Which of the following statements is correct concerning the operating function of the governor shown in the illustration? Illustration MO-0096
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — Excess oil under high-pressure is released from the spring loaded accumulators to the sump.
Spring-loaded accumulators in hydraulic governors maintain steady internal operating pressure while discharging excess high-pressure oil back to the sump during rapid control shifts or stabilization transients.
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