Repair station manual a0022 aviation fuel systems repair, inc. Aircraft fire aircraft fuel system failure wing venting 5. Aviation fuel distribution and handling airports, fuel is typically. The requirements on fuel quality control and operating procedures of all facilities involved. Aviation fuel quality we cant afford to take chances. Quality control department the quality control department shall monitor the functions of the warehouse shipping, and receiving area for compliance with all the policies and procedures established by jetset aerospace inc.
Aviation fuel quality control procedures paperback april 8, 2009 by jim gammon author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Hlavac shipment of aviation fuel samples and used filter elements originated by s. Quality control manual a certificated repair station located in the united states. Section 4, quality control along the supply chain, describes the quality control procedures along the supply chain of jet fuel, from refinery production to aircraft. Fueling inspections administration federal aviation. This ac cancels ac 15052304a, aircraft fuel storage, handling, and dispensing on airports, dated june 18, 2004. Emergency sampling and testing can also provide peace of mind if an aircraft accident occurs. Astm international 100 barr harbor drive po box c700 west conshohocken, pa 194282959. Fuel vendors policy and procedures manual guide the purpose of this guide is not intended as a required format, but rather a tool intended to assist fuel facilities in writing the policies and procedures manual which is now required by the c. Manual of aviation fuel quality control procedures astm manual series out of printlimited availability.
Feeler editorial coordinator this is the first of two articles focusing on turbine fuel handling. Ata 103 primary pressure control is intended to protect the aircraft under conditions of constant flow and. Guidelines for aviation fuel quality control and operating procedures for jointly operated supply and distribution facilities jig 4. A degree or level of confidence that fuel provided meets the requirements of the appropriate fuel specification, and enduser purpose, in terms of specification and cleanliness. Expanded detail on all tests and additional water detection equipment listed. As defined in 14 cfr part i and part 43 appendix a, subparagraph c. The various controls and procedures reflect a philosophy of product testing, traceability and segregation to prevent contamination and to ensure that the fuel is onspecification at point of delivery to aircraft. The purity of the aviation fuel in particular is of vital importance. Plan for future jet fuel distribution quality control and description. Other approved additives may be introduced at intermediate distribution plants or at the point of aircraft fueling. Chapter 10 naval aviation maintenance program standard. Cap 748 aircraft fuelling and fuel installation management.
Casper field test for contamination of aviation gasoline with heavier fuels. Aviation fuel quality control procedures astm filtration. If the fuel is contaminated with water, ice may form in the fuel tanks and fuel lines at high flying altitudes a dangerous situation. Federal aviation aerodrome inspectors administration workshop fueling safety. Asig aircraft service international group fuel quality control procedures are outlined in the bba aviation, shared services, inc. To achieve this goal, ata specification 103, entitled standard for jet fuel quality control at airports, was developed by member airlines to cover fuel distribution facilities and fuel quality control procedures at airports servicing airline operations. Additionally, this ac provides standards and guidance for the training of personnel who conduct these activities. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Quality assurance manual qam acaviation documentation.
Questions regarding the content of this handbook may be directed to the aviation safety manager, office of the director, office of aircraft services oas, p. The guidelines for aviation fuel quality control and operating procedures for smaller airports, first issue may 2007 is applicable to roadrail supplied smaller airport locations and is also endorsed by iata. Get eight years of changes and improvements to aviation fuel quality control procedures. Questions regarding the content of this handbook may be. Guidelines set stringent limits, typically less than 0. Gammon preservice cleanliness inspection of fueling equipment originated by p. Astm manual 5, aviation fuel quality control procedures and. Manual of aviation fuel quality control procedures astm. Astm international aviation fuel quality control procedures.
It provides guidance on common procedures used to assess and protect aviation fuel quality. Astm standard practices for manual sampling of petroleum products, d 4057. Fuel quality control is inspected by the faa flight standards division inspectors as part of inspecting airline operations. Iata, entitled guidelines for aviation fuel quality control and operating procedures, may be useful to managers of fuel installations of all sizes. Aviation fuel quality control procedures, 3rd edition pdf free. Airport fuel dispensingafter the fuel reaches an airports storage tanks, there are three ways of delivering it to aircraft.
Name and address of the company that provides intoplane service to company aircraft d. An important parameter for quality control used by aviation fuel manufacturers is the viscosity. Manual 5 mnl55th aviation fuel quality control procedures. Industry documents airtransport association of america, standards for jet fuel quality control at airports, ata speci. Astm manual 5, aviation fuel quality control procedures. The terms quality control and quality assurance are often used incorrectly. Refueling and quality control procedures for airport. An individual control procedure, such as regularly checking filter differential pressure, may not seem to provide much protection against fuel quality. Station fuel self audit checklist 3 of november 30, 2016 rev 2 d.
Quality surveillance quality assurance pipeline procedures 57. The aviation fuel quality control program will allow asig to continue to provide high quality, clean and dry aviation fuels. Industry guidance on monitoring and control of microbial. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Aviation fuel handling and quality control procedures. Inspectors should verify that procedures have been established to notify the airport fire department if a fuel. Aviation fuel quality requirements for jointly operated systems. This publication, aviation fuel quality control procedures. Astm manual 5 aviation fuel quality control procedures. The second article, to appear in the septemberoctober aviation mechanics bulletin, will discuss receiving fuel deliveries, quality assurance inspections and quality. Complete with explanation of 33 common procedures used by fuel handlers to assess and protect aviation fuel quality.
When learning about fuel handling and quality control. A number of american society for testing and materials astm methods used as field tests are explained in this manual. Choose a supplier that excels at aviation a supplier like phillips 66 aviation, excelling for more than 90 years. Turbine fuel, aviation grade jp8, mildtl833 series 4. Guidance material is provided on common procedures that are used to assess and protect aviation fuel quality. Control of static electricity aviation turbine fuels, kerosene. Aviation fuel quality control procedures astm free download as pdf file. Proper handling of aviation turbine fuel is crucial to safety by robert a. Inspection of fuel quality control by faa airports division airport certification inspectors would be a duplication of faa regulations. These standards have been approved from the international air transport association iata and have been widely used in the airport in thailand. Everything you could ever want to know about fuel handling. Proper handling of aviation turbine fuel is crucial to safety. Box 15428, boise, idaho 837155428 or the alaska regional. The jig standards for aviation fuel quality control and operating procedures consist of internationally agreed procedures for handling aviation fuel at airports and upstream aviation fuel facilities.
Third editionjim gammon editor astm stock no mnl 53rdastm internation. Importance of purity of aviation fuel anton paar wiki. Aviation fuel quality control procedures astm filtration water. Section 3, jet fuel specifications and testing procedures, presents detailed information on jet fuel specifications and associated testing procedures. Federal aviation aerodrome inspectors administration. The jig standards for aviation fuel quality control and operating procedures consist of internationally agreedupon procedures for handling aviation fuel at airports and upstream aviation fuel facilities. Aviation jet fuel section 1 quality control and test procedures general this section describes in detail the test methods, procedures and standardbest practices common to aviation fuel testing and quality control throughout the industry. Fuel quality control measures api 1500, storage and handling of aviation fuel at a irports api 1581, specifications and qualification procedures for aviation jet fuel filterseparators astm mnl 5, manual of aviation fuel quality control procedures this publication references several astm standards for individual testing procedures. Using straightforward language and illustrations, this guide provides a complete explanation of 33 common procedures used by fuel handlers to assess and protect aviation fuel quality. Aircraft fuelling and fuel installation management uk safety regulation group. This guide is a necessary tool for any type of fuel facility, as it will help.
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