GOST 28556-2016 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 28556-2016 — "Моторы лодочные подвесные. Общие требования безопасности" / "Outboard motors. General safety requirements". A межгосударственный (interstate) standard that sets general safety, marking and documentation requirements for outboard (external) boat motors with piston internal-combustion engines used on small craft.

Abstract

This standard specifies general safety requirements for outboard boat motors with two‑stroke and four‑stroke piston internal combustion engines intended for use on small craft. It covers essential design, marking, information (instructions/warnings), test and measurement references (noise, emissions, electromagnetic compatibility) needed to ensure safe operation, handling and conformity assessment. GOST 28556-2016 replaces the earlier GOST 28556-90 and was introduced for voluntary national application in the Russian Federation as of 1 January 2017.

General information

• Status: Active (in force).
• Publication date: Approved 14 June 2016; introduced (date of effect) 1 January 2017.
• Publisher: Federal Agency on Technical Regulating and Metrology (Rosstandart) / adopted as a Межгосударственный стандарт (Interstate Standard).
• ICS / categories: 27.020 (Internal combustion engines); related fields include small craft propulsion and safety.
• Edition / version: GOST 28556-2016 (2016 edition). Replaces GOST 28556-90. Includes amendments published (notably IUS/Amendment 12/2021).
• Number of pages: 12 pages (typical published text).

Scope

The standard applies to outboard boat motors (подвесные лодочные моторы) fitted with two‑stroke or four‑stroke piston internal combustion engines intended for small craft (маломерные суда). It provides general safety requirements covering design and construction, marking and identification, user information and warnings, and references to test methods for noise, emissions and electromagnetic compatibility. It does not replace more specific type‑oriented standards and is intended to be used together with applicable normative references for test procedures and emission/noise limits.

Key topics and requirements

• Scope and definitions: terms for outboard motors, small craft and related components (fuel tanks, controls, families of motors).
• Marking and identification: mandatory information such as manufacturer name, model/type, serial number, declared effective power and other marking rules; provisions for permanent marking or durable nameplates.
• User information and warnings: required content and format of instructions for safe installation, operation, maintenance, transportation and disposal; warning labels and symbols.
• Design and safety features: general requirements to reduce risks during normal use and foreseeable misuse (guards, moving parts protection, start‑in‑gear prevention where applicable, control layout and ergonomics).
• Fuel system safety: provisions and references for portable fuel tanks, fuel lines and connectors (compatibility with portable fuel system standards and safe installation practices).
• Acoustic and emissions requirements: references to measurement standards for noise (ГОСТ 17.2.4.04‑82, ГОСТ 17187‑2010) and to exhaust emission measurement standards (ГОСТ ISO 8178 series).
• Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC): requirements and references to EMC standards and tests (e.g., ГОСТ 30804.4.3‑2013, ГОСТ 30804.6.2‑2013).
• Testing and conformity: reference to specific test methods and measurement procedures for declared performance and safety verifications (static thrust, noise, emissions, EMC, etc.).
• Documentation and conformity information: technical documentation to accompany the motor for conformity assessment, including data needed for certification and market surveillance.

Typical use and users

Primary users are manufacturers and designers of outboard motors, conformity assessment bodies and test laboratories, importers, distributors and regulatory agencies involved in product safety and market surveillance, as well as boat builders and professional maintenance/repair services that need to ensure equipment meets safety, marking and information requirements for small craft applications.

Related standards

Normative and related standards frequently referenced with GOST 28556-2016 include: the previous GOST 28556-90 (superseded); ГОСТ ISO 8178 series (exhaust emissions measurement); ГОСТ 17187-2010 (sound level meters) and ГОСТ 17.2.4.04-82 (noise characteristics); ГОСТ 30804.4.3-2013 and ГОСТ 30804.6.2-2013 (EMC); ISO/IEC and ISO standards relevant to outboard motors and small craft such as ISO 11547 (start‑in‑gear protection), ISO 13342 (static thrust measurement for outboard motors), ISO 8665 (marine propulsion engine power declarations) and ISO 13591 (portable fuel systems for outboard motors).

Keywords

outboard motor, outboard engine, лодочный мотор, подвесной мотор, safety requirements, marking, EMC, noise measurement, exhaust emissions, small craft, static thrust, start‑in‑gear, user instructions, conformity assessment, GOST 28556-2016.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST 28556-2016 is an interstate (межгосударственный) standard titled "Outboard motors. General safety requirements" that sets general safety, marking and information requirements for outboard (podvесnye) boat motors with piston internal combustion engines used on small craft.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers definitions, design and safety measures, marking and identification, required user information and warnings, and references to measurement and test methods for noise, emissions and EMC. It gives general requirements; detailed testing and limits are handled via normative references.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Motor manufacturers, designers, test laboratories, conformity assessors, importers/distributors, boatbuilders, maintenance services and regulatory bodies responsible for product safety and market surveillance.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: GOST 28556-2016 is the current (active) edition adopted in 2016 and put into effect 1 January 2017. It replaces GOST 28556-90. Subsequent amendments (for example IUS/Amendment 12/2021) have been recorded; users should verify the national registry for the latest amendment status before certification or design changes.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of the body of standards covering internal combustion engines and small craft safety — used together with related GOST and ISO standards (emissions, noise, EMC, portable fuel systems, thrust measurement and start‑in‑gear protection) to provide comprehensive safety and test requirements for marine propulsion equipment.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Outboard motor, safety requirements, marking, small craft, internal combustion engine, noise, emissions, EMC, start‑in‑gear, static thrust, portable fuel tank.