Class 4 (4th Engineer) MEP 📅 Aug 2022

Exam Question

(a) Outline the advantages and disadvantages of a planned maintenance scheme for an auxiliary diesel engine. (6)

(b) State the advantages of condition monitoring as a method of deciding when auxiliary engine component overhaul is necessary. (5)

(c) Suggest the means that are normally available (i.e. without the need for elaborate or expensive equipment) to check the condition of a diesel engine as a guide to ascertain the maintenance that is actually needed.

Reference Answer

### (a) Advantages and Disadvantages of a Planned Maintenance Scheme (PMS)
A Planned Maintenance Scheme (PMS) is a proactive approach where maintenance tasks are carried out at predetermined intervals (running hours or calendar-based) as recommended by the engine manufacturer. The goal is to prevent failures before they occur.
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