1. Regulations
  2. title 33
  3. chapter I-i1
  4. part 183
  5. subpart J
  6. subjgrp 247
  7. § 183.580

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§ 183.580 - Static pressure test for fuel tanks.

A fuel tank is tested by performing the following procedures in the following order:

(a) Fill the tank with air or inert gas to the pressure marked on the tank label under § 183.514(b)(5).

(b) Examine each tank fitting and seam for leaks using a leak detection method other than the pressure drop method.

[CGD 74-209, 42 FR 5950, Jan. 31, 1977, as amended by CGD 81-092, 48 FR 55737, Dec. 15, 1983]

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 183.580