Motor Plants & Auxiliary Boilers USCG Question #1341 (Set 26)

The indicator card shown in the illustration is produced with a/an __________. Illustration MO-0108

USCG Exam Illustration MO-0108
USCG Examination Diagram: Illustration MO-0108
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — rotating drum

Indicator cards require a paper-holding drum that oscillates or rotates proportionally to piston movement. This mechanical linkage records cylinder pressure versus piston displacement, providing essential operational data for evaluating indicated mean effective pressure and engine performance.

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