Engine Refrigeration (Supplementary) USCG Question #57 (Set 2)

What is the maximum volume to which refillable refrigeration cylinders should be filled?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — 80% full

DOT regulations and marine safety standards mandate that refillable refrigerant cylinders must never be filled beyond 80% liquid volume at 70°F to provide necessary vapor space for thermal expansion.

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