(a) Drainage of the fuel system must be accomplished by the use of fuel strainer and fuel tank sump drains.
(b) Each drain required by paragraph (a) of this section must -
(1) Discharge clear of all parts of the airplane;
(2) Have manual or automatic means for positive locking in the closed position; and
(3) Have a drain valve -
(i) That is readily accessible and which can be easily opened and closed; and
(ii) That is either located or protected to prevent fuel spillage in the event of a landing with landing gear retracted.
[Doc. No. 5066, 29 FR 18291, Dec. 24, 1964, as amended by Amdt. 25-38, 41 FR 55467, Dec. 20, 1976]