The pinion of an auxiliary diesel electric starting motor normally engages the flywheel ring gear by means of a/an __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — Bendix drive or similar mechanism
The Bendix drive utilizes a spring-loaded inertia pinion that automatically advances along a threaded sleeve to mesh with the flywheel ring gear when the starting motor spins, instantly disengaging via centrifugal force once the engine fires.
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