With the air supply on, the air pressure in an enclosed lifeboat will be __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — greater than outside air pressure
Activating the compressed air system creates a positive pressure differential inside the enclosed canopy relative to the ambient atmosphere. This overpressure prevents toxic gases, smoke, and low-oxygen air from leaking past door seals and hatches.
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