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Fuel
Systems
Equipment Standards
FEDERAL LAW
183.532 - Clips, straps, and hose
clamps
(b) If tested in accordance with the
fire test under Sec. 183.590,
a hose clamp installed on a fuel line system requiring
metallic fuel lines or “USCG Type A1” hose
must not separate under a one-pound tensile force.
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Hose clamps used to connect fuel lines in the
fuel system, except stated below, must withstand a 2-1/2 minute
fire test conducted in a fire chamber as described in 183.590(c).
Tie straps, straps and clips used for support and bundling
are not included in this requirement. Only nonmetallic clamps
need to be tested, since all stainless steel clamps can easily
pass this test.
At the end of the 2-1/2 minute fire test, the
hose clamp must withstand a 1-pound force.
Clips, straps, and hose clamps used on systems
permitted to use “USCG Type B” hose need not be
fire resistant.
FIGURE
18 - Hose Clamp Tensile Test
TO COMPLY WITH THE LAW
- Will hose clamps withstand a 1-pound
tensile force after 2-1/2 minute fire test per 183.590?
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