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AC 25.954-1 - Transport Airplane Fuel System Lightning Protection

Document Information

Number
25.954-1
Title
Transport Airplane Fuel System Lightning Protection
Status
Active
Date issued
2018-09-24
Office of Primary Responsibility
AIR-600, Policy and Innovation Division
Description
This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for showing compliance with the airworthiness regulations for transport category airplanes regarding lightning protection of fuel tanks and systems. These lightning protection requirements apply to normal conditions and possible failures of fuel tank structure and systems that could lead to fuel tank explosions. This AC also provides guidance for developing critical design configuration control limitations (CDCCLs) and Airworthiness Limitations required to be included in the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) related to lightning protection features of the airplane fuel system.
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