Refuelling

Question 1

Discrepancy Check? AML User guide

Answer 1

Calculated by subtracting calculated Arrival fuel from before refuelling figure.

Allowable discrepancy - 1000kgs

Question 2

Wide Cut Fuel? OM B 2.8.1.a

Answer 2

AML entry made
No passengers onboard
Nor for next two refuels

Question 3

Fuel acceptance? OM B 2.8.2

Answer 3

Before signing AML, captain must ensure -

Departure fuel sufficient for flight
Within tolerance
Totaliser figure is recorded on cirrus at Engine start
Freeze point is acceptable

Question 4

Maintenance operations whilst fuelling ? OM B 2.8.4

Answer 4

Don’t

Fuel within 30m of Radar or HF
Replenish O2
Running main engines
Operate aircraft lights and strobe
Attempt more than one APU start
Fuel with hot brakes

Question 5

Before refuelling? OM B 2.8.10

Answer 5

Locate cutoff switch and fire extinguishers 
Check coupling for damage
Bond aircraft - bowser etc.
Ensure fuel quality checks have been carried out
Ensure bowser gauges are zeroed
Ensure correct fuel distribution 
Lower platform before refuelling 
Monitor valve position 
Stop flow in event of spillage

Question 6

Fuelling with passengers on board? OM B 2.8.6

Answer 6

Establish communication between CC and ramp personnel 
Minimum crew present (7 - 283paxs)
SCCM near boarding door
No smoking signs ON
seat belt signs OFF
emergency exit lights armed

Question 7

Fuelling Zone?

Answer 7

3m - 10ft from anything to do with refuelling process
No pax or unauthorised personnel in fuelling zone
No portable radios - mobile phones - smoking - flash bulbs
Fuelling suspended if lightening close

Question 8

Aircraft Access Requirements?

Answer 8

Jetty in use - no additional steps required.

Steps in use - must be at main pax door

Primary exit - main pax door
Secondary exit - rear left door

Question 9

Fuel LMC - load and balance manual 1.1.2.6

Answer 9

If error between fuel on loadsheet and actual load then Captain may adjust load -/+ 1000kg must not exceed maximum weights.