AS 2227-2006

1 - AS 2227-2006 YACHTING HARNESSES AND LINES-CONVENTIONAL LINES
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - 1 SCOPE
6 - 2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
6 - 3 DEFINITIONS
6 - 3.1 Adjusting buckle
6 - 3.2 Attachment point
6 - 3.3 Crotch strap
6 - 3.4 Harness
6 - 3.5 Holding down device
6 - 3.6 Keeper
7 - 3.7 Line
7 - 3.8 Load indicator
7 - 3.9 Securing buckle
7 - 4 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
7 - 4.1 Harnesses
7 - 4.1.1 General
7 - 4.1.2 Size
7 - 4.1.3 Webbing straps
7 - 4.1.4 Slackening
7 - 4.1.5 Load indicators
8 - 4.1.6 Attachment point
8 - 4.1.7 Buckles
8 - 4.2 Lines
8 - 4.2.1 General
8 - 4.2.2 Length
8 - 4.2.3 Hooks
8 - 4.2.4 Load indicators
8 - 5 MATERIALS
8 - 5.1 Webbing straps
9 - 5.2 Line
9 - 5.3 Thread
9 - 5.4 Fittings
9 - 5.5 Non-magnetic properties
9 - 6 SEWING
9 - 7 DYNAMIC LOAD
9 - 7.1 Harnesses
9 - 7.2 Lines
10 - 8 INSTRUCTIONS FOR HARNESSES
10 - 9 MARKING FOR HARNESSES
10 - 10 INSTRUCTIONS FOR LINES
11 - 11 MARKING FOR LINES
12 - APPENDIX A - METHOD OF TEST FOR LOAD INDICATORS
12 - A1 SCOPE
12 - A2 PRINCIPLE
12 - A3 APPARATUS
12 - A4 TEST PIECE
12 - A5 CONDITIONING OF TEST PIECE
12 - A6 PROCEDURE
13 - A7 REPORT
14 - APPENDIX B - METHOD OF TEST FOR NON°MAGNETIC PROPERTIES
14 - B1 SCOPE
14 - B2 PRINCIPLE
14 - B3 APPARATUS
14 - B4 PROCEDURE
14 - B5 TEST REPORT
15 - APPENDIX C - METHOD OF TEST FOR DYNAMIC LOAD ON A HARNESS
15 - C1 SCOPE
15 - C2 PRINCIPLE
15 - C3 APPARATUS
15 - C4 PROCEDURE
16 - C5 REPORT
19 - APPENDIX D - METHOD OF TEST FOR DYNAMIC LOAD ON A LINE
19 - D1 SCOPE
19 - D2 PRINCIPLE
19 - D3 APPARATUS
19 - D4 PROCEDURE
20 - D5 REPORT

Specifies the design, performance and marking requirements for harnesses and conventional yachting lines.

This Standard specifies requirements for harnesses and lines for use by yachtsmen, including children. It includes general design requirements, constructional requirements, test methods and requirements for individual components, together with dynamic load tests. The lines covered by this Standard are those that require manual declipping at the boat anchorage point.This Standard applies to harnesses and lines for use by yachtsmen engaged in both offshore (including ocean racing) and inshore (including trailerable yachts) activities.It is not applicable to dinghy ‘trapeze’ harnesses, windsurfing harnesses, seat harnesses for fast motor boats and harnesses intended to provide protection from falling from a height.

Originated as AS 2227-1978.
Previous edition 1992.
Fifth edition 2006.