Motor Plants & Auxiliary Boilers USCG Question #601 (Set 13)

Which of the listed conditions will result in the failure of an auxiliary diesel engine to shut down?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — Lube oil entering in the air intake manifold.

Lube oil entering the air intake manifold acts as an uncontrolled secondary fuel source, causing diesel engine runaway and rendering standard fuel rack shutoff mechanisms ineffective.

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