What is the function of the air compressor governor in an air brake system?
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Correct answer to question 4 (Air Brakes): It controls when the compressor pumps air into the tanks, cutting in and out within a set pressure range
Why
The governor controls the compressor's cut-in and cut-out pressures, so the compressor pumps air only when tank pressure drops and stops once tanks are full.
Updated: November 2026