The light on a personal flotation device on an OSV must be replaced __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — when it is no longer serviceable
46 CFR 133.70 dictates that PFD lights must be maintained in operational condition. While specific replacement intervals for batteries are often manufacturer-dependent, the regulatory requirement is that the light must be replaced when it is no longer serviceable, ensuring reliability during emergency abandonment or man-overboard situations.
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