The procedures outlined in the manual are a basic requirement in order to ensure product quality of the petroleum products. It provides guidance on common procedures used to assess and protect aviation fuel quality. Complete a 40hour initial fuel training course in fire safety that is acceptable to the faa, and complete biannual recurrent training afterwards. Quality control provides oversight for the certification of aircraft alterations, repairs, maintenance and inspections, for the assurance of airworthy, safe, reliable aircraft and for compliance to. This training focuses on quality management with a background of international requirements and after this training you will be certified to work as an internal aviation auditor. Inspection of fuel quality control by faa airports division airport certification inspectors would be a duplication of faa regulations. This should help assure the delivery of the correct type and grade of uncontaminated fuel into aircraft utilized for doi aviation operations. Turbine fuel, aviation grade jp8, mildtl833 series 4. Mnl 5 details 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. Industry documents airtransport association of america, standards for jet fuel quality control at airports, ata speci.
Jan 29, 2015 astm manual 5 aviation fuel quality control procedures. A system of maintaining standards in manufactured products by testing a sample of the output against the specification. Section 3, jet fuel specifications and testing procedures, presents detailed information on jet fuel specifications and associated testing procedures. Aviation fuel quality control procedures astm filtration.
The iata cabin operations safety best practices guide is intended to give airlines the tools they need to create and update safety procedures and policies, using a global range of references and expert opinions. 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 delivery. Aviation fuel handling and quality control procedures. Read overview of airport fueling operations at nap. We develop operations procedures, manuals and training documentationcourses for new, redeveloped and ongoing 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. The second article, to appear in the septemberoctober aviation mechanics bulletin, will discuss receiving fuel deliveries, quality assurance inspections and quality. One the best books for aviation fuel quality control. Aviation fuel handling handbook united states department of the interior on. Apply to technician, quality technician, director of quality and more. Quality assurance is responsible for quality control and logistics support.
The quality system of mantor aviation company shall ensure that proper inspection of all products received and inventoried is carried out in accordance with internal inspection procedures. The industry quality control manual covers the entire spectrum of supply and distribution of petroleum products. Aviation fuel quality control procedures 4th edition. The objective of this handbook is to establish the procedures, guidelines, and standards for the department of the interior doi aviation fuel quality control program. Expanded detail on all tests and additional water detection equipment listed. Through the quality management system qms and various regular meetings as described. This edition provides a new section devoted to fuel additives. Area classification code for installations handling flammable fluids commonly known as ei 15 is recognised internationally as being the defacto guidance for calculating hazardous zone areas in the petroleum industry. 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. Quality assurance manual qam acaviation documentation. After two 2 minutes the colour is compared with a standard chart. Fuel quality control is inspected by the faa flight standards division inspectors as part of inspecting airline operations. The overall programme, its findings and the remedial action taken are overseen by the. University of tromso school of aviation qmquality manual.
Astm international 100 barr harbor drive po box c700 west conshohocken, pa 194282959. The airport handling manual ahm is your definitive source for the industryapproved policies and standards covering all facets of safe and efficient ground operations. Utsa has established a management system that will ensure compliance with ncaa regulations and internal standards for quality assurance. Aviation fuel handling handbook 351 dm 1 foreword this departmental manual handbook, as authorized in 351 dm 1, sets forth the objectives, standards, specifications and procedures of the interior aviation fuel quality control program. It gives guidance on the classification of regions around equipment handling or storing flammable fluids, and provides a basis for both the correct selection of fixed electrical equipment and the location of other fixed sources of ignition in those areas. The final edited version may still undergo alterations in the process of editing. Operations procedures, manuals and training for aviation fuel. Our aat uniquely combines intensive training on aviation quality management systems with basic auditor training. This guide is a necessary tool for any type of fuel facility, as it will help. This publication specifies minimum laboratory performance, mechanical requirements and qualification test procedures for filterwater separators for use in systems that handle aviation fuel jet fuel or aviation gasoline at any point in the supply chain.
Specific oil company products can vary from the table listings. 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. Proper handling of aviation turbine fuel is crucial to safety by robert a. All aircraft and pilots will meet applicable provisions of. Complete with explanation of 33 common procedures used by fuel handlers to assess and protect aviation fuel quality. Guidance material is provided on common procedures that are used to assess and protect aviation fuel quality. Work involves the application of quality control procedures and regulatory requirements to the conduct of quality control operations related to refuellingdefuelling aircraft across a variety of operational contexts within the australian aviation industry. Section 4, quality control along the supply chain, describes the quality control procedures along the supply.
Proper handling of aviation turbine fuel is crucial to safety. Jan 28, 20 quality assurance is responsible for quality control and logistics support. This should help assure the delivery of the correct type and grade of uncontaminated fuel into aircraft utilized for. Provides a demonstrable methodology for determining hazard radii, and is applicable to all installations handling flammable fluids. It is applicable to filterwater separators intended for use in commercial jet fuel or. Successfully pass the airport fuel handler certification test.
Quality control provides oversight for the certification of aircraft alterations, repairs, maintenance and inspections, for the assurance of airworthy, safe, reliable aircraft and for compliance to the appropriate code of federal regulations. Aviation fuel handling handbook by united states department. Written and updated annually by a global team of cabin safety professionals, this guide includes standards and recommended practices. Published 20100101 by astm in united states this content is not included in your sae mobilus subscription, or you are not logged in. Everything you could ever want to know about fuel handling.
Automotive fuel and emissions control systems, 4th edition. The division manages the continuing relationship between the government and the civil aviation safety authority casa, airservices australia airservices and australia. Receiving inspection procedures for receiving inspection are defined and documented in mantor aviation company product receiving procedure. Operational procedures memorandums, the odf rental agreement, and this procedures manual. Astm manual 5 aviation fuel quality control procedures. The purpose of this quality control manual is to ensure that. Feeler editorial coordinator this is the first of two articles focusing on turbine fuel handling.
Control of fuel quality at airports and ultimately its integrity at uplift by aircraft has historically been achieved by a combination of the fuel supplier standards and methods already discussed and by aircraft operators working cooperatively. Quality standards are set through the procedures defined in the operations, training manual and jarfcl, and are monitored in accordance with the programme defined in this manual. Chapter 32 fuel cells and advanced technologies 410. Get eight years of changes and improvements to aviation fuel quality control procedures. Quality assurance manual qam acaviation documentation 1. All aircraft and pilots will meet applicable provisions of federal, state, and local laws.
Questions regarding the content of this handbook may be directed to the aviation safety manager, office of the. The primary role of the aviation and airports division is to advise the government on the policy and regulatory framework for the australian aviation and airports industries. The circuit breakers listed under the following panels must be closed during refueling. 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. It is essential for hse managers, design, process and maintenance engineers, and all those involved in the hazardous area classification. Operations procedures, manuals and training for aviation. This publication, aviation fuel quality control procedures. Distribution systems of quality assurance manual amendments and revisions manual holder responsibility nonauthorized copies of the aca quality assurance manual. To be used in aviation, fuels must meet the stan dards established by api, astm, iata, jig, or ei. Ei specification 1581 specifications and laboratory. Chapter 31 hybrid safety and service procedures 397. Aviation fuel handling and quality control procedures manual.
Astm international aviation fuel quality control procedures. Quality assurance group federal aviation administration. Fueling inspections administration federal aviation. 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.