ASTM F3063/F3063M-21

Standard Specification for Aircraft Fuel Storage and Delivery

ABSTRACT
This specification prescribes minimum requirements for the design and integration of Fuel/Energy Storage and Delivery system installations for aeroplanes and is applicable to aeroplanes as defined in the F44 terminology standard. The applicant for a design approval must seek the individual guidance to their respective civil aviation authority (CAA) body concerning the use of this specification as part of a certification plan.
The requirements provided in this specification cover fuel system, fuel tanks, fuel pumps, fuel flow, pressure fueling systems, and fuel jettisoning system.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers minimum requirements for the design and integration of Fuel Storage and Delivery system installations for aeroplanes.  
1.2 This specification is applicable to aeroplanes as defined in the F44 terminology standard.  
1.3 The applicant for a design approval must seek the individual guidance to their respective CAA body concerning the use of this standard as part of a certification plan. For information on which CAA regulatory bodies have accepted this standard (in whole or in part) as a means of compliance to their Aeroplane Airworthiness regulations (Hereinafter referred to as “the Rules”), refer to ASTM F44 webpage (www.ASTM.org/COMITTEE/F44.htm), which includes CAA website links. Annex A1 maps the Means of Compliance described in this specification to EASA CS-23, amendment 5, or later, and FAA 14 CFR Part 23, amendment 64, or later.  
1.4 Units—The values stated are SI units followed by imperial units in brackets. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.  
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2021
• ICS: 49.050 - Aerospace engines and propulsion systems
• Technical Committee: F44 - General Aviation Aircraft
• Drafting Committee: F44.40 - Powerplant

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F3063/F3063M −21
Standard Specification for
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Aircraft Fuel Storage and Delivery
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF3063/F3063M;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyear
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This specification covers minimum requirements for the
F3060 Terminology for Aircraft
design and integration of Fuel Storage and Delivery system
F3083/F3083M Specification for Emergency Conditions,
installations for aeroplanes.
Occupant Safety and Accommodations
1.2 This specification is applicable to aeroplanes as defined
F3116/F3116M Specification for Design Loads and Condi-
in the F44 terminology standard.
tions
F3117/F3117M Specification for Crew Interface in Aircraft
1.3 The applicant for a design approval must seek the
F3179/F3179M Specification for Performance of Aircraft
individual guidance to their respective CAA body concerning
F3397/F3397M Practice forAeroplane Turbine Fuel System
the use of this standard as part of a certification plan. For
Hot Weather Operations
information on which CAA regulatory bodies have accepted
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2.2 EASA Standards:
this standard (in whole or in part) as a means of compliance to
CS-23 Normal, Utility,Aerobatic and CommuterAeroplanes
theirAeroplaneAirworthinessregulations(Hereinafterreferred
CS-34 EasyAccess Rules forAircraft Engine Emissions and
to as “the Rules”), refer to ASTM F44 webpage
Fuel Venting
(www.ASTM.org/COMITTEE/F44.htm), which includes CAA
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2.3 FAA Standards:
website links. Annex A1 maps the Means of Compliance
14 CFR Part 23 Airworthiness Standards: Normal Category
described in this specification to EASA CS-23, amendment 5,
Airplanes
or later, and FAA 14 CFR Part 23, amendment 64, or later.
14 CFR Part 34 Fuel Venting and Exhaust Emission Re-
1.4 Units—The values stated are SI units followed by
quirements for Turbine Engine Powered Airplanes
imperial units in brackets.The values stated in each system are
not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure confor-
3. Terminology
mance with the standard, each system shall be used indepen-
3.1 The following are a selection of relevant terms. See
dently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not
Terminology F3060 for more definitions and abbreviations.
be combined.
3.2 Definitions:
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.2.1 main pump, n—a pump that supplies sufficient fuel to
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
sustain the engine during normal operations.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2.2 emergency pump, n—a pump that can sustain engine
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
operation at full power in the event the main pump fails.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2.3 auxiliary pump, n—a pump that can provide some fuel
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
flow during emergency operations but not enough to sustain
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
engine operation at full power. Its function is to aid in priming
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
the engine and suppressing fuel vapors.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical 3.3 Abbreviations:
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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ThisspecificationisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF44onGeneral Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Aviation Aircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F44.40 on the ASTM website.
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Powerplant. Available from European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Konrad-
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2021. Published October 2021. Originally Adenauer-Ufer 3, D-50668 Cologne, Germany, https://www.easa.europa.eu.
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approved in 2015. Last previous edition approved in 2020 as F3063/F3063M–20. Available from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 800 Independence
DOI: 10.1520/F3063_F3063M-21. Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20591, http://www.faa.gov.
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F3063/F3063M − 20 F3063/F3063M − 21
Standard Specification for
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Aircraft Fuel Storage and Delivery
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3063/F3063M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers minimum requirements for the design and integration of Fuel Storage and Delivery system
installations for aeroplanes.
1.2 This specification is applicable to aeroplanes as defined in the F44 terminology standard.
1.3 The applicant for a design approval must seek the individual guidance to their respective CAA body concerning the use of this
standard as part of a certification plan. For information on which CAA regulatory bodies have accepted this standard (in whole
or in part) as a means of compliance to their Aeroplane Airworthiness regulations (Hereinafter referred to as “the Rules”), refer
to ASTM F44 webpage (www.ASTM.org/COMITTEE/F44.htm)(www.ASTM.org/COMITTEE/F44.htm), which includes CAA
website links. Annex A1 maps the Means of Compliance described in this specification to EASA CS-23, amendment 5, or later,
and FAA 14 CFR Part 23, amendment 64, or later.
1.4 Units—The values stated are SI units followed by imperial units in brackets. The values stated in each system are not
necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the
other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F3060 Terminology for Aircraft
F3083/F3083M Specification for Emergency Conditions, Occupant Safety and Accommodations
F3116/F3116M Specification for Design Loads and Conditions
F3117/F3117M Specification for Crew Interface in Aircraft
F3179/F3179M Specification for Performance of Aircraft
F3397/F3397M Practice for Aeroplane Turbine Fuel System Hot Weather Operations
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F44 on General Aviation Aircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F44.40 on Powerplant.
Current edition approved March 1, 2020Sept. 1, 2021. Published March 2020October 2021. Originally approved in 2015. Last previous edition approved in 20182020 as
F3063/F3063M–18a.–20. DOI: 10.1520/F3063_F3063M–20.10.1520/F3063_F3063M-21.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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2.2 EASA Standards:
CS-23 Normal, Utility, Aerobatic and Commuter Aeroplanes
CS-34 Easy Access Rules for Aircraft Engine Emissions and Fuel Venting
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2.3 Other Standard:FAA Standards:
US 14 CFR Part 23 Airworthiness Standards: Normal, Utility, Aerobatic and Commuter Normal Category Airplanes
(Amendment 62)
US 14 CFR Part 34 Fuel Venting and Exhaust Emission Requirements for Turbine Engine Powered Airplanes
3. Terminology
3.1 The following are a selection of relevant terms. See Terminology F3060 for more definitions and abbreviations.
3.2 Definitions:
3.2.1 main pump, n—a pump that supplies sufficient fuel to sustain the engine during normal operations.
3.2.2 emergency pump, n—a pump that can sustain engine operation at full power in the event the main pump fails.
3.2.3 auxiliary pump, n—a pump that can provide some fuel flow during emergency operations but not enough to sustain engine
operation at full power. Its function is to aid in priming the engine and su
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