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CS 25.581 Lightning protection

ED Decision 2016/010/R

(See AMC 25.581)

(a)      The aeroplane must be protected against catastrophic effects from lightning. (See CS 25.899 and AMC 25.581.)

(b)     For metallic components, compliance with sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph may be shown by –

(1)     Bonding the components properly to the airframe; or

(2)     Designing the components so that a strike will not endanger the aeroplane.

(c)      For non-metallic components, compliance with sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph may be shown by –

(1)     Designing the components to minimise the effect of a strike; or

(2)     Incorporating acceptable means of diverting the resulting electrical current so as not to endanger the aeroplane.

[Amdt 25/18]