Which device is designed to automatically hold the load if power should fail to an electric winch?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — Electromagnetic brake
The electromagnetic brake is an engineered fail-safe device integrated into electric cargo winches designed to automatically de-energize and clamp the drum, holding suspended loads securely if electrical power fails.
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