1. Regulations
  2. title 33
  3. chapter I-i1
  4. part 183
  5. subpart J
  6. subjgrp 246
  7. § 183.556

View all text of Subjgrp 246 [§ 183.550 - § 183.572]

§ 183.556 - Plugs and fittings.

(a) A fuel system must not have a fitting for draining fuel.

(b) A plug used to service the fuel filter or strainer must have a tapered pipethread or be a screw type fitted with a locking device other than a split lock washer.

AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 4302; Pub. L. 103-206, 107 Stat. 2439; and Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, para. II, (92)(b). Subpart E is also authorized by Pub. L. 114-120, 130 Stat. 27

SOURCE: CGD 72-61R, 37 FR 15782, Aug. 4, 1972, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 33 CFR 183.556