Hot Refuelling

Question 1

How can aircrew stop ground crew from approaching the aircraft?

Answer 1

Fixed anti-col lights = do not approach

Question 2

There are 4 main communication step during a hot refuel, what are they and how are they made?

Answer 2

Start refuelling: 1st flash/Circular open hand
200kgs to go: 2nd flash/2 fingers
100kg to go: 1 finger
Stop refuelling: 3rd flash/side to side flat hand

Question 3

Can the ARH hot refuel ferry tanks?

Answer 3

No, pressure refuels only

Question 4

Something has gone wrong with the aircraft during a hot refuel, how is this communicated to the ground crew?

Answer 4

Day: Comms with attendant
Night: Constant flashing anti-cols

Question 5

Prior to the approach to the hot refuel point, what is required?

Answer 5

Ops normal call

Question 6

How are the emitters switched off?

Answer 6

CDU —> EWS = DOP/RADALT
CDU —> COM = HF
CDU —> TAC = DL/ASSIGN/TX

Question 7

Explain your actions if there is a fire at the aircraft:

Answer 7

• Confirm the fire if internal
• EMERG ENG Shutdown
• EMERG Egress, away from the side which is on fire

Question 8

Explain your actions if there is a fire at the fuel supply:

Answer 8

Ground crew will disconnect the fuel:
- Once disconnected, move the aircraft away from the fire

Question 9

Explain your actions if there is a fire at the pump:

Answer 9

Ground crew will disconnect the fuel:
- Once disconnected, move the aircraft away from the fire