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Question 1 of 270705eccef9cbacbc34ba4d45a14

Under normal operating conditions, the rudder is hydraulically locked unless which situation occurs?

Question 1 of 27070

Under normal operating conditions, the rudder is hydraulically locked unless which situation occurs?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Hydraulically locked rudder – what it means for movement and pressure in the system • How a variable stroke pump and control system work together to move the rudder • What happens in normal vs. emergency/manual steering modes

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: Under completely normal, automatic bridge control, what has to change in the hydraulic system for the rudder to start moving? • Which option describes a normal command signal that would cause hydraulic flow to the ram, instead of a failure or backup method? • Which answers describe abnormal or failure conditions rather than the normal operating condition mentioned in the question?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which choice describes a normal steering command rather than a failure or backup mode • Eliminate any choices that clearly involve loss of power or manual/emergency override of the main system • Confirm which option would actually cause hydraulic pressure/flow to change, releasing the rudder from its locked condition so it can move

Question 1 of 27070

Under normal operating conditions, the rudder is hydraulically locked unless which situation occurs?

The variable stroke pump is off stroke

A rudder order is given by the control system

An electric power system failure occurs at the steering gear

The manual trick wheel is engaged for steering

Question 1 / 270705eccef9cbacbc34ba4d45a14

Question 1 of 270705eccef9cbacbc34ba4d45a14

Under normal operating conditions, the rudder is hydraulically locked unless which situation occurs?

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Question 1 of 27070

Under normal operating conditions, the rudder is hydraulically locked unless which situation occurs?