Question 1812Deck General70% to pass
According to 46 CFR Subchapter T, where practicable carburetor drip collectors should drain to _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) the engine air intakes.
According to 46 CFR Subchapter T, which covers small passenger vessels, carburetor drip collectors should drain to the engine air intakes where practicable. This is to ensure that any fuel dripping from the carburetor is immediately drawn into the engine and consumed, rather than allowing it to accumulate in the bilges or on absorbent materials, which could pose a fire hazard.
The other options are incorrect because draining to the fuel tanks could potentially overfill the tanks, draining to the bilges could allow fuel to accumulate in the bilges, and draining to absorbent material would not effectively dispose of the fuel.
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