14 CFR 29.954 - Fuel system lightning protection.

Regulations last checked for updates: Nov 23, 2024

Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space last revised: Nov 21, 2024

§ 29.954 - Fuel system lightning protection.

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; and

(c) Corona and streamering at fuel vent outlets.

[Amdt. 29-26, 53 FR 34217, Sept. 2, 1988]

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

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

cite as: 14 CFR 29.954