Q7. With respect to hydraulic Ram steering gears:
A. What emergency locking device can be used in order to speedily bring the steering gear to rest? State with reasons the best angular position to lock the steering gear. (4)
B. Use a simple sketch to show where the “Jumping” (top) and "wear down" (bottom) rudder carrier ring clearances can be measured. Indicate what clearances you would expect with a new steering gear. (8)
C. State the consequences of the wear down clearance being reduced to less than zero. (4)
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Q7. With respect to hydraulic Ram steering gears:
A. What emergency locking device can be used in order to speedily bring the steering gear to rest? State with one reason the best angular position to lock the steering gear. (4)
B. Use a simple sketch to show where the “Jumping” (top) and "wear down" (bottom) rudder carrier ring clearances can be measured. Indicate what clearances you would expect with a new steering gear. (8)
C. State the consequences of the wear down clearance being reduced to less than zero. (4)
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