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Question 1 of 205eccef9cbacbc34ba4d45a05

The steering gear shown in the illustration, when compared to the more conventional linear actuator ram units is/are __________. See illustration GS-0116.

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The steering gear shown in the illustration, when compared to the more conventional linear actuator ram units is/are __________. See illustration GS-0116.

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• Compare rotary vane steering gear to conventional linear ram (cylinder-and-ram) steering gears in terms of weight/space, leakage points, and torque output. • Think about how many moving seals and external piping connections you can see in this illustration versus a typical twin-ram system. • Consider what classification societies / inspection societies usually focus on when judging steering-gear dependability (simplicity, number of parts, proven service record).

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• Looking at the illustration, does this design appear to have more or fewer potential leak paths (rod seals, gland packing, long external pipes) than a conventional ram-type gear? • If you needed to produce the same torque on the rudder stock, would a rotary vane unit that acts directly on the stock likely be bulkier, or could it be more compact than two long rams and a tiller arrangement? • Do inspection societies automatically rate newer, more compact designs as more dependable, or do they require long service experience and redundancy before doing so?

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• Verify whether rotary vane units are commonly advertised as being more compact / lighter than ram-type units for the same torque. • Check how many high‑pressure dynamic seals and long external lines a ram system needs compared with what you can infer from the cutaway of this self‑contained housing. • Consider whether there is any explicit rule or guidance that inspection societies prefer vanes over rams, or if they mainly require that either type meets SOLAS/Classification steering gear criteria.

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Question 1 of 20

The steering gear shown in the illustration, when compared to the more conventional linear actuator ram units is/are __________. See illustration GS-0116.

less likely to sustain oil leaks

considered by inspection societies to be more dependable than the more conventional units due to the use of the vane motor

designed to be of lesser weight and size when compared with conventional units producing the same torque

all of the above are correct

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Question 1 / 205eccef9cbacbc34ba4d45a05

Question 1 of 205eccef9cbacbc34ba4d45a05

The steering gear shown in the illustration, when compared to the more conventional linear actuator ram units is/are __________. See illustration GS-0116.

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The steering gear shown in the illustration, when compared to the more conventional linear actuator ram units is/are __________. See illustration GS-0116.

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