
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3 Termes et définitions2
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4 Marquage3
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5 Compas magnétiques3
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5.1 Fabrication et matériau3
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5.2 Cuvette de compas3
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5.3 Équipage magnétique3
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5.4 Index4
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5.5 Rose du compas5
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5.6 Exactitude5
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5.7 Essai de température6
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5.8 Essai en environnements humide, chaud et salé6
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6 Habitacles, couvercles d'habitacles et équipements connexes6
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7 Emplacement du compas à bord du bateau6
- Annexe A (normative) Conformité à la présente Norme internationale7
- Annexe B (informative) Emplacement et compensation des compas magnétiques à bord du bateau8
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