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14 CFR · Part 29

14 CFR § 29.1181

Designated fire zones: regions included.

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Part 29 Contents
  • Subpart A: General
  • Subpart B: Flight
  • Subpart C: Strength Requirements
  • Subpart D: Design and Construction
  • Subpart E: Powerplant
  • Subpart F: Equipment
  • Subpart G: Operating Limitations and Information
  • Appendix A to Part 29: Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
  • Appendix B to Part 29: Airworthiness Criteria for Helicopter Instrument Flight
  • Appendix C to Part 29: Icing Certification
  • Appendix D to Part 29: Criteria for Demonstration of Emergency Evacuation Procedures Under § 29.803
  • Appendix E to Part 29: HIRF Environments and Equipment HIRF Test Levels
(a)

Designated fire zones are—

(1)

The engine power section of reciprocating engines;

(2)

The engine accessory section of reciprocating engines;

(3)

Any complete powerplant compartment in which there is no isolation between the engine power section and the engine accessory section, for reciprocating engines;

(4)

Any auxiliary power unit compartment;

(5)

Any fuel-burning heater and other combustion equipment installation described in § 29.859;

(6)

The compressor and accessory sections of turbine engines; and

(7)

The combustor, turbine, and tailpipe sections of turbine engine installations except sections that do not contain lines and components carrying flammable fluids or gases and are isolated from the designated fire zone prescribed in paragraph (a)(6) of this section by a firewall that meets § 29.1191.

(b)

Each designated fire zone must meet the requirements of §§ 29.1183 through 29.1203.

Regulations Referenced

14 CFR 29.85914 CFR 29.119114 CFR 29.118314 CFR 29.1203

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

Primary Source

  • Official Source (14 CFR · Part 29)