USCG Exam PracticeBearings, lubrication, and care of machine parts
According to federal regulations, the lubricating oil system on a vessel must be designed to function satisfactorily at which combination of permanent list and trim?
- ✓ 15° list and 5° trimCorrect
- B. 10° list and 5° trim
- C. 15° list and 10° trim
- D. 5° list and 15° trim
Why A is correct
46 CFR §56.50-80(a) specifies that the lubricating oil system must be designed to function satisfactorily when the vessel has a permanent 15° list and a permanent 5° trim. The other combinations are not stated in the regulation.
Cited:46 CFR §56.50-80(a)