What action should you take if full power vibration limits are exceeded on a gas turbine engine?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — Reduce power to stay within limits.
Vibration limits are established to prevent mechanical fatigue and catastrophic failure of rotating components. If limits are exceeded at full power, the immediate operational priority is to reduce power to bring the engine back within safe vibration parameters, thereby mitigating the risk of structural damage to the turbine.
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