Question 361General Subjects - QMED

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If a lifeboat winch allows a lifeboat to descend to the water at an excessive speed, you should _______________.

Aadjust the centrifugal brake mechanism
Bengage the motor friction clutch bands
Cadjust the davit mounted limit switches
Dremove unnecessary weight from the boat
AI Explanation

You are correct, the answer A) adjust the centrifugal brake mechanism is the correct response. The centrifugal brake mechanism on a lifeboat winch is designed to control the descent speed of the lifeboat. If the lifeboat is descending at an excessive speed, it indicates that the centrifugal brake is not functioning properly and needs to be adjusted. Adjusting the brake mechanism will increase the braking force, slowing down the descent rate to a safe and controlled speed. The other options are incorrect because they do not directly address the issue of excessive descent speed. Engaging the motor friction clutch bands, adjusting the davit-mounted limit switches, or removing unnecessary weight from the boat would not directly fix the problem of the lifeboat descending too quickly.

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