14 CFR §23.2440
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- (a)A powerplant, auxiliary power unit, or combustion heater that includes a flammable fluid and an ignition source for that fluid must be installed in a designated fire zone.
- (b)Each designated fire zone must provide a means to isolate and mitigate hazards to the airplane in the event of fire or overheat within the zone.
- (c)Each component, line, fitting, and control subject to fire conditions must—
- (1)Be designed and located to prevent hazards resulting from a fire, including any located adjacent to a designated fire zone that may be affected by fire within that zone;
- (2)Be fire-resistant if carrying flammable fluid, gas or air, or is required to operate in the event of a fire; and
- (3)Be fireproof or enclosed by a fire proof shield if storing concentrated flammable fluids.
- (d)The applicant must provide a means to prevent hazardous quantities of flammable fluids from flowing into, within or through each designated fire zone. This means must—
- (e)A means to ensure the prompt detection of fire must be provided for each designated fire zone—
- (f)A means to extinguish fire within a fire zone, except a combustion heater fire zone, must be provided for—