Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 13, 2026

Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space last revised: Dec 19, 2026
§ 125.137 - Oil valves.

(a) Each oil valve must—

(1) Comply with § 125.155;

(2) Have positive stops or suitable index provisions in the “on” and “off” positions; and

(3) Be supported so that loads resulting from its operation or from accelerated flight conditions are not transmitted to the lines attached to the valve.

(b) The closing of an oil shutoff means must not prevent feathering the propeller, unless equivalent safety provisions are incorporated.

authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40113, 44701-44702, 44705, 44710-44711, 44713, 44716-44717, 44722
source: Docket 19779, 45 FR 67235, Oct. 9, 1980, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 14 CFR 125.137