Tag: #fatiguefailure

  • EK General Oct 2022 (Q6)

    EK General Oct 2022 (Q6)

    With reference to a hydraulic steering gear, explain EACH of the following: (a) the factors that may contribute to the failure of a hydraulic pipe coupling: (2) (b) why it is of the utmost importance that in the event of a hydraulic system failure that the rudder is locked and isolation of the affected area…

  • EK General Dec 2017 (Q5)

    EK General Dec 2017 (Q5)

    (a) State the regulation pertaining to the main and auxiliary steering gear with reference to EACH of the following (i) Rudder angle and time of operation (2) (ii) Electrical supply (3) (b) With reference to hydraulic steering gear, explain EACH of the following (i) The factors that may contribute to the failure of a hydraulic…