The original bridge gage reading for a reduction gear bearing was measured as .008 inches. A year later, the bridge gage reading for the same bearing is .010 inches. This indicates __________.

Correct Answer: Option C — bearing wear is .002 inch

In USCG Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines), regarding 'The original bridge gage reading for a reduction gear bearing was measured as .008 inches. A year later, the bridge gage reading for the same bearing is .010 inches. This indicates', the verified engineering fact is: 'bearing wear is .002 inch'.