What is the recommended procedure when Refuelling an aircraft?
What is the recommended procedure when Refuelling an aircraft? Park the fuel tanker obliquely so that it can be driven away from aircraft in forward direction in case of emergency. Check the correct grade of fuel is used. Also, ensure there is a proper bonding and groundings between aircraft and tanker, aircraft and ground, tanker and ground, and nozzle and filler port.
What is the pilot responsible for when Refuelling aircraft?
As the pilot in command, you are solely responsible for making sure that the fuel in the tanks is the correct fuel for that airplane. A quarter-mile off the departure end of the runway is no time to discover a problem. The first line of defense is at hand when you visually inspect the fuel quantity in each tank.
Do you get off the plane when it refuels?
Passenger planes are refuelled on the ground with passengers on board. You will know if a plane is being fuelled during boarding as the seat belt signs will not be turned on in case of an emergency & you need to get off quickly. We can refuel with passengers aboard, as long as the airplane is prepared for evacuation.
What are the rules for aircraft fueling?
(B) During all fueling operations, the aircraft shall be grounded by an approved method. (C) Smoking or lighting an open flame within 50 feet of any fueling operation is prohibited. (D) Fuel trucks shall be parked at least 50 feet from buildings.
What are the two main methods of fueling aircraft?
Ground refuelling can be done either through gravity refuelling or pressure refuelling. Gravity refuelling is mostly used for smaller aircraft, while pressure refuelling is used for larger aircraft.