Aboard small passenger vessels, which material may be used for diesel fuel line installations but not for gasoline fuel lines?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — Seamless steel pipe or tubing
46 CFR 182.440 prohibits the use of seamless steel pipe or tubing for gasoline fuel lines due to the risk of corrosion and vibration-induced cracking. However, these materials are permitted for diesel fuel systems, which operate under different pressures and are less susceptible to the specific hazards of gasoline.
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