Sampling Procedures of Fuel Flashcards
1
Q
Samples taken when no fuel or aircraft problems known or suspected.
A
Routine Correlation Sample
Once a month
2
Q
At a minimum, samples are sent monthly to the regional fuel laboratory for analysis
A
Need to know
3
Q
What type of sample is submitted for test because the quality of fuel is suspected either as the result of aircraft malfuntion or for other reasons?
A
Special sample
4
Q
Who do you notify when special sample is being sent?
A
TYCOM (type commanders)
&
Laboratory
5
Q
How frequently should old or dormant stock be sampled?
A
Every 12 months
6
Q
Where are complete listings of fuel sampling points?
A
in Section 7 of NAVSHIPS S9086-SP-STM-010/CH542
7
Q
Equipment & containers needed for sampling
A
- Clean, clear 32 oz glass bottle
- Metal container with cushion inner pack & 4 sample bottle kits
- sample indentification tags
- one gallon, 24 gauge steel, epoxy resin lined fuel sample container
- drum
