Aviation Fuel Handling Process Guide Flashcards
85-00-170-A, SWE, AET, Replaced 13001.1
What is JP-5 NATO code?
F-44, flashpoint of 140F
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How far shall all ignition sources be kept from designated servicing areas and tank farms?
50ft
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What is JP8, JET A NATO code?
F-34, Flash point of 100F
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No other fuel grades can be used without prior approval from who?
CG-41
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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?
JP4, JET A and JET B
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What is the only aviation fuel authorized for use aboard cutters?
JP5
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What are the 4 major classification of contaminants?
Particulates, Water, Microbes and Surfactants
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Contamination removal from _______ is more difficult because of its higher viscosity and density.
JP5
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What fuel can be used as a replacement when JP-5 is not readily available?
JET A
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What is the maximum acceptable level of particulate contamination?
- 0ml
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What are particulates?
Solid contaminants that will not dissolve in fuel
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What are the most common particulates?
iron, rust, scale, sand and dirt
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What is the limit of water in aircraft turbine fuel?
10ppm
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What is considered Dissolved Water?
Is essentially humidity in fuel
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What is Entrained Water?
Water suspended in tiny droplets in the fuel
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Large slugs of free water can cause?
engine flameout
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What are Microbes?
Microscopic growths
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A simple and effective method to prevent or retard microbe growth is to do what?
Eliminate water
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What are Surfactants?
Soap or detergent like materiels that occur naturally in fuel
pg. 2-4
At a minimum, airstation fuel farms should store how much fuel?
enough for a 7 day period
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When shall fuel samples be taken for Truck Tanks?
Monthly
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To ensure proper testing, allow the fuel carrier tanker truck to sit stationary at the unloading point for how long?
5 minutes to allow water and particulate to settle
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To ensure proper testing, allow tanker rail cars to sit stationary at the unloading point for how long?
30 minutes to allow water and particulate to settle
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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?
Flashpoint testing to ensure the correct fuel has been delivered.
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Who will retain fuel delivery documentation and for how long they will be kept?
QA and kept for 1 year
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What type of tire should a Refueler truck have?
non-FOD type with wide lug
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The exhaust of all engines shall be equipped with what?
Suitable spark arrestor
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What is the fueling pressure for MH-65?
55 PSIG
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What is the fueling pressuer for MH-60?
55 PSIG
pg. 4-6
What is the fueling pressure for HU-25?
50 PSIG
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What is the fueling pressure for HC-130?
60 PSIG
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What is the fueling pressure for HC-144?
50 PSIG
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Who should periodically check all aircraft fueling equipment, including fueling cabinets?
The qualified Fuel King
pg. 5-1
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
32 degrees
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