CS 22.857  Electrical bonding

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 1

(a) Electrical continuity must be provided to prevent the existence of differences of potential between components of the powerplant including fuel and other tanks, and other significant parts of the powered sailplane which are electrically conductive.

(b) If the sailplane is equipped for winch or auto launching, electrical continuity must be provided between the metallic parts of the cable release mechanism and the control column.

(c) The cross-sectional area of bonding connectors, if made from copper, must not be less than 1.33 mm².