A system and method for preventing sparking or arcing within a fuel tank area is provided. The method includes installing an electrical bond between a fuel access door (4) to a fuel tank skin (10); isolating the fuel access door (4) and the fuel tank skin (10); and installing a fuel seal (14) between the inner side of the fuel tank skin (10) and the fuel access door (4).


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    Title :

    Method and system for electrical bonding of fuel tank penetrations


    Additional title:

    Verfahren und System zur elektrischen Bindung von Tankdurchdringungen
    Procédé et système de montage électrique de pénétrations des réservoirs de carburant


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    Publication date :

    2017-04-12


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT / H01R Elektrisch leitende Verbindungen , ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS



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