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Capstan Hoist Certification Requirements: What Tower Crews Actually Need

There is no federal "capstan license" — but carriers and tower owners still turn crews away over capstan paperwork. Here is what they actually check, who needs it, and how to get compliant fast.

6 min read · Updated Jul 2026

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