Engine General (Supplementary) USCG Question #727 (Set 13)

Which of the following types of diesel engine lubricating oil filtration schemes must be equipped with a bypass relief valve to insure that the engine bearings are not starved of oil if the filter element should become severely restricted or blocked?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — Full-flow filter

Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: Full-flow filter.

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