Pre-Trip Inspection: Fuel System

1 question in the bank cover this topic. Everything below is drawn from the sources those questions cite.

Sources: 49 CFR 396 Appendix A

What you need to know

396 Appendix A names all three.

The missing cap is the one drivers dismiss: it lets fuel slosh out on a curve and puts a vapour source right beside the exhaust.

A fuel system with a visable leak at any point.

A fuel tank filler cap missing.

49 CFR 396 Appendix A

Check yourself

• What is a fuel system defect on your walk-around?

Answers are in the practice test for this topic.