Solid contaminants are prevented from entering the main lube oil system by way of the main engine sump, through the use of __________.

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a suction inlet located approximately 10 inches (254 mm) above the sump bottom

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fine mesh screening placed around the pump suction line in the sump

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baffles installed without limber or lightening holes to trap the particles

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a 10 inch (254 mm) dome installed just below the suction inlet and provided with a pipe-opening within one inch of the dome

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