In a gravity type lube oil service system, if no lube oil appears in the sight glass of the return drop line while underway, this is a positive indication that __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — no oil is overflowing from the gravity tank

Gravity lube oil systems utilize an overhead gravity tank overflowing back to the sump; absence of oil in the return drop sight glass confirms the tank is no longer overflowing.

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