Abstract: A system and method for preventing sparking or arcing within a fuel tank area is provided. The method includes installing an electrical bond between a fuel access door to a fuel tank skin; isolating the fuel access door and the fuel tank skin; and installing a fuel seal between the inner side of the fuel tank skin and the fuel access door.

Abstract: A method and system of preventing lighting from puncturing composite surfaces is provided. The method includes reconfiguring plies of a composite surface so that a composite conductive ply is located on the outer surface of the composite surface and a non-conductive composite ply is located directly underneath the conductive ply and inserting a flashover point between an outer edge of the conductive ply and a fastener attaching the composite surface to a support structure.