Engine General (Supplementary) USCG Question #1336 (Set 24)

A horizontal electro-mechanical anchor windlass is equipped with two warping heads, two wildcats, two manual brake hand wheels, two clutch control levers, and a multipoint lever- operated pedestal-mounted controller. What statement is true as it pertains to the operation of the windlass clutch control levers?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — The clutch control levers are used to engage and disengage the wildcats only. They have no control over the warping heads.

Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: The clutch control levers are used to engage and disengage the wildcats only. They have no control over the warping heads..

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