What condition of wire rope requires it to be immediately removed from service?

What condition of wire rope requires it to

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AAny visible lubrication on the outer wires
BSix randomly distributed broken wires in one rope lay
CSlight surface oxidation on the outer strands
DA rope diameter within 2% of nominal

✓ Correct answer: B. Six randomly distributed broken wires in one rope lay ASME B30.5 specifies removal criteria including six randomly distributed broken wires in one lay length or three broken wires in one strand in one lay. Lubrication and minor oxidation are normal; small diameter variance within tolerance is acceptable.

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