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§ 121.281 Fuel system independence.

14 CFR 121.281

Citation14 CFR 121.281
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Displayed edition2026-09-15
Last updated2026-09-15

§ 121.281 Fuel system independence.

(a) Each airplane fuel system must be arranged so that the failure of any one component does not result in the irrecoverable loss of power of more than one engine.

(b) A separate fuel tank need not be provided for each engine if the certificate holder shows that the fuel system incorporates features that provide equivalent safety.