PG 85-00-170 G 4/24/24 Flashcards
All waivers to this process guide will be made via Coast Guard HQ Aeronautical
Engineering, Commandant _____ through the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) Engineering
Services Division (ESD) Engineering Services Branch (ESB)
Commandant (CG-411)
1-1
How do you submit a change to this guide
CG-22
1-1
Safe fuel service depends on keeping fuels in controlled areas, avoiding spills, and keeping
all ignition sources _____ ft away from designated servicing areas and tank farms
50
2-1
How many grades of fuel are authorized for CG use
7
jp4
jp5
jp8
jet A
jet A1
jet A-M
jet B
2-1
Who can approve a non authorized fuel to be used in CG aircraft
CG-41
2-1
What is the only fuel approved for shipboard/cutter use
JP5
because it has the highest flashpoint of 140 degrees F
2-1, 2-2
What are the 3 military grade fuels
JP 4, 5, 8
2-1
What are the 3 commercial grade fuels
Jet A, A-1, B
2-2
Which fuel grade is commercial with military additive package
Jet A-M
2-2
Which fuels already has ice inhibitors in it
JP8, CG standard
Jet A-M
2-2
One method of removing particulates is to provide a minimum of _____ hours for solids
to settle before the fuel is withdrawn from the storage tanks. A better method is to
_____ the fuel through filters/separators
2
recirculate
2-3
The maximum acceptable level of
particulate contamination is what
2 mg/l
2-3
How many forms of water contamination are there
3
dissolved, entrained, and free water
2-3
The limit for water in aircraft turbine
fuel is _____ ppm
10
2-3
How many types of fuel contaminants are there
5
particulates
water
microbes
surfactants
Miscellaneous Contaminants
2-3, 2-4, 2-5
The term “surfactants” is a contraction of what
These soap or detergent-like materials occur naturally in fuel.
surface active agents
2-5
At a minimum, air station fuel farms shall be designed and built to store fuel to support normal unit operation mission requirements, based on number of aircraft and type, for a _____ period.
7-day
3-1
How often should truck tanks be inspected and cleaned
6 years without inlet filter separator or micronic filter
8 years with inlet filter separator or micronic filter
3-3
There shall be no smoking, open flame, spark producing items (to include electric internal combustion vehicles), radios, or PEDs within _____ ft of the fuel transfer station, fuel sampling, cold, hot, or defueling operations
50
3-4, 6-7
The Aviation Department Quality Assurance Office shall retain the
delivery documentation for a period of what
1 year
3-6
To ensure proper testing, allow the fuel carrier tanker truck to sit stationary at the unloading point for _____ minutes to allow water and particulate to settle. Tanker rail cars
shall sit stationary for _____ minutes at the unloading point to allow water and particulate to settle
5
30
3-6
For fueling fuel trucks There should be a minimum of _____ 125/150 lb PKP fire extinguisher available for use
01
3-6
For fuel truck a minimum of how many fire extinguishers is required
2
4-2
In accordance with AFTO 00-25-172 (series), electrostatic bonding systems shall have a
total resistance of less than _____ ohms
10,000
4-5
Fueling pressure at the fuel nozzle shall not exceed the maximum allowable pressure listed in the applicable aircraft flight manual
- MH-65 55 PSIG
- MH-60 55 PSIG
- HU-25 50 PSIG
- HC-130 60 PSIG
- HC-144 50 PSIG
4-6
Overshoot not to exceed _____ of actual flow rate from the time the deadman control is released
until the time flow stops completely
5%
4-6
EMERGENCY FUEL SHUTOFF SYSTEM Fuel flow should be stopped within a maximum _____ overrun
5%
4-7
Daily checks shall be completed on all aircraft fuel delivery equipment in continuous use once every _____ hours
24
5-2
Before a clear and bright test can be conducted, how many quarts of fuel will be drained from all low point drains
2
5-2
For fuel truck inspections ENSURE THAT THE PRIMARY PRESSURE CONTROL IS SET
TO _____ PSI AT THE NOZZLE BEFORE THE SYSTEM IS PLACED
BACK IN OPERATION
50
5-3 caution
An aviation fuel surveillance program should maintain paper documentation for a minimum of daily, weekly, and monthly testing for a period of _____ months
12
6-1
The clear and bright procedure completed daily or anytime when fuel condition is suspect from aircraft, all sumps and drains to include auxiliary tanks:
*Ensure 30 minutes after aircraft refueling and/or movement has occurred
*Strip a minimum of 2 quarts from tank being sampled
*Obtain approximately 1 pint for sample
6-1
There are how many types of fuel tests are used at Coast Guard air station
4
clear and bright
Detector Kit Tests
flash point test
API Gravity Determination
6-4
There are three types of fuel samples taken at a Coast Guard air station
clear and bright
A/S laboratory samples- monthly
DOD laboratory samples- once a month
6-8
For air stations, recirculate a minimum of _____ gallons of fuel in fuel trucks, fuel pit, other shore-based dispensing equipment
500
6-8
If solid contaminants in fuel at aircraft dispensing points exceed _____ mg/L, notify unit engineering officer, maintenance officer, and the Aviation Fuel Surveillance Program
Manager
1.0
6-9
If solid contaminants exceed _____ mg/L, delivery of fuel to aircraft shall be stopped
2
6-9
The limit of water contamination in turbine fuels is _____ ppm, determined by what test
10
AEL MK I tester
6-9
Each unit’s fuel storage capability requires
1-gallon and 1-quart
6-9
If the FSII level in bulk storage drops below 0.07% by volume, who must be notified
air station CO
6-4
Transient aircrews, USA, USN,
USAF, USMC, and foreign military aircraft shall be notified if the FSII level in bulk storage falls below _____ by volume
0.07%
6-4
What are the testing kits for the Fuel System Icing Inhibitor
B/2 Anti-Icing Test Kit or FSII Refractometer
6-11
After receipt of fuel, allow at least _____ hours of settling time per foot of fuel depth above the settling line before stripping the tanks of any free water
3
7-1
Tank(s) that received the fuel should be recirculated within _____ hours
24
7-1
Commercial grade fuels should not be stored for longer than _____ months. .
3
7-1
The minimum level of FSII in fuel used by Coast Guard aircraft to
prevent water/ice formation is
0.03%
7-1
The normal level of FSII in the
fuel is _____ by volume
0.07 to 0.15%
7-2
The normal level of fuel system icing inhibitor in turbine fuel (FSII) is _____ by volume
0.07-0.15 percent
PG 85-00-110 A p 1-5
What are 2 reasons to use FSII in fuel
FSII lowers the freezing point of free water
FSII also restricts bacterial growth
7-2
The two basic methods for putting additives into fuel are what
manual (hand doping) or proportional injection- preferred
7-3
Add FSII using the 590 ml (20ounce) aerosol can One 590 ml can of aerosol additive will inhibit _____ gallons of fuel to 0.087% by volume
180
7-3
A minimum of how many people is required for every fuel transfer
operation
2
8-1
Who shall review all fueling plans and how often
CO
annually
8-1
DO NOT START COLD REFUELING OPERATIONS WHEN A
LIGHTNING ADVISORY HAS BEEN ISSUED, INDICATING AN
ELECTRICAL STORM IS WITHIN _____ NAUTICAL MILES OF THE
AIRSTATION
5
8-2 Warning
AIRCRAFT RADAR AND HF RADIOS SHALL NOT BE OPERATED IN THE TRANSMIT MODE WITHIN _____ FT OF COLD/HOT(EOIR for hot) REFUELING OPERATIONS
300
8-2 Warning
8-9 Caution
There should be a minimum, how many 125/150 lb PKP fire extinguisher available for use
01
8-3
No aircraft or Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) engines shall be started or stopped within _____ ft during cold refueling operations
50
8-3
THE AIRCRAFT PRE-CHECK SYSTEM SIMULATES THE COMPLETION OF A FUELING EVOLUTION. ALL FUEL FLOW INTO THE AIRCRAFT SHALL STOP WITHIN _____ MINUTE OF THE SYSTEM BEING ACTIVATED
01
8-3 Caution
Hot refueling procedures require a minimum of _____ people
04 fixed wing
03 rotary wing
8-7
There shall be no smoking, open flames, spark or flame producing items, or radio transmissions items within _____ ft of a hot refueling operation
50
8-8
Notify the local fire department at least _____ minutes before hot refueling
15
8-8
For hot refueling:
IF 125/150 LB PKP UNITS ARE USED, AT LEAST ONE MUST BE MANNED AND READY JUST OUTSIDE THE _____ FT FUEL SERVICING SAFETY ZONE. THE OTHER UNIT SHALL BE
IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE WITHIN _____ FT OF THE FUEL
SERVICING SAFETY ZONE
50
100
8-8 Caution
The following area requirements must be met in order to conduct hot
refueling operations:
a.The hot refueling red circle shall be of sufficient diameter as to encompass the entire
aircraft to include main rotor blades.
b.Aircraft being hot refueled may not be positioned within _____ ft of any inhabited or
uninhabited building.
c.Unless specifically needed to conduct hot refueling operations, no equipment may be
stored outside a building within _____ ft from boundary of the refueling spot.
100
100
8-8
New construction is prohibited within how many feet of hot refueling area
200 ft
8-9 Note
During hot refueling operations, the aircraft may not be taxied or positioned within:
- _____ ft of an inhabited or uninhabited building
- _____ ft from a parked aircraft
- _____ ft from a taxiing aircraft
100
100
50
8-9
Fuel truck is parked how far away from the aircraft during hot refuel
20 ft
8-9
Aircraft shall not be positioned any closer than _____ ft from another aircraft or building
50
8-11
Who may authorize concurrent fueling evolutions
when operations require it.
The commanding officer
8-13
Trucks, refuelers, etc shall not proceed or be driven closer than how many feet to the aircraft
10 ft
8-14
Ground/air surveillance radar shall not be operated within _____ ft of a fueling operation
ground- 300
air- 100
9-3
Prohibit fueling operations within _____ nautical miles of an electrical/lightning storm in accordance with AFTO
00-25-172
5
9-4
Fueling operations should not be conducted in sustained winds of over _____ knots
50
9-4
Small spills covering an area up to _____ in any dimension (small priming spills) are normally of minor consequence
18 inches
personnel standby until aircraft departs
10-2
Medium spills can cover up to _____ ft in dimension, but not over _____ square feet. They shall have a fireguard posted upwind equipped with at least one 125/150 lb PKP fire
extinguisher.
10
50
10-2
Large spills over ______ square ft in area require handling by the “Spill Response Team.” This is normally the airport or local fire department
50
10-2
Where can you find a sample fuel king designation letter and who designates the fuel king
Enclosure 1 of PG 170
EO
ENCL 1
