In tank vehicle loading, what does the term "outage" refer to?
Tanker (N) Endorsement • Free CDL Practice Question
Regulation
49 CFR 383.119(i) - Operating practices and procedures not otherwise specified; AAMVA CDL Manual Section 8.2.6, p.8-8-2
Why This Matters
Outage is one of the specific, testable vocabulary terms unique to the tanker endorsement. Understanding it also explains a safety rule drivers must apply every time they load: never fill a cargo tank completely full.