Fuel Surveillance

Question 0

How many people are required to take fuel samples?

Answer 0

Two. Fuel sampler and safety observer.

Question 1

What PPE is required to take fuel samples?

Answer 1

Splash proof goggles
Chemical resistant gloves
Apron is optional

Question 2

What is the procedure for contaminated fuel samples?

Answer 2

Take a sample, if contaminated save it, drain one gallon and take a second sample. If the second sample is contaminated, take both to QA and notify MC.

Question 3

Where do you log the results of completed fuel samples?

Answer 3

In the ADB.

Question 4

How far from a structure are you allowed to fuel/de-fuel the aircraft?

Answer 4

100 ft minimum

Question 5

Who can inspect fuel samples?

Answer 5

A qualified aircrew man, shift supervisor, CDI, CDQAR or QAR.

Question 6

How long are fuel samples good for?

Answer 6

24 hours

Question 7

If you are the safety observer and the fuel sampler gets fuel in their eyes, what do you do?

Answer 7

Get to the eye wash station immediately, wash eyes for at least 15 mins, notify MC for assistance in getting them to medical, obtain the MSDS from the tool room.

Question 8

What is the minimum amount of fuel required in the jar?

Answer 8

1/2 a mason jar, 1/2 quart, 1 pint

Question 9

What is the minimum number of people required to fuel/de-fuel the aircraft?

Answer 9

3. One on the ground fueling panel. One in the flight station. One to man the fire bottle and check the tank vents.

Question 10

What are he maximum fueling and de-fueling pressures?

Answer 10

Fueling: not to exceed 55 PSI

De-fueling: not to exceed -5.5 PSI

Question 11

What is used to check the tank vents?

Answer 11

Plunger from inside the aircraft.

Question 12

What should you feel at the end of the plunger when fueling/defueling?

Answer 12

Fueling: feel air blowing out.
Defueling: feel suction.

Question 13

How is the fuel truck grounded during operation?

Answer 13

Connect the grounding wire from the truck to the same ground as the aircraft. connect another grounding wire from the truck to the aircraft.

Question 14

An open flame is not permitted how close to the aircraft?

Answer 14

50 feet

Question 15

Can you fuel in thunder condition 1?

Answer 15

No

Question 16

Can you take samples inside the hangar?

Answer 16

Yes, if QA is present.

Question 17

What pub contains info about fuel contaminates?

Answer 17

MIL–HDBK–844(AS), 6.1

Question 18

Where is the fuel surveillance program outlined?

Answer 18

790.2 CH 10, 10.2

Question 19

How long should you wait to take samples after fueling?

Answer 19

A minimum of 2 hours to allow contaminates to settle to the low point drains.

Question 20

What are the NATO codes for JP5, JP4 and JP8?

Answer 20

JP5: F44
JP4: F40
JP8: F34

Question 21

How many low point drains are on a P3?

Answer 21

7

Question 22

When are fuel samples taken?

Answer 22

Prior to any engine startup each day or every 7th day that the aircraft has not had samples taken.

Question 23

If the low point drain sticks causing fuel spillage, what do you do?

Answer 23

Try to manipulate the drain closed. if over 5 gallons spill, notify the fire department as per VQ–1 instruction 5100.5C

Question 24

What are the primary and secondary fuel switches used for and when are their checks performed?

Answer 24

Used to check the pilot shut off valves in the tanks. it is done within the first few minutes of fueling.

Question 25

Under what circumstances would you stop fueling?

Answer 25

Fuel spillage from the wing tip.
Loud or unusual noise.
Tank becomes over pressurized.

Question 26

Can you have the tie down chains on the aircraft during fueling/defueling?

Answer 26

Fueling: yes
Defueling: no