Aviation Fuel Handling Process Guide

Question 0

What is JP-5 NATO code?

Answer 0

F-44, flashpoint of 140F

pg. 2-1

Question 1

How far shall all ignition sources be kept from designated servicing areas and tank farms?

Answer 1

50ft

pg. 2-1

Question 2

What is JP8, JET A NATO code?

Answer 2

F-34, Flash point of 100F

pg. 2-1

Question 3

No other fuel grades can be used without prior approval from who?

Answer 3

CG-41

pg. 2-1

Question 4

What aviation turbine fuels CARRY A HEALTH HAZARD FOR DETECTABLE AMOUNTS OF CHEMICALS LIKE BENZINE, WHICH ARE KNOWN TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS, AND OTHER REPRODUCTIVE
HARM?

Answer 4

JP4, JET A and JET B

pg. 2-1

Question 5

What is the only aviation fuel authorized for use aboard cutters?

Answer 5

JP5

pg. 2-2

Question 6

What are the 4 major classification of contaminants?

Answer 6

Particulates, Water, Microbes and Surfactants

pg. 2-2

Question 7

Contamination removal from _______ is more difficult because of its higher viscosity and density.

Answer 7

JP5

pg. 2-2

Question 8

What fuel can be used as a replacement when JP-5 is not readily available?

Answer 8

JET A

pg. 2-2

Question 9

What is the maximum acceptable level of particulate contamination?

Answer 9

1. 0ml

pg. 2-3

Question 10

What are particulates?

Answer 10

Solid contaminants that will not dissolve in fuel

pg. 2-3

Question 11

What are the most common particulates?

Answer 11

iron, rust, scale, sand and dirt

pg. 2-3

Question 12

What is the limit of water in aircraft turbine fuel?

Answer 12

10ppm

pg. 2-3

Question 13

What is considered Dissolved Water?

Answer 13

Is essentially humidity in fuel

pg. 2-3

Question 14

What is Entrained Water?

Answer 14

Water suspended in tiny droplets in the fuel

pg. 2-3

Question 15

Large slugs of free water can cause?

Answer 15

engine flameout

pg. 2-3

Question 16

What are Microbes?

Answer 16

Microscopic growths

pg. 2-4

Question 17

A simple and effective method to prevent or retard microbe growth is to do what?

Answer 17

Eliminate water

pg. 2-4

Question 18

What are Surfactants?

Answer 18

Soap or detergent like materiels that occur naturally in fuel
pg. 2-4

Question 19

At a minimum, airstation fuel farms should store how much fuel?

Answer 19

enough for a 7 day period

pg. 3-1

Question 20

When shall fuel samples be taken for Truck Tanks?

Answer 20

Monthly

pg. 3-4

Question 21

To ensure proper testing, allow the fuel carrier tanker truck to sit stationary at the unloading point for how long?

Answer 21

5 minutes to allow water and particulate to settle

pg. 3-6

Question 22

To ensure proper testing, allow tanker rail cars to sit stationary at the unloading point for how long?

Answer 22

30 minutes to allow water and particulate to settle

pg. 3-6

Question 23

If the product is not procured via Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) or Defense Energy Support Contract (DESC) and delivered via over the road tank vehicles, what should be done?

Answer 23

Flashpoint testing to ensure the correct fuel has been delivered.
pg. 3-6

Question 24

Who will retain fuel delivery documentation and for how long they will be kept?

Answer 24

QA and kept for 1 year | pg. 3-6

Question 25

What type of tire should a Refueler truck have?

Answer 25

non-FOD type with wide lug | pg. 4-2

Question 26

The exhaust of all engines shall be equipped with what?

Answer 26

Suitable spark arrestor | pg. 4-2

Question 27

What is the fueling pressure for MH-65?

Answer 27

55 PSIG | pg. 4-6

Question 28

What is the fueling pressuer for MH-60?

Answer 28

55 PSIG | pg. 4-6

Question 29

What is the fueling pressure for HU-25?

Answer 29

50 PSIG | pg. 4-6

Question 30

What is the fueling pressure for HC-130?

Answer 30

60 PSIG | pg. 4-6

Question 31

What is the fueling pressure for HC-144?

Answer 31

50 PSIG | pg. 4-6

Question 32

Who should periodically check all aircraft fueling equipment, including fueling cabinets?

Answer 32

The qualified Fuel King | pg. 5-1

Question 33

In climates where the ground air temperature can fall below _____°F, all equipment which can be adversely affected by freezing temperatures shall be inspected for proper winterization measures in early autumn

Answer 33

32 degrees | pg. 5-1

Question 34

Daily checks shall be completed on all aircraft fuel delivery equipment in continuous use once every_____

Answer 34

24 hours | pg. 5-2

Question 35

Before a clear and bright test can be conducted, ________ of fuel will be drained from all low point drains

Answer 35

2 quarts | pg. 5-2

Question 36

any equipment being returned to service after _______ or more of downtime for maintenance shall also be given a complete weekly check.

Answer 36

72 hours | pg. 5-2

Question 37

Aviation fuel surveillance program should maintain paper documentation for a minimum of daily, weekly and monthly testing. For how long should these records be kept?

Answer 37

12 months | pg. 6-1

Question 38

Fuel sample bottles shall be filled to within _____ of the cap line?

Answer 38

1/2 inches | pg. 6-1

Question 39

There shall be no smoking, open flames, spark, or flames producing items, or radio transmission items within ________ of a sampling operation?

Answer 39

50ft | pg. 6-1

Question 40

What type of containers shall not be used for collecting fuel samples?

Answer 40

Plastic, Polyethylene, steel and aluminum | pg. 6-2

Question 41

Daily clear and bright sample are required for?

Answer 41

All Ready Issue Fuel and Bravo aircrafts | pg. 6-2

Question 42

How many types of fuel samples are taken at Coast Guard Airstation?

Answer 42

3 | pg. 6-2

Question 43

Tank truks and barges fuel sample shall be taken from where?

Answer 43

Manifold or fuel nozzle | pg. 6-2

Question 44

Refueler samples shall be taken from where?

Answer 44

Fuel nozzle | pg. 6-2

Question 45

What is the limit of water contamination in turbine fuels?

Answer 45

10ppm. | pg. 6-4

Question 46

How many types of aviation basic fuel tests are there?

Answer 46

3, Clear and Bright Test, Flash Point Test and Detector Kit Tests 6-4

Question 47

How often are Lab samples required?

Answer 47

Once a month | pg. 6-4

Question 48

How much fuel should be drained before sampling?

Answer 48

2 quarts | pg. 6-5

Question 49

How long must you wait to collect a fuel sample after refueling or moving the aircraft?

Answer 49

30 mins | pg. 6-5

Question 50

Ordinarily, a cloud or haze in fuel indicates the presence of what?

Answer 50

Water | pg. 6-5

Question 51

Who should be notified if Fuel System Icing Inhibitor (FSII) levels drop below .07%?

Answer 51

CO | pg. 6-7

Question 52

What is the minimum FSII level allowed for safe operation of Coast Guard aircrafts?

Answer 52

.03% | pg. 6-7

Question 53

Commercial grade fuels should not be stored for longer than?

Answer 53

3 months | pg. 7-1

Question 54

What is FSll?

Answer 54

A mutagen in the undiluted state | pg. 7-2

Question 55

What is the normal level of FSll in fuel?

Answer 55

.10-.15 | pg. 7-2

Question 56

What is the currently authorized Icing Inhibitor (FSII)?

Answer 56

DiEGME | pg. 7-2

Question 57

Anytime FSll is introduced into an aicraft by means of aerosol can, what must be done after?

Answer 57

Entry into the EAL | pg. 7-3

Question 58

When shall refueling plans be reviewed and by who?

Answer 58

Annually and by the CO | pg. 8-1

Question 59

Do not start cold refueling operations when an electrical storm is within?

Answer 59

5 miles | pg. 8-1

Question 60

Cold refueling an aircraft requires a minimum of?

Answer 60

2 people | pg. 8-2

Question 61

There shall be no smoking, open flames, spark or flame producing items, or radio transmission items within _______ of cold refueling operations?

Answer 61

50ft | pg. 8-3

Question 62

Equip all internal combustion engines operating within 50ft of cold refueling operations with?

Answer 62

Spark arresting muffler | pg. 8-3

Question 63

How many people are required for hot refueling?

Answer 63

4 | pg. 8-7

Question 64

When should you notify the local fire department of hot refueling operations?

Answer 64

at least 15 mins before | pg. 8-7

Question 65

During hot refueling operations, the aircraft may not be taxied or positioned within________, ________ and _________

Answer 65

200 ft from an inhabited or uninhabited bldg, 100ft from parked aircraft and 50ft from a taxiing aircraft. pg. 8-8

Question 66

Refuelers shall never be driven closer than ______ from any point of the aircraft or be left less than ______ from a fueling port or vent?

Answer 66

10ft and 25ft | pg. 8-14

Question 67

What can increase the equilibrium charge for a given pipe and fuel?

Answer 67

Velocity of the fuel | pg. 8-19

Question 68

What is the max ramp speed for servicing vehicles?

Answer 68

5mph | pg. 8-21

Question 69

No trucks shall be parked closer than _____ from any inhabited building

Answer 69

100ft | pg. 8-22

Question 70

No trucks shall be parked closer than _____ from any uninhabited building

Answer 70

50ft | pg. 8-22

Question 71

How much clear space between parked trucks?

Answer 71

10ft | pg. 8-22

Question 72

Repeated or prolonged exposure to _______, even at relatively low concentrations, has been associated with various blood disorders ranging from anemia to leukemia.

Answer 72

Benzene | pg. 9-3

Question 73

Fueling operations should not be conducted in sustained winds over?

Answer 73

50 knots | pg. 9-3

Question 74

All personnel shall avoid grounding or bonding themselves within _______ feet of the aircraft fuel vents

Answer 74

3ft | pg. 9-4

Question 75

What type of spill covers an area up to 18 inches in any dimension is considered?

Answer 75

Small spill | 10-2

Question 76

What type of spill ramp personnel shall stand by until the aircraft is dispatched is considered?

Answer 76

Small spill | pg 10-2

Question 77

What type of spill covers up to 10ft in dimension but not over 50 square feet?

Answer 77

Medium | pg. 10-2

Question 78

What type of spill shall have a fire guard posted upwind equipped with at least once 125/150lb PKP fire extinguisher?

Answer 78

Medium | pg. 10-2

Question 79

What type of spill covers over 50 square feet in area?

Answer 79

Large Spill | pg. 10-2

Question 80

What type of spill requires handling bye the "Spill Response Team"?

Answer 80

Large Spill | pg. 10-2

Question 81

What is the minimum size for a waste oil tank?

Answer 81

1000 gallons | pg. 10-3

Question 82

Used filters and test equipment shall be disposed IAW?

Answer 82

16478. 1 Hazardous Wast Management Manual | pg. 10-3

Question 83

What detector kit test is for use in the filed or laboratory to determine the free water content of aircraft fuels?

Answer 83

AEL MK l | pg. 6-6

Question 84

What detector kit test is for use in the filed or laboratory to determine solid contamination in aircraft fuels?

Answer 84

AEL MK lll | pg. 6-6