Fuels Flashcards
CCFD
Combined Contaminated Fuels Detector
What is CCFD used to test?
Used to test fuel for water and sediments
What are the two types of filters used to test fuels?
- Milipore filter
- Water detecting pad
What is the milipore filter used to test?
Sediments
What is the water detecting pad used to test?
Water
FSII
Fuel System Icing Inhibitor
What is FSII?
An additive in the fuel used to prevent condensates water from freezing when aircraft reaches high altitudes
What is flashpoint tester used to determine?
The flashpoint of fuel
What is the flashpoint of JP-5?
140 degrees F
What are the two reasons why we take flashpoint samples?
- Unrep (to make sure that the fuel being received is JP-5)
- Aircraft defuel (aircraft empty their fuel tanks to our system)
What are the two RAS fueling stations?
RAS 3&7
What are the two important valves at the RAS stations?
- Defuel valve
- Downcomer valve
How many aircraft refueling stations are there?
8
Which refueling stations are located in the flight deck?
-1,2,3,4,6,8
Which refueling stations are located in the Hangar bay?
-5&10