USCG Exam PracticeLube oil and fuel oil systems
Federal regulations require that drains from heating coils installed in fuel oil tanks must discharge to which location?
- A. Directly to the bilge through a dedicated drain line
- B. Back to the fuel oil settling tank
- ✓ An inspection tank or other suitable oil detectorCorrect
- D. The fuel oil service pump suction manifold
Why C is correct
46 CFR §56.50-60(b)(1) requires that each drain from a heating coil, as well as each drain from an oil heater, must run to an inspection tank or other suitable oil detector. This allows detection of water or oil contamination from coil leaks.
Cited:46 CFR §56.50-60