§27.954. Fuel system lightning protection.

14 C.F.R. § 27.954

The fuel system must be designed and arranged to prevent the ignition of fuel vapor within the system by—

(a)

Direct lightning strikes to areas having a high probability of stroke attachment;

(b)

Swept lightning strokes to areas where swept strokes are highly probable; or

(c)

Corona and streamering at fuel vent outlets.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

[Amdt. 27-23, 53 FR 34212, Sept. 2, 1988]

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

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

[Amdt. 27-23, 53 FR 34212, Sept. 2, 1988]