SAE ARP6385-2017
Aircraft Fuel Pump Mechanical and Electrical Safety Design
- Standard No.
- SAE ARP6385-2017
- Release Date
- 2017
- Published By
- SAE - SAE International
- Status
- Replace By
- SAE ARP6385-2022
- Latest
- SAE ARP6385-2022
- Scope
- The requirements presented in this document address the key considerations for mechanical and electrical safety in aircraft fuel pump design. Document sections focus on understanding safety relative to an electrically motor driven fuel pump assembly acting as an ignition source for explosive fuel vapors within the airplane tank. Purpose This Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) provides fuel booster pump design considerations commensurate with industry requirements for prevention of ignition of explosive fuel vapors and the confinement of spark-initiated explosions by means of mechanical and electrical design features. Guidelines are presented for proper design of fuel pumps and systems to meet the intent of 14CFR 25.901(c)@ Amendment 25-40 or later@ and 14CFR 25.981@ Amendment 25-102 or later and FAA AC 25.981-1C for in-tank ignition sources and the general safety requirements of MIL-STD-882. In addition@ recommendations are presented for proper assembly@ testing@ and repair/overhaul to verify safe fuel pump design that prevents mechanical and electrical arcs and sparks.
SAE ARP6385-2017 history
- 2022 SAE ARP6385-2022 Aircraft Fuel Pump Mechanical and Electrical Safety Design
- 2017 SAE ARP6385-2017 Aircraft Fuel Pump Mechanical and Electrical Safety Design
