AM.I.F.S5
SkillInspect an aircraft fuel system for water and foreign object debris (FOD) contamination.
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- Chapter 1: Safety, Ground Operations, & Servicing › Fuel Servicing of Aircraft › Fueling Procedures
protection, such as rubber gloves and aprons, can also protect the skin from the effects of spilled or splashed fuel. Figure 1-31. Aviation gasoline color and grade reference. Figure 1-32. Refueling an aircraft by the over-the-wing ... method. 7. Do not fuel aircraft if there is danger of other aircraft in the vicinity blowing dirt in the direction of the aircraft being fueled. Blown dirt, dust, or other contaminants can enter an open fuel tank, contaminating…
- Chapter 1: Safety, Ground Operations, & Servicing › Fuel Servicing of Aircraft › Contamination Control
Contamination Control Contamination is anything in the fuel that is not supposed to be there. The types of contamination found in aviation fuel include water, solids, and microbial growths. The control of contamination in aviation fuel is extremely important, since ... contamination can lead to engine failure or stoppage and the loss of life. The best method of controlling contamination is to prevent its introduction into the fuel system. Some forms of contamination can still occur inside the fuel system. However…
- Chapter 1: Safety, Ground Operations, & Servicing › Fuel Servicing of Aircraft › Types of Fuel and Identification
Fuel Servicing of Aircraft Types of Fuel and Identification Two types of aviation fuel in general use are aviation gasoline, also known as AVGAS, and turbine fuel, also known as JET A fuel. Aviation gasoline (AVGAS) is used in reciprocating ... engine aircraft. Currently, there are three grades of fuel in general use: 80/87, 100/130, and 100LL (low lead). A fourth grade, 115/145, is in limited use in the large reciprocating-engine aircraft. The two numbers indicate the lean mixture…