Code of Federal Regulations

Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space

Volume: 1Date: 2024-01-01Original Date: 2024-01-01Title: Section 23.2330 - Fire protection in designated fire zones and adjacent areas.Context: Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space. CHAPTER I - FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. SUBCHAPTER C - AIRCRAFT. PART 23 - AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: NORMAL CATEGORY AIRPLANES. Subpart D - Design and Construction. - Fire and High Energy Protection.

§ 23.2330 Fire protection in designated fire zones and adjacent areas. (a) Flight controls, engine mounts, and other flight structures within or adjacent to designated fire zones must be capable of withstanding the effects of a fire.

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(b) Engines in a designated fire zone must remain attached to the airplane in the event of a fire. (c) In designated fire zones, terminals, equipment, and electrical cables used during emergency procedures must be fire-resistant.