Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › II. Airframe › Task J. Aircraft Fuel Systems

AM.II.J.R4

Risk management

Fuel system maintenance requiring fuel tank entry.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 14-49
Chapter 14: Aircraft Fuel Systems › Fuel System Servicing › Checking for Fuel System Contaminants
maintenance; and • Wet fuel cell entry. 14. Fire department notified. Figure 14-92. Fuel tank checklist entry. Fuel System Servicing Maintaining aircraft fuel systems in acceptable condition to deliver clean fuel to the engine ... fuel or maintaining fuel systems should be properly trained and use best practices to ensure that the fuel, or fuel system, are not the cause of an incident or accident. Checking for Fuel System Contaminants…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 14-49
Chapter 14: Aircraft Fuel Systems › Fuel Tank Repair › Fire Safety
separation distance requirements). 6. Only approved explosion-proof equipment and tools will be used for fuel cell entry (lights, blowers, pressure and test equipment, etc.). 7. Ensure requirements listed on aircraft confined space entry permit are complied with, including ... stop and fuel cells must be evacuated. 13. Shop personnel entering cells and standby observers have current “fuel cell entry” certification cards. Certification requires the following training: • Aircraft confined space entry safety; • Respirator use and maintenance…