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Main Engine Reversing Cylinder Issue by cengiz kutukcu is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The main engine on a tanker experienced a slowdown due to a malfunctioning reversing cylinder on the number 3 unit. Investigation found the number 3 reversing cylinder was in the astern position, causing the main engine controls to transfer from the bridge to the engine control room. Replacing the reversing cylinder with a new spare allowed the main engine to restart with all parameters reading normal. Inspection of the old reversing cylinder found the packing on one side of the reversing piston was cut, an
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- cengiz kutukcu
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