Question 26 of 101 pscrb Exam
The hand brake of a lifeboat winch is
A A) manually disengaged when hoisting a boat
B B) applied by dropping the counterweighted lever
Correct
C C) controlled by the centrifugal brake mechanism
D D) automatically engaged if lowering speed is excessive
Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: B) applied by dropping the counterweighted lever.
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