Question 1471Deck Safety70% to pass
The service use of pyrotechnic distress signals measured from the date of manufacture shall be limited to a period of _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) 42 months.
According to the regulations governing the use of pyrotechnic distress signals, the service life of these signals is limited to 42 months from the date of manufacture. This is specified in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 46, Section 160.021-7, which states that the approved service life of pyrotechnic distress signals shall not exceed 42 months from the date of manufacture.
The other options are incorrect because 24 months (A) is too short, 36 months (B) is shorter than the regulated 42 months, and 60 months (D) is longer than the maximum 42-month service life period.
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