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14 CFR Ch. I (1–1–14 Edition)
§ 25.1555
§ 25.1555
Control markings.
(a) Each cockpit control, other than
primary flight controls and controls
whose function is obvious, must be
plainly marked as to its function and
method of operation.
(b) Each aerodynamic control must
be marked under the requirements of
§§ 25.677 and 25.699.
(c) For powerplant fuel controls—
(1) Each fuel tank selector control
must be marked to indicate the posi-
tion corresponding to each tank and to
each existing cross feed position;
(2) If safe operation requires the use
of any tanks in a specific sequence,
that sequence must be marked on, or
adjacent to, the selector for those
tanks; and
(3) Each valve control for each engine
must be marked to indicate the posi-
tion corresponding to each engine con-
trolled.
(d) For accessory, auxiliary, and
emergency controls—
(1) Each emergency control (includ-
ing each fuel jettisoning and fluid shut-
off must be colored red; and
(2) Each visual indicator required by
§ 25.729(e) must be marked so that the
pilot can determine at any time when
the wheels are locked in either extreme
position, if retractable landing gear is
used.
§ 25.1557
Miscellaneous markings and
placards.
(a)
Baggage and cargo compartments
and ballast location. Each baggage and
cargo compartment, and each ballast
location must have a placard stating
any limitations on contents, including
weight, that are necessary under the
loading requirements. However,
underseat compartments designed for
the storage of carry-on articles weigh-
ing not more than 20 pounds need not
have a loading limitation placard.
(b)
Powerplant fluid filler openings.
The following apply:
(1) Fuel filler openings must be
marked at or near the filler cover
with—
(i) The word ‘‘fuel’’;
(ii) For reciprocating engine powered
airplanes, the minimum fuel grade;
(iii) For turbine engine powered air-
planes, the permissible fuel designa-
tions; and
(iv) For pressure fueling systems, the
maximum permissible fueling supply
pressure and the maximum permissible
defueling pressure.
(2) Oil filler openings must be
marked at or near the filler cover with
the word ‘‘oil’’.
(3) Augmentation fluid filler open-
ings must be marked at or near the
filler cover to identify the required
fluid.
(c)
Emergency exit placards. Each
emergency exit placard must meet the
requirements of § 25.811.
(d)
Doors. Each door that must be
used in order to reach any required
emergency exit must have a suitable
placard stating that the door is to be
latched in the open position during
takeoff and landing.
[Doc. No. 5066, 29 FR 18291, Dec. 24, 1964, as
amended by Amdt. 25–32, 37 FR 3972, Feb. 24,
1972; Amdt. 25–38, 41 FR 55468, Dec. 20, 1976;
Amdt. 25–72, 55 FR 29786, July 20, 1990]
§ 25.1561
Safety equipment.
(a) Each safety equipment control to
be operated by the crew in emergency,
such as controls for automatic liferaft
releases, must be plainly marked as to
its method of operation.
(b) Each location, such as a locker or
compartment, that carries any fire ex-
tinguishing, signaling, or other life
saving equipment must be marked ac-
cordingly.
(c) Stowage provisions for required
emergency equipment must be con-
spicuously marked to identify the con-
tents and facilitate the easy removal of
the equipment.
(d) Each liferaft must have obviously
marked operating instructions.
(e) Approved survival equipment
must be marked for identification and
method of operation.
[Doc. No. 5066, 29 FR 18291, Dec. 24, 1964, as
amended by Amdt. 25–46, 43 FR 50598, Oct. 30,
1978]
§ 25.1563
Airspeed placard.
A placard showing the maximum air-
speeds for flap extension for the take-
off, approach, and landing positions
must be installed in clear view of each
pilot.
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