Motor Plants & Auxiliary Boilers USCG Question #591 (Set 13)

The direct acting mechanical governor used with some small diesel engines, controls fuel flow to the engine by __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — governor flyweight motion acting on fuel controls through suitable linkage

Direct-acting mechanical governors rely on flyweights moving against a speeder spring, transmitting centrifugal force directly through mechanical linkages to position the engine fuel control rack.

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