GroundRules
33 CFR 183.528: Fuel stop valves.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 33—Navigation and Navigable Waters
- CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
- SUBCHAPTER S—BOATING SAFETY
- PART 183—BOATS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
- Subpart J—Fuel Systems
(a) Each electrically operated fuel stop valve in a fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine must:
(1) Open electrically only when the ignition switch is on; and
(2) Operate manually.
(b) If tested in accordance with the fire test under § 183.590, a fuel stop valve installed in a fuel line system requiring metallic fuel lines or “USCG Type A1” hose must not leak fuel.
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