CS 25.979 Pressure fuelling system

(See AMC 25.979) For pressure fuelling systems, the following apply:

(a)Each pressure fuelling system fuel manifold connection must have means to prevent the escape of hazardous quantities of fuel from the system if the fuel entry valve fails.

(b)An automatic shut-off means must be provided to prevent the quantity of fuel in each tank from exceeding the maximum quantity approved for that tank. This means must –

(1)Allow checking for proper shut-off operation before each fuelling of the tank; and

(2)Provide indication, at each fuelling station, of failure of the shut-off means to stop the fuel flow at the maximum quantity approved for that tank.

(c)A means must be provided to prevent damage to the fuel system in the event of failure of the automatic shut-off means prescribed in sub-paragraph (b) of this paragraph.

(d)The aeroplane pressure fuelling system (not including fuel tanks and fuel tank vents) must withstand an ultimate load that is 2·0 times the load arising from the maximum pressures, including surge, that is likely to occur during fuelling. The maximum surge pressure must be established with any combination of tank valves being either intentionally or inadvertently closed. (See AMC 25.979(d).)

(e)The aeroplane defuelling system (not including fuel tanks and fuel tank vents) must withstand an ultimate load that is 2·0 times the load arising from the maximum permissible defuelling pressure (positive or negative) at the aeroplane fuelling connection.

[Amdt 25/18]