14 CFR · Part 25

14 CFR § 25.581

Lightning protection.

(a)

The airplane must be protected against catastrophic effects from lightning.

(b)

For metallic components, compliance with paragraph (a) of this section may be shown by—

(1)

Bonding the components properly to the airframe; or

(2)

Designing the components so that a strike will not endanger the airplane.

(c)

For nonmetallic components, compliance with paragraph (a) of this section may be shown by—

(1)

Designing the components to minimize the effect of a strike; or

(2)

Incorporating acceptable means of diverting the resulting electrical current so as not to endanger the airplane.

Reflects the eCFR edition current as of September 29, 2026. Retrieved from ecfr.gov on October 16, 2026.

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