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FAA AC 20-53 : 2006

Withdrawn

Withdrawn

A Withdrawn Standard is one, which is removed from sale, and its unique number can no longer be used. The Standard can be withdrawn and not replaced, or it can be withdrawn and replaced by a Standard with a different number.

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PROTECTION OF AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEMS AGAINST FUEL VAPOR IGNITION CAUSED BY LIGHTNING

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Withdrawn date

11-10-2018

Superseded by

FAAAC20-53C : 2018

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2006

$11.04
Including GST where applicable

1. PURPOSE
2. SCOPE
3. CANCELLATION
4. DEFINITIONS
5. LIGHTNING EFFECTS ON FUEL SYSTEMS
6. FUEL SYSTEM LIGHTNING PROTECTION
7. STEPS TO SHOWING COMPLIANCE
8. MAINTAINING FUEL SYSTEM LIGHTNING PROTECTION
9. RELATED DOCUMENTS AND HOW TO GET THEM

Applies to both conventional fuel systems and those using advanced composite structures or other new technologies. It gives you both information on, and references to, lightning effects and verification methods.

DocumentType
Standard
Pages
6
PublisherName
Federal Aviation Administration
Status
Withdrawn
SupersededBy

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