Question 1818Deck General70% to pass
A carburetor is required to have a safety device called a(n) _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) backfire flame arrestor.
A carburetor is required to have a backfire flame arrestor as a safety device. This is a regulatory requirement in the US Coast Guard regulations for engine and fuel system design. The backfire flame arrestor is a device that prevents any flames from a carburetor backfire from escaping the engine compartment, which could otherwise pose a fire hazard.
The other answer options are incorrect because they do not specifically address the regulatory requirement for a carburetor to have a backfire flame arrestor. Pressure release, automatic shut off, and flow valve are not the required safety device for a carburetor.
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