§27.999. Fuel system drains.
14 C.F.R. § 27.999
There must be at least one accessible drain at the lowest point in each fuel system to completely drain the system with the rotorcraft in any ground attitude to be expected in service.
Each drain required by paragraph (a) of this section must—
Discharge clear of all parts of the rotorcraft;
Have manual or automatic means to assure positive closure in the off position; and
Have a drain valve—
That is readily accessible and which can be easily opened and closed; and
That is either located or protected to prevent fuel spillage in the event of a landing with landing gear retracted.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[Doc. No. 574, 29 FR 15695, Nov. 24, 1964, as amended by Amdt. 27-11, 41 FR 55470, Dec. 20, 1976; Amdt. 27-23, 53 FR 34213, Sept. 2, 1988]
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.
Amendments
[Doc. No. 574, 29 FR 15695, Nov. 24, 1964, as amended by Amdt. 27-11, 41 FR 55470, Dec. 20, 1976; Amdt. 27-23, 53 FR 34213, Sept. 2, 1988]