While inspecting the steering system at sea, you should check for ______.

a) air bubbles in the sight glass

b) any leaks in the system
c) overtravel in the rudder angle indicator
d) proper rotation of the hydraulic steering pump

A power failure in the hydraulic system of a compact type steering gear would cause the rudder to
______.
a) swing 35° right or left
b) remain locked in its last position
c) move to the midship position automatically
d) jam against the rudder emergency stops

Air trapped in the hydraulic fluid of a steering system would be indicated by ______.
a) the pump overspeeding
b) erratic rudder response
c) bubbles in the sight glass
d) ram relief valves lifting

When air becomes trapped in the hydraulic fluid of a steering system, the ______.
a) rudder will respond erratically
b) hydraulic ram movement will overspeed
c) sight glass will show bubbles
d) ram relief valves will lift

An electric motor failure in an electro-hydraulic steering gear system would cause the rudder to ______.
a) swing 35° right or left
b) remain locked in its last position
c) move to the midship position automatically
d) swing up against the rudder emergency stops

Air trapped in the hydraulic fluid of a steering system may be indicated by ______.
a) the steering pumps overspeeding
b) a jammed open relief valve
c) a constantly occurring improper rudder response
d) excessive ram pressure

When the helm angle position is changed, the series of corresponding events of the steering gear will
include ______.
I. rate of steering gear ram movement will be proportional to amount of helm angle input
II. degree of tilting plate (box) angle will be proportional to the amount of helm angle input
a) I only
b) II only
c) Both I and II
d) Neither I nor II
When the helm angle position is changed in the wheel house, a series of corresponding events of the
steering gear will occur and include the following:
I. The length of time the steering gear pump remains on stroke is proportional to helm angle input
II. System pressure will be higher when the vessel is operating "full astern"
a) I only
b) II only
c) Both I and II
d) Neither I nor II

If one hydraulic pump of an electro-hydraulic steering unit fails, the vessel's steering can be maintained
by using the ______.
a) trick wheel
b) accumulator
c) standby pump
d) telemotor

In an emergency, the electro-hydraulic steering units can be directly controlled by the ______.
a) trick wheel
b) rapson slide
c) follow-up gear
d) receiver unit

Which of the valve arrangements listed can be used to modify the four ram hydraulic steering gear
system, shown in the illustration, to a working two ram system? See illustration GS-0067.
a) Close valves 'C3', 'C4', and open valves 'B1', 'B2'
b) Close valves 'C2', 'C4', and open valves 'B2', 'B4'
c) Close valves 'C1', 'C3', and open valves 'B1', 'B2', 'B3'
d) Close valves 'C1', 'C2', and open valves 'B3', 'B4'

In the steering gear unit shown in the illustration, which of the actions listed will occur as 'left rudder' is
being attained? See illustration GS-0104.
a) Ram cylinder "A" is under hydraulic pressure.
b) Ram cylinder "H" is relieving hydraulic pressure.
c) Ram cylinder "D" is under hydraulic pressure.
d) All of the above.

The steering gear unit shown in the illustration, which of the conditions listed will occur as 'left rudder' is
being obtained and only the 'No. 1' steering gear pump is running? See illustration GS-0104.
a) Cylinder end "H" is under pressure.
b) Cylinder end "A" is relieving.
c) Cylinder end "E" is under pressure.
d) Cylinder end "F" is relieving.

When responding to a 'right rudder' command from the amidships position, which parts of the steering
gear system illustrated will be subjected to the highest pressure? See illustration GS-0137.
a) "C" and "F"
b) "E" and "B"
c) "F" and "E"
d) "B" and "C"

While responding to a right full rudder command from the amidships position, which of the cylinders
illustrated will be fully pressurized on the face of the pistons? See illustration GS-0104.
a) "B"
b) "C"
c) "E"
d) "A"

Which of the following actions will occur with the steering system shown in the illustration when
responding to a left rudder command from amidships? See illustration GS-0137.
a) The rudder stock "G" turns counterclockwise.
b) Only hose "J" will be placed under pressure during this maneuver.
c) The starboard ram will extend aft.
d) The six-way valve "N" will be opened.

If it were possible to simultaneously operate both main pumps shown in the steering gear illustration,
which of the following statements would be true if the starboard power unit were to be brought on line
with the port unit already in operation? See illustration GS-0123.
a) The indicated valve spool in "C" would shift to the left
b) Pump "I" would supply replenishing oil to the system
c) The starboard distributor valve "A" would allow recirculation of the starboard main pump
d) Pump "G" would supply servo control oil flow to control the main pump stroke control mechanism

The action necessary to use the steering gear room trick wheel when transferring the steering control
from the wheelhouse to local control, is to ______.
a) align the trick wheel to the rudder angle position before engaging
b) set the six-way control valve in the trick wheel position
c) open the power transfer switch before engaging the trick wheel
d) always place the rudder in the midship position to engage the trick wheel

Dual electro-hydraulic steering units usually operate ______.

a) with both pumps on line at the same time
b) with one pump on standby
c) with the follow-up gear disconnected
d) only when the rudder is moved amidships

In order to change over the main pumps shown in the illustrated steering gear, which of the
components listed must be manually actuated? See illustration GS-0123.
a) "A"
b) "C"
c) Six-way valve
d) Motor controller on-off switches

While inspecting the steering system at sea, you should check for ______.
a) air bubbles in the sight glass
b) any leaks in the system
c) overtravel in the rudder angle indicator
d) lost motion in the rams

While inspecting the steering gear at sea, you should check for ______.
a) any leaks in the system
b) accuracy of the rudder angle indicator
c) movement of the trick wheel
d) position of the six-way valve

When the steering gear is in operation, you should ______.

a) check hydraulic oil levels every hour
b) check the rams for overheating
c) check for excessive oil leakage from rams
d) drain water from telemotor cylinders each watch

The purging of air from an electro-hydraulic steering gear unit is necessary when ______.
a) changing over to hand pump operation
b) engaging the trick wheel
c) the system has been filled with new oil
d) the rudder angle indicator does not match the helm position

While at normal sea speed the rudder movement stops, but is restored after changing over power units.
At the earliest opportunity the faulty power unit is restarted with the following results: the rudder can
be remotely swung in only one direction, however using the trick wheel equal movement of the variable
stroke control device from neutral is available. The probable cause is ______. See illustration GS-0123.
a) only the solenoid coil 'F2' has burned out
b) either solenoid coil 'F1' or 'F3' has burned out
c) shaft "K" has developed a fault in the mechanical linkage
d) that pump "G" can not develop adequate discharge

If a severe leak develops in the electro-hydraulic steering gear, which of the listed conditions could
result?
a) Loss of vessel steering
b) Overheating of the gyrocompass
c) Jamming of the six-way valve
d) Jamming of the follow-up device

When air becomes trapped in the hydraulic fluid of a steering system, the ______.
a) rudder will respond sluggishly
b) hydraulic rams will overspeed
c) sight glass will show bubbles
d) ram relief valves will lift

Air trapped in the hydraulic fluid of a steering system would be indicated by ______.
a) an improper rudder response
b) hammering noises in the equipment or transmission lines
c) popping or sputtering noises
d) all the above

Air trapped in the hydraulic fluid of a steering system should be indicated by ______.
a) the pump overspeeding
b) an improper rudder response
c) bubbles in the sight glass
d) ram relief valves lifting

An electric power failure occurring in a electro-hydraulic steering gear would cause the rudder to
______.
a) automatically swing 35° right or left
b) remain locked in its last position
c) automatically shift to the midship position
d) jam against the rudder emergency stops