14 CFR 29.977
§ 29.977 Fuel tank outlet.
United States · 14 CFR — Aeronautics and Space · Status: effective
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- 14 CFR 29.977, § 29.977 Fuel tank outlet, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/54861
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(a) There must be a fuel strainer for the fuel tank outlet or for the booster pump. This strainer must—
(1) For reciprocating engine powered rotorcraft, have 8 to 16 meshes per inch; and
(2) For turbine engine powered rotorcraft, prevent the passage of any object that could restrict fuel flow or damage any fuel system component.
(b) The clear area of each fuel tank outlet strainer must be at least five times the area of the outlet line.
(c) The diameter of each strainer must be at least that of the fuel tank outlet.
(d) Each finger strainer must be accessible for inspection and cleaning.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.