---
kind: "section"
citation: "14 C.F.R. § 29.863"
title: "14"
number: "29.863"
heading: "Flammable fluid fire protection."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/14/29.863"
---

# §29.863. Flammable fluid fire protection.

- (a) In each area where flammable fluids or vapors might escape by leakage of a fluid system, there must be means to minimize the probability of ignition of the fluids and vapors, and the resultant hazards if ignition does occur.
- (b) Compliance with [paragraph (a)](#a) of this section must be shown by analysis or tests, and the following factors must be considered:
  - (1) Possible sources and paths of fluid leakage, and means of detecting leakage.
  - (2) **Flammability characteristics of fluids, including effects of any combustible or absorbing materials.**
  - (3) Possible ignition sources, including electrical faults, overheating of equipment, and malfunctioning of protective devices.
  - (4) Means available for controlling or extinguishing a fire, such as stopping flow of fluids, shutting down equipment, fireproof containment, or use of extinguishing agents.
  - (5) **Ability of rotorcraft components that are critical to safety of flight to withstand fire and heat.**
- (c) If action by the flight crew is required to prevent or counteract a fluid fire (e.g. equipment shutdown or actuation of a fire extinguisher), quick acting means must be provided to alert the crew.
- (d) Each area where flammable fluids or vapors might escape by leakage of a fluid system must be identified and defined.

## Notes

### Amendments

[Amdt. 29-17, 43 FR 50600, Oct. 30, 1978]

### 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.

### Amendments

[Amdt. 29-17, 43 FR 50600, Oct. 30, 1978]