Refuelling Flashcards
Discrepancy Check? AML User guide
Calculated by subtracting calculated Arrival fuel from before refuelling figure.
Allowable discrepancy - 1000kgs
Wide Cut Fuel? OM B 2.8.1.a
AML entry made
No passengers onboard
Nor for next two refuels
Fuel acceptance? OM B 2.8.2
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
Maintenance operations whilst fuelling ? OM B 2.8.4
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
Before refuelling? OM B 2.8.10
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
Fuelling with passengers on board? OM B 2.8.6
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
Fuelling Zone?
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
Aircraft Access Requirements?
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
Fuel LMC - load and balance manual 1.1.2.6
If error between fuel on loadsheet and actual load then Captain may adjust load -/+ 1000kg must not exceed maximum weights.