scope:

(a) This publication specifies the minimum performance and mechanical requirements and the testing and qualification procedures for aviation jet fuel filter/separators with flow rates ranging up to 9 500 lpm (2 500 gpm).

(b) This specification defines procedures to qualify filter/separators with and without multi-stages. It does not qualify the actual multi-stage device(s).

(c) The inclusion of additive packages in this publication is for testing purposes only and does not constitute acceptance or rejection of these additives in jet fuels by API/IP.

(d) The performance specifications in this publication are for testing purposes only and do not necessarily constitute recommendations by API/IP for specifications in any application of the filter/separators.

(e) Filter/separator systems currently qualified to the 4th edition of this specification are qualified as meeting the performance requirements of this edition for the category tested. This provision does not reduce the performance requirements of products stated to meet this specification.