Practice question

During a buildup check, pressure takes 3 minutes 30 seconds to rise from 50 psi to 90 psi. What is the correct response?

  1. Treat it as a failed buildup check because the manual requires 50 to 90 psi within 3 minutes
  2. Accept it because any buildup under 5 minutes is fine
  3. Accept it if the low-air warning is loud
  4. Ignore it because governor unloading is the only pressure test

Answer: A — Treat it as a failed buildup check because the manual requires 50 to 90 psi within 3 minutes

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