Code of Federal Regulations (alpha)

CFR /  Title 33  /  Part 183  /  Sec. 183.532 Clips, straps, and hose clamps.

(a) Each clip, strap, and hose clamp must:

(1) Be made from a corrosion resistant material; and

(2) Not cut or abrade the fuel line.

(b) If tested in accordance with the fire test under Sec. 183.590, a hose clamp installed on a fuel line system requiring metallic fuel lines or ``USCG Type A1'' hose must not separate under a one pound tensile force. [CGD 74-209, 42 FR 5950, Jan. 31, 1977, as amended by CGD 85-098, 52 FR 19728, May 27, 1987]