183.520—Fuel tank vent systems.
(a)
Each fuel tank must have a vent system that prevents pressure in the tank from exceeding 80 percent of the pressure marked on the tank label under § 183.514(b)(5).
(1)
Have a flame arrester that can be cleaned unless the vent is itself a flame arrestor; and
(2)
Not allow a fuel overflow at the rate of up to two gallons per minute to enter the boat.
Code of Federal Regulations
[CGD 74-209, 42 FR 5950, Jan. 31, 1977, as amended by CGD 77-98, 42 FR 36253, July 14, 1977]