User's Manual for AC-20-53A Protection of Airplane Fuel Systems against Fuel Vapor Ignition due to Lightning

摘要

This manual provides users of AC 20-53A, Protection of Aircraft Fuel Systems Against Fuel Vapor Ignition Due to Lightning, with information on the subject of fuel system lightning protection and methods of compliance of aircraft design with the Federal Aviation Regulations 23.954 and 25.954. The manual is the result of a 3-year effort requested by the FAA Technical Center of the SAE-AE4L committee which is comprised of experts in the field of lightning research and protection of aircraft and systems from the adverse effects associated with atmospheric electricity.