Intl aircraft systems fire protection working group meeting 32002 inerting a b747 sp center wing fuel tank scale model with nitrogen enriched air. As a result, the energy institute ei sponsored an effort to investigate the differences between fuel use and handling in the u. Fueling safety is an important public safety issue. Do not smoke or allow other ignition sources into the refuelling area. With regard to safety procedures, selffueling permittees fuel dispensing employees shall be. This standard outlines vital safety provisions for procedures, equipment, and installations in order to protect people, aircraft, and other property during ground fuel servicing of aircraft using liquid petroleum fuels. Aircraft fueling, parking, ground services, support, and amenities to meet. Aviation fueling is particularly important, as safety is a paramount issue, and very speci.
Do not use foreign items to lock the refuelling trigger in the on position. Static electricity is an accumulation of electric charge on an insulated body. Aircraft fueling hose shall be inspected before use each day. An interactive tool showing which nfpa codes are enforced around the world. Aircraftfueling vehicle operator training is documented. Ac 15052304b, aircraft fuel storage, handling and dispensing on airports, 28 september 2012. Dont set it free to disperse and create havoc in the presence of flammable and combustible fuels.
Static electricity and the safety hazard when refueling. Safety while refueling vehicles and equipment reference 1910. Fueling or defueling of aircraft is done only by members of an aviation fuels crew. Safety specialists recommend precautions for work in aircraft fuel tanks the fuel tanks of large airplanes are inherently hazardous places to work, full of toxic vapors from jet fuel and associated chemicals that present risks of explosion and chronic illness or death. Aircraftfueling vehicles are bonded to the aircraft. They are our highest priorities for our passengers, employees and aircraft and are. Airport fueling safety for supervisors faa approved. Aircraftfueling vehicles are not located, parked or standing under any portion of aircraft. The hose shall be extended as it normally would be for fueling and checked for evidence of blistering, carcass saturation or separation, cuts, nicks, or abrasions that expose reinforcement material, and for slippage, misalignment, or leaks at couplings. Certalerts for part 9 airport certification airports. Government, agricultural, private schools and churches, boards of education, aircraft, trains, and buses. Most aircraft owners have more valuable uses for their time than managing the trip expenses, maintenance, pilot crewing, refueling, hangar storage and cleaning of their plane. The rewritten and reorganized 2017 edition makes it easier for facility managers, facility operations staff, and ahjs to understand, implement and enforce critical provisions that help ensure safe.
Equipment an operator shall have, based at the airport, sufficient vehicles, equipment, and, if. Turn off engine dont smoke dont use your cell phone leave it inside the vehicle or turn it off. A guide to packing for business and personal travel pdf. Begin fueling operation by pulling nozzle trigger and maintaining metaltometal contact between nozzle and aircraft 9. To help you understand the need for bonding and grounding of fuel dispensing equipment, the following information is offered. Airport management guide for providing aircraft fueling. Safety specialists recommend precautions for work in. The fueling operator should possess a thorough knowledge of the aircraft fuel system to recognize malfunction symptoms. All personnel directly involved in fueling or defueling evolutions must wear the proper safety gear, even when the ship is not at flight quarters. Crossfeed allows for fuel from one wing tank to be burned by the engine on the other wing. Faa issues policy to improve workplace safety for aircraft cabin crewmembers. Airport management guide for providing aircraft fueling services designed to assist airports that are considering or are currently selfproviding fueling services directly to their customers. Safely delivering fuel from a raised fueling platform or from a ground reel, the wbc800 is ideal for fueling aircraft of all sizes.
Hazmat placard operator name product label emergency fuel shutoff label. Safety and health topics airline industry occupational. The management guide includes a methodology to help evaluate whether an airport should or should not provide fuel. Hsac aircraft refueling checklist hsac aircraft refueling. Another safety concern while fueling is static electricity.
Unfortunately, this book cant be printed from the openbook. Since the revision of nfpa 407 slipped from the 1995. Switch off the vehicle engine while refuelling and ensure the park brake is applied. Nfpa 407 outlines vital safety provisions for procedures, equipment, and installations during fuel servicing of aircraft. In addition to these requirements, where fueling over wing, the nozzle shall be bonded with a nozzle bond cable having a clip or plug to a metallic component of the aircraft that is metallically connected to the tank filler port. If you need to print pages from this book, we recommend downloading it as a pdf. Fueling safety 8 fueling safety fueling fire codes inspection of airport fueling systems and mobile fuelers addressed in this session are based on the national fire protection association nfpa 407, standard for aircraft fuel servicing, 2012 edition, and nfpa 30, flammable and combustible liquids code, 2000 edition, and the code of federal. York and new jersey adopted at a meeting of the board of commissioners held on july 26, 2007, and amended at a meeting of that body on may 22, 2008.
The fullservice fbos provide aircraft fueling services, supplies, aircraft maintenance, flying lessons, and other services at the airport. This ac cancels ac 15052304a, aircraft fuel storage, handling, and dispensing on airports, dated june 18, 2004. To minimize the risks, specialists in fueltank entry procedures re. All aircraft fueling equipment shall have a filterseparator or a fullflow fuel monitor. Static electricity and the safety hazard when refueling the discharge of static electricity while dispensing fuel is a serious hazard that can potentially result in a catastrophic fire or explosion. Annual meeting revision cycle, the rop is reprinted here on pages 1214. This course provides classroom and live fire when applicable instruction for students to meet national fire protection association nfpa and department of transportation dot requirements for fuel safety. An application of refueling operation 163 by tank basis. Certain tax exemptions may be available for use of diesel fuel by county governments, u. Static electricityrelated incidents at retail gasoline outlets are unusual, but the potential for them to happen appears to be the highest during cool or cold. As part of valins mission to provide unparalleled customer service and offer complete turnkey solutions to its customers, valin offers its aviation fueling nozzle rebuild program for its customers in the aviation industry. But there are also some rules that are not so obvious.
Fortunately, in commercial aviation, accidents associated with refueling operations rarely occur. Denver municipal airport system rules and regulations. Each tenant fueling agent shall submit a training roster tooiafspa on a company letterhead, to includethe name of the instructor, the instructors date. Certalerts give the faa airports safety and operations division a quick way of providing additional guidance on part 9 airport certification and related issues to faa inspectors and staff. Grounding during aircraft fueling shall not be permitted. Denver municipal airport system rules and regulations source. Trbs airport cooperative research program has released acrp research report 192. Coordination with flight crew prior to fueling aircraft 4 situations requiring cessation of fueling procedures e. Fueling operations and static electricity provided by. Scoping meeting notice of preparation of an environmental. Establishing a farp allows commanders to extend the range of their aircraft or.
Federal aviation administration faa press release, august 22, 20. Cranial, goggles, gloves, jersey, and life vest must be worn during fuel ing. Full flow fuel monitors meeting the requirements of api ip 1583 specifications and qualification procedures avia tion fuel. Fueling and servicing procedures manual 05 nov 19 page 2 of 2 updated 11 sep 19 commitment to safety and security safety and security are core values at envoy. Federal aviation administration fueling safety 17 inspecting aircraft fuel servicing vehicles check the sides of the truck for operator name, required hazmat placards, emergency fuel shutoffs and label placards, product label, flammable label, and fire extinguishers. Flight operations briefing notes ground handling refueling with passengers on board i introduction refueling operations can be hazardous and, therefore, require the constant attention of all personnel involved.
Airport fueling safety for supervisors faa approved course information. Turnaround times for airports to have their fueling nozzles rebuilt or replaced are generally very long. Iata fuel guidance materials are standards developed by the iata technical fuel group in consultation with specialists enhance safety in critical fuelling tasks standard intoplane fuelling procedures. An airport fueling system is an arrangement of aviation fuel storage tanks, pumps, piping, and associated equipment, such as filters, water separators, hydrants and station, or aircraft fuel servicing vehicles, installed at an airport and designed to service aircraft at fixed positions. Fueling inspections administration federal aviation. May meeting meeting presentations, minutes and attendee list posted. Since the design of pressure fueling systems varies somewhat with each type of aircraft, the fueling operator should consult the manufacturers instructions for detailed procedures. Emergency shut off controls are accessible and tested quarterly.
Maintain eye contact with the pilot during entire fueling operation 10. Federal aviation aerodrome inspectors administration. Access the standard fueling procedures per aircraft type. If you have questions about a particular certalert, please see the appropriate certalert log for contact information. Owning and maintaining a private jet is a lot of work. Aviation fueling systems system safety as design priority compliance with standardsregulations specialized fueladditive requirements specialized aircraft requirements. This section is intended to enable you, as an airline or an itp, to have access to the standardized fueling procedures referred to in the training modules as you will need to align your own documented fueling procedures and relevant onthejob training activities with the industry.
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