Which of the following problems can occur if you continually fail to drain off condensate from a starting air receiver?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — Corrosion and eventual failure of the tank.
Accumulated moisture in starting air receivers accelerates internal oxidation, leading to localized thinning, structural corrosion, and eventual catastrophic tank failure under pressure.
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