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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
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Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters |
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Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
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SubChapter S - Boating Safety |
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Part 183 - Boats and Associated Equipment |
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Subpart J - Fuel Systems |
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§ 183.580 - Static pressure test for fuel tanks.
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§ 183.580 Static pressure test for fuel tanks.
A fuel tank is tested by performing the following procedures in the following order:
(a) Fill the tank with air or inert gas to the pressure marked on the tank label under § 183.514(b)(5).
(b) Examine each tank fitting and seam for leaks using a leak detection method other than the pressure drop method.
[CGD 74-209, 42 FR 5950, Jan. 31, 1977, as amended by CGD 81-092, 48 FR 55737, Dec. 15, 1983]