(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.
[Amdt. 29-12, 41 FR 55473, Dec. 20, 1976, as amended by Amdt. 29-59, 88 FR 8739, Feb. 10, 2023]