Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space
Volume: 1Date: 2023-01-01Original Date: 2023-01-01Title: Section 29.1017 - Oil lines and fittings.Context:
Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space. CHAPTER I - FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. SUBCHAPTER C - AIRCRAFT. PART 29 - AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: TRANSPORT CATEGORY ROTORCRAFT. Subpart E - Powerplant. - Oil System.
§ 29.1017
Oil lines and fittings.
(a) Each oil line must meet the requirements of § 29.993.
(b) Breather lines must be arranged so that—
(1) Condensed water vapor that might freeze and obstruct the line cannot accumulate at any point;
(2) The breather discharge will not constitute a fire hazard if foaming occurs, or cause emitted oil to strike the pilot's windshield; and
(3) The breather does not discharge into the engine air induction system.