According to 46 CFR Subchapter T, where...

Question 1 / 2707066636ee728f7522a1c5173ac

Question 1 of 2707066636ee728f7522a1c5173ac

According to 46 CFR Subchapter T, where practicable carburetor drip collectors should drain to __________.

Question 1 of 27070

According to 46 CFR Subchapter T, where practicable carburetor drip collectors should drain to __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• 46 CFR Subchapter T requirements for gasoline fuel systems on small passenger vessels • The purpose of carburetor drip collectors and why fuel leaks must be controlled • Fire and explosion risks associated with where leaked fuel ends up (tanks, bilges, absorbent materials, air intakes)

💭 Think About

• Think about what happens if leaked gasoline goes into a space where vapors can accumulate—how does that affect fire and explosion risk? • Which option would best allow safe control and disposal of small fuel leaks, rather than spreading them or re‑introducing them into the engine air system? • Consider which choice is most consistent with general USCG design philosophy: keep gasoline out of enclosed spaces where vapors can pool.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify in 46 CFR Subchapter T what it specifically says about carburetor drip collectors and their drains. • Check which option would not send fuel directly into an enclosed space like the bilges or back into the engine air path. • Make sure the destination for the drainage allows for controlled absorption or removal of any leaked fuel, minimizing ignition hazards.

Question 1 of 27070

According to 46 CFR Subchapter T, where practicable carburetor drip collectors should drain to __________.

the fuel tanks

a separate pipe leading to the bilges

a suitable absorbent material

the engine air intakes

Question 1 / 2707066636ee728f7522a1c5173ac

Question 1 of 2707066636ee728f7522a1c5173ac

According to 46 CFR Subchapter T, where practicable carburetor drip collectors should drain to __________.

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Question 1 of 27070

According to 46 CFR Subchapter T, where practicable carburetor drip collectors should drain to __________.