The purpose of an oil mist detector in a main propulsion diesel engine is to warn of __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — a possible overheated bearing
Oil mist detectors monitor crankcase atmosphere opacity to provide early warning of dense atomized oil mist generated by localized overheating of journal or crankpin bearings.
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