USCG Exam PracticeLube oil and fuel oil systems
According to 46 CFR §56.50-80, the lubricating oil system for a vessel must be designed to function satisfactorily at what maximum angles of permanent list and trim?
- ✓ 15° list and 5° trimCorrect
- B. 5° list and 15° trim
- C. 10° list and 5° trim
- D. 15° list and 10° trim
Why A is correct
46 CFR §56.50-80(a) states the lubricating oil system must be designed to function satisfactorily when the vessel has a permanent 15° list and a permanent 5° trim. These figures are frequently transposed in distractors on exam questions.
Cited:46 CFR §56.50-80