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IC.5.3 Fuel Tank

The part(s) of the fuel containment device that is in contact with the fuel.

IC.5.3.1 Fuel Tanks made of a rigid material must:

a. Be securely attached to the vehicle structure with mountings that allow some flexibility such that chassis flex cannot unintentionally load the Fuel Tank.

b. Not be used to carry any structural loads; from Roll Hoops, suspension, engine or gearbox mounts

IC.5.3.2 Any Fuel Tank that is made from a flexible material, for example a bladder fuel cell or a bag tank:

a. Must be enclosed inside a rigid fuel tank container which is securely attached to the vehicle structure.

b. The Fuel Tank container may be load carrying IC.5.3.3 Any size Fuel Tank may be used.

IC.5.3.4 The Fuel Tank, by design, must not have a variable capacity.

IC.5.3.5 The Fuel System must have a provision for emptying the Fuel Tank if required.