---
kind: "section"
citation: "14 C.F.R. § 29.1017"
title: "14"
number: "29.1017"
heading: "Oil lines and fittings."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/14/29.1017"
---

# §29.1017. Oil lines and fittings.

- (a) Each oil line must meet the requirements of [§ 29.993](/cfr/14/29.993.md).
- (b) Breather lines must be arranged so that—
  - (1) Condensed water vapor that might freeze and obstruct the line cannot accumulate at any point;
  - (2) The breather discharge will not constitute a fire hazard if foaming occurs, or cause emitted oil to strike the pilot's windshield; and
  - (3) **The breather does not discharge into the engine air induction system.**

## Notes

### Authority

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

### Source

Source: Docket No. 5084, 29 FR 16150, Dec. 3, 1964, unless otherwise noted.