Exam Question
With reference to main engine with tie rod explain:
(a) Function (3)
(b) Effect on main engine in case slack (3)
(c) Identifying slackness (3)
(d) Material (3)
(e) Tightening procedure (4)
Class 2 (2nd Engineer)
MEKM
📅 Mar 2025
Reference Answer
(a) Function:
The main function of tie rods is to keep the entire engine structure in compression .
This increases the fatigue strength of the engine structure.
It ensures proper running gear alignment .
The main function of tie rods is to keep the entire engine structure in compression .
This increases the fatigue strength of the engine structure.
It ensures proper running gear alignment .
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