Air Brake Coach
InspectionQuestion 87 of 116

How do you check that an air tank is securely mounted?

  1. Look at the tank label
  2. Drain the tank
  3. Hit the tank with a hammer
  4. Push each end of the tank
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Correct answer: Push each end of the tank

Push each end of the air tanks to confirm that they are secure.

Source: Air Brake Manual: A Guide for Instructors (Government of Alberta, Alberta Transportation, March/April 2012), Module 10: Vehicle inspections, page 105

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026