Federal Aviation Regulations
Sec. 25.973 — Fuel tank filler connection.
Each fuel tank filler connection must prevent the entrance of fuel into any part of the airplane other than the tank itself. In addition—(a) [Reserved]
(b) Each recessed filler connection that can retain any appreciable quantity of fuel must have a drain that discharges clear of each part of the airplane;
(c) Each filler cap must provide a fuel-tight seal; and
(d) Each fuel filling point must have a provision for electrically bonding the airplane to ground fueling equipment.
[Doc. No. 5066, 29 FR 18291, Dec. 24, 1964, as amended by Amdt. 25–40, 42 FR 15043, Mar. 17, 1977; Amdt. 25–72, 55 FR 29785, July 20, 1990; Amdt. 25–115, 69 FR 40527, July 2, 2004]
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