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Section 609 MVAC Systems Flashcards

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  1. Which agency administers the Section 609 certification program for motor vehicle air conditioning?

    Answer: EPA

    The EPA administers Section 609 certification under the Clean Air Act.

  2. What does the acronym MVAC stand for?

    Answer: Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning

    MVAC stands for Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning.

  3. Section 609 certification is specifically required for technicians who do what?

    Answer: Service or repair MVAC systems for consideration

    Section 609 covers technicians who service MVAC systems for compensation.

  4. Which refrigerant was used in most vehicles built before 1994?

    Answer: R-12

    R-12 (CFC-12) was the standard MVAC refrigerant before the mid-1990s.

  5. What is the primary environmental concern that led to phasing out R-12?

    Answer: Ozone depletion

    R-12 is a CFC with high ozone-depletion potential, prompting its phase-out.

  6. A technician who only adds refrigerant to a customer's car AC without charge still needs which certification?

    Answer: Section 609 if done for consideration

    Section 609 certification is required when servicing MVAC for consideration.

  7. Which law gives the EPA authority to regulate MVAC refrigerant servicing?

    Answer: Clean Air Act

    The Clean Air Act provides EPA authority over MVAC refrigerant servicing.