Specifications

Chapter 7 – Emergency Procedures
Section E. Loss of Lube Oil Pressure
E.1.
Symptom(s)
• Loss of engine power when throttle is increased.
• Green light extinguishes on ignition panel indicating low oil pressure.
E.2. Actions
If the engine experiences a loss of oil pressure and shuts down, take the
following action:
Step Action
1 Coxswain notify and direct the crew to investigate the casualty,
and reports status, cause and, if applicable, estimated time to
repair.
2 Coxswain secure the engine if this has not already occurred.
3 Crewmembers should:
• Check the outboard engine area for oil.
• Verify oil level on dipstick.
• Check that spin-on oil filter is tightly installed.
• Check oil drain fitting for security.
• Report all findings to the coxswain.
4 Coxswain report status of casualty to the Operational Commander.
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