An "on-load" release system on a survival craft means the cable can be released __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — at any time
An on-load release mechanism is specifically engineered under LSA Code requirements to allow survival craft falls to be released at any time, including when the craft is still partially or fully loaded by the weight of the boat.
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