In a Bendix starter drive, the pinion engagement with the flywheel ring gear is initiated by __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — starter drive shaft rotation
A Bendix drive utilizes starter drive shaft rotation against a spiral helix sleeve, creating inertia that naturally advances and meshes the pinion gear into the flywheel ring gear.
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