---
kind: "section"
citation: "14 C.F.R. § 27.609"
title: "14"
number: "27.609"
heading: "Protection of structure."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/14/27.609"
---

# §27.609. Protection of structure.


Each part of the structure must—

- (a) Be suitably protected against deterioration or loss of strength in service due to any cause, including—
  - (1) Weathering;
  - (2) Corrosion; and
  - (3) Abrasion; and
- (b) Have provisions for ventilation and drainage where necessary to prevent the accumulation of corrosive, flammable, or noxious fluids.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40113, 44701-44702, 44704.

### Source

Source: Docket No. 5074, 29 FR 15695, Nov. 24, 1964, unless otherwise noted.