CS 27.999 Fuel system drains

• ED Decision 2003/15/RM found in: CS-27 Amdt 10 - Small Rotorcraft (Feb 2023)

CS 27.999 Fuel system drains ED Decision 2003/15/RM (a) There must be at least one accessible drain at the lowest point in each fuel system to completely drain the system with the rotorcraft in any ground attitude to be expected in service. (b) Each drain required by sub-paragraph (a) must: (1) Discharge clear of all parts of the rotorcraft; (2) Have manual or automatic means to assure positive closure in the off position; and (3) Have a drain valve: (i) That is readily accessible and which can be easily opened and closed; and (ii) That is either located or protected to prevent fuel spillage in the event of a landing with landing gear retracted. CS 27.999 Fuel system drains ED Decision 2003/15/RM (a) There must be at least one accessible drain at the lowest point in each fuel system to completely drain the system with the rotorcraft in any ground attitude to be expected in service. (b) Each drain required by sub-paragraph (a) must: (1) Discharge clear of all parts of the rotorcraft; (2) Have manual or automatic means to assure positive closure in the off position; and (3) Have a drain valve: (i) That is readily accessible and which can be easily opened and closed; and (ii) That is either located or protected to prevent fuel spillage in the event of a landing with landing gear retracted.