14 CFR §121.231
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- (a)Fuel lines must be installed and supported so as to prevent excessive vibration and so as to be adequate to withstand loads due to fuel pressure and accelerated flight conditions.
- (b)Lines connected to components of the airplanes between which there may be relative motion must incorporate provisions for flexibility.
- (c)Flexible connections in lines that may be under pressure and subject to axial loading must use flexible hose assemblies rather than hose clamp connections.
- (d)Flexible hose must be of an acceptable type or proven suitable for the particular application.