Fuelling of aircraft Flashcards

1
Q

What checks with regards to aircraft fuel must be completed by the pilot before commencing a flight?

A
  • Check the correct grade of fuel is loaded
  • Check the correct quantity of fuel is loaded
  • Check that there is no water or other debris in the fuel (CAO 20.9)
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2
Q

How much distance must be between a fuel point or vent outlet and a sealed building during refuelling operations?

A

5 m

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3
Q

How much distance must be between a fuel point or vent outlet and an un-sealed building during refuelling operations?

A
15 m (MTOW >5700kg)
9 m   (MTOW <5700kg)
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4
Q

How much distance must be between a fuel point or vent outlet and a stationary aircraft during refuelling operations?

A

6 m

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5
Q

How much distance must be between a fuel point or vent outlet and an exposed public area during refuelling operations?

A

15 m

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6
Q

What is the definition of a sealed building?

A

A building made of non-flammable material and has no openings or all openings are sealed.

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7
Q

May AVGAS be loaded while passengers are on board an aircraft?

A

No

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8
Q

May an aircraft be over-wing refuelled with JetA1 while passengers are on board?

A

Yes, as long as certain conditions are met.

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9
Q

What conditions need to be met before an aircraft with passengers on board may be over-wing refuelled?

A
  • Only passengers with medical disabilities preventing them from leaving the aircraft without assistance may be on board
  • Aircraft cabin door is open
  • passenger loading and un-loading equipment is available
  • passengers are told that refuelling ops are in progress
  • seat-belt sign must be off and passengers must not have these fitted
  • No smoking
  • a cabin crew member of flight crew member must supervise any possible evacuations
  • aircraft emergency lights need to be armed
  • One cabin crew of flight crew member needs to be at an emergency exit
  • the emergency evacuation area is kept clear
  • ops manual procedures are followed
  • if an engine is running a crew member needs to be in the flight deck
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10
Q

May an engine be running during refuelling operations?

A

No

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11
Q

May an external power source be connected or disconnected during refuelling ops?

A

No

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12
Q

May maintenance work be completed on electrical equipment or the radar during refuelling operations with kerosene?

A

Yes, if the radar is off and the electrical equipment is interior lighting or electrics used for refuelling ops.

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13
Q

When refuelling has been completed what checks should be done by the flight crew?

A
  • Ensure correct quantity
  • Ensure fuel caps are on and secure
  • Check for contaminants
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14
Q

What distance must be kept between refuelling ops and a person who is smoking?

A

15 m

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15
Q

How many fire extinguisher must be present during refuelling ops?

A

2 within 15 m but not within 6 m

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