USCG Exam PracticeFueling procedures and pollution prevention
Under 46 CFR §28.335, nonmetallic flexible hose used in a fuel line must NOT exceed what maximum length?
- A. 12 inches (0.30 meters)
- B. 18 inches (0.46 meters)
- C. 24 inches (0.61 meters)
- ✓ 30 inches (0.82 meters)Correct
Why D is correct
46 CFR §28.335(e)(2)(i) limits nonmetallic flexible hose in fuel lines to no more than 30 inches (0.82 meters) in length. Shorter lengths are also acceptable, but 30 inches is the regulatory maximum.
Cited:46 CFR §28.335