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Lightning Protection of Aircraft Fuel Caps
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Abstract
This paper is submitted to insure that every basic precaution is taken in the design of the installation for an aircraft filler cap and adapter for lightning protection. The axiom in the industry of installing a lightning proof cap solves the problem of a lightning safe installation. However, designers sometimes disregard the problem of the installation of the adapter and the adapters mating parts. Adherence to the FAA and military specifications are considered acceptable while these specifications contain only the bare minimal requirements. This design criteria of only using a lightning safety cap and disregarding the installation of the adapter sometimes leads to an expensive redesign or retrofit of the aircraft after the plane is in production.
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Shaw, J., "Lightning Protection of Aircraft Fuel Caps," SAE Technical Paper 760486, 1976, https://doi.org/10.4271/760486.Also In
References
- “Bonding and Electrical Protection for Aerospace Systems” October 15 1964
- “Cap, Fluid Tank Filler” February 29 1969
- Plumber J. S. “Lightning Effects on General Aviation” General Electric Co. October 1973
- Plumber J. S. “Guidelines for Lightning Protection of General Aviation Aircraft” General Electric Co. October 1973
- Shaw J. “High Current Test on Fiberglass Tanks” Shaw Aero Devices, Inc. November 9 1973
- Plumber J. S. “Lightning Vulnerability Tests on a Fiberglass External Fuel Tank” General Electric Co. October 20 1972
- FAA Regulation “Air Worthiness Standards, Normal, Utility and Acrobatic Category Airplanes”
- Federal Aviation Agency “Protection of Aircraft Fuel Systems Against Lightning”