Steering Systems Flashcards
What is the condition where the steering system moves a few degrees beyond the ordered angle and returns back to the ordered angle?
Overshoot
What is the max degree of error in a steering system?
2 degrees
What is the condition where the steering system positions beyond the ordered angle and stays there?
Over travel
What are the basic components of a steering system on a Coast Guard ship?
Steering controls, hydraulic system, rudder feedback system, emergency system
What are the main and emergency power sources for the steering system?
Hydraulic and Electric
In primary mode, the steering system, operates in the ________ mode.
Follow up and non-follow up
If the error in a steering system is positive, then the ship will steer which way?
To the right
What prevents a rudder from driving into the stops?
Rudder feedback
What does the autopilot system accomplish on the ship?
The job of a helmsman.
When the autopilot system is running, if an error signal is sent to the rudder system, what will happen?
The ship will turn
When troubleshooting a faulty autopilot system, if you shift from autopilot to hand mode and the helm responds, what is MOST likely the cause?
Problem with the autopilot circuit.
In the primary mode, the steering system operates in the ______ modes?
Follow up, non follow up, and autopilot
What is defined as the average speed that the steering system rotates the rudder under full power and full pump displacement?
Rudder rate
What is the max degree when a ship is operating in astern propulsion?
10 degrees
What is the term when the helm indicators and the rudder angle indicators do not display the same angle?
Indicator split
