Fuel Systems - Introduction

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Fuel Systems - Table of Contents

Introduction
General
	183.501 - Applicability
	183.505 - Definitions
	183.507 - General
Equipment Standards
	183.510 - Fuel Tanks
	183.512 - Fuel Tanks: Prohibited Materials
	183.514 - Fuel Tanks: Labels
	183.516 - Cellular Plastic Used to Encase Fuel Tanks
	183.518 - Fuel Tank Openings
	183.520 - Fuel Tank Vent Systems
	183.524 - Fuel Pumps
	183.526 - Carburetors
	183.528 - Fuel Stop Valves
	183.530 - Spud, Pipe, and Hose Fitting Configuration
	183.532 - Clips, Straps, and Hose Clamps
	183.534 - Fuel Filters and Strainers
	183.536 - Seals and Gaskets in Fuel Filters and Strainers
	183.538 - Metallic Fuel Line Materials
	183.540 - Hoses: Standards and Markings
	183.542 - Fuel Systems
Manufacturing Requirements
	183.550 - Fuel Tanks: Installation
	183.552 - Plastic Encased Fuel Tanks: Installation
	183.554 - Fittings, Joints, and Connections
	183.556 - Plugs and Fittings
	183.558 - Hoses and Connections
	183.560 - Hose Clamps: Installation
	183.562 - Metallic Fuel Lines
	183.564 - Fuel Tank Fill System
	183.566 - Fuel Pumps: Placement
	183.568 - Anti-Siphon Protection
	183.570 - Fuel Filters and Strainers: Installation
	183.572 - Grounding
Tests
	183.580 - Static Pressure Test for Fuel Tanks
	183.584 - Shock Test
	183.586 - Pressure Impulse Test
	183.588 - Slosh Test
	183.590 - Fire Test
Figures and Tables
Appendix A - Fuel System Standard
	14.0 - Lab Examination No. 10 (Fuel Tank Static Pressure Test)
	15.0 - Lab Examination No. 11 (Fuel System Static Pressure Test)
	16.0 - Lab Examination No. 12 (Fuel Tank Shock Test)
	17.0 - Lab Examination No. 13 (Fuel Tank Impulse Test and Slosh Test)
	18.0 - Lab Examination No. 14 (Fire Test of Fuel System Components)
Appendix B - References and Resources

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