Which of the following statements about gravity type lube oil systems is correct?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — Gravity tank overflow lines are lead directly to the lube oil sump.
To prevent accidental flooding or siphoning of the machinery space, gravity tank overflow lines are piped directly downward to drain unhindered back into the main lube oil sump tank.
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