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14 CFR · Part 29

14 CFR § 29.991

Fuel pumps.

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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)

Compliance with § 29.955 must not be jeopardized by failure of—

(1)

Any one pump except pumps that are approved and installed as parts of a type certificated engine; or

(2)

Any component required for pump operation except the engine served by that pump.

(b)

The following fuel pump installation requirements apply:

(1)

When necessary to maintain the proper fuel pressure—

(i)

A connection must be provided to transmit the carburetor air intake static pressure to the proper fuel pump relief valve connection; and

(ii)

The gauge balance lines must be independently connected to the carburetor inlet pressure to avoid incorrect fuel pressure readings.

(2)

The installation of fuel pumps having seals or diaphragms that may leak must have means for draining leaking fuel.

(3)

Each drain line must discharge where it will not create a fire hazard.

Regulations Referenced

14 CFR 29.955

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)