Refuelling

Question 1

Precautionary Rapid Disembarkation announcement:

Answer 1

Alert call then NITS then:

“Attention,attention,this is an important announcement.All passengers must leave the aircraft via the nearest boarding door in a quick and orderly manner. Leave all personal items behind”

Question 2

In the case of a spill larger than XXX meters inform the TRM who will alert the airport fire services

Answer 2

2 meters

Question 3

Following a fuel spill, No engines to be started within XXX meters of the spill

Answer 3

6 meters

OMB 2.8.10

Question 4

Maintenance Operations while refuelling. DONT: (6 points)

Answer 4

 Fuel within 30 meters of Radar or HF
 Replenish O2
 Run Main Engines
 Operate aircraft lights including strobes
 Attempt more than one APU start
 Fuel with hot brakes

Question 5

Blends of fuel:

The most XXXX should be used for the Fuel Freeze Temperature

Use this until YY consecutive refuelling’s with a lower freezing point fuel have taken place

Answer 5

conservative figure

THREE consecutive

Question 6

Mobile phones not to be used within XXX meters of any fuel source

Answer 6

1 meter

Question 7

Fuelling zone - restrictions - 6 points:

Answer 7

1. 3m from aircraft tank filling point, vents and fuelling equipment
2. Only authorised vehicles and persons within the zone
3. Passengers not permitted
4. Smoking prohibited in the zone
5. Mobile phones not to be used within 1 meter of any fuel source
6. Fuelling to be suspended during severe electrical storms in the vicinity

OMB 2.8.9

Question 8

Whenever Wide Cut Fuel is uplifted: (3 items)

Answer 8

o An AML entry must be made
o No passengers on board
o Nor for the next two refuels

Question 9

Following a fuel spill, If personnel are evacuated, the safe area is XXX meters upwind and upslope of the spill

Answer 9

15 meters

Question 10

Refueling allowable discrepancy:

Answer 10

1000kg

Calculate the discrepancy by subtracting the Calculated Arrival from the Before Refuelling figure

Question 11

Fuel LMC tolerance:

Answer 11

Captain may adjust the FINAL Loadsheet ±1,000kg taking into account not to exceed and regulated or authorised maximum weights

Question 12

Preparing for Fuelling with Passengers On board (8 points):

Answer 12

A means of communications between the Cabin Crew and those working on the Ramp should be available
 Ensure minimum Cabin Crew are present
 SCCM to remain near the boarding door
 “No Smoking” signs = ON
 “Seatbelts” signs = OFF
 Emergency Exit Lights = Armed
 PA system serviceable or alternative procedure in use
 Crew informed that refuelling is taking place and make a suitable announcement

Question 13

Dont Fuel within XXX meters of Radar or HF

Answer 13

30 meters

Question 14

Rules regarding: Fuel Spills… 7 points:

Answer 14

 Immediately stop the fuel flow in the event of any spill
 Small spills to be covered in absorbent material and removed
 In the case of a spill larger than 2 meters inform the TRM who will alert the airport fire services
 Stop all movement of persons and vehicles through the affected area
 If it is deemed to be a fire hazard, then consideration should be given to a rapid disembarkation
 If personnel are evacuated, the safe area is 15 meters upwind and upslope of the spill
 No engines to be started within 6 meters of the spill