017/94

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Recipient Name
Lucas Western
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Their cargo winch and rescue hoists be modified so that the control circuitry incorporate a stop switch at the winding in limit which is independent of the control box circuitry.
Reply Text
Lucas Western has conducted an extensive review of the hoist's mechanical and electrical designs. Lucas Western concluded that a properly operated and maintained host provides the user with sufficient margins of safety. However, in light of this recommendation, Lucas Western engineering will consider this feature for future applications.
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