STEERING-QUESTIONS                             NAME:

 

1.         Match the following hydraulic steering systems with their descriptions:

 

a.   Direct System         .......     1  The movement of the steering wheel serves only to control the power
                                                              hydraulics.
                                   

b.   Indirect System       .......      2  The movement of the steering wheel supplies the hydraulic power to       
                                                              move the rudder.
                                   

           

2.         “Dual ram steering systems can be used to increase steering force, and at the same time may be arranged to reduce side thrust on the rudder post!”
                                                  TRUE                   FALSE



 

3.         Describe two different types of cables which can be used for cable steering systems.
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4.         What is the disadvantage of using flexible multi-strand steel cable for steering systems?
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5.         With direct hydraulic steering, the pressure relief valve closes when large seas hit the rudder.

 

                                               TRUE                      FALSE

 

 

 

6.       How can hydraulic components be protected against contaminants in the hydraulic oil?
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7.         Describe two maintenance checks on a steering system.
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STEERING ANSWERS

 

1.         Match the following hydraulic steering systems with their descriptions:

 

a.   Direct System         .......     b 1  The movement of the steering wheel serves only to control the power
                                                              hydraulics.
                                   

b.   Indirect System       .......     a 2  The movement of the steering wheel supplies the hydraulic power to       
                                                              move the rudder.
                                   

 

2.   “Dual ram steering systems can be used to increase steering force, and at the same time may be arranged to reduce side thrust on the rudder post!”            TRUE



3.         Describe two different types of cables which can be used for cable steering systems.
Flexible multi-strand pull only cable.
Semi-rigid push-pull sheathed cable.

 

4.         What is the disadvantage of using flexible multi-stand steel cable for steering systems?
Pulleys and rollers have to be mounted to run the cable in suitable areas, and to allow the rudder to be pulled in either direction.

 

5.         With direct hydraulic steering, the pressure relief valve closes when large seas hit the rudder.                  FALSE

 

6.         How can hydraulic components be protected against contaminants in the hydraulic oil?
By the use of appropriate strainers and filters.

 

7.         Describe two maintenance checks on a steering system.
Resevoir fluid level……for leaks

 

Ranger Hope © 2005 (contains reworked material courtesy of ANTA)