Coast Guard Exams
Question 51Motor Plants - 1st Asst/Chief70% to pass

The component labeled "A" on the engine reversing device shown in the illustration, performs its function by transmitting. Illustration MO-0125

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AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) a pneumatic signal which activates a hydraulic control cylinder allowing the camshaft to shift axially. The component labeled "A" on the engine reversing device is responsible for transmitting a pneumatic signal that activates a hydraulic control cylinder. This allows the camshaft to shift axially, which is the key function of the engine reversing device in order to reverse the direction of the engine. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the mechanism of the engine reversing device. Options A, B, and C involve different methods of engine control that are not relevant to the specific component and function described in the question.