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5.4.1.10. Place all fuel handling devices so as to be readily removed in the <br /> event of fire; and } <br /> 5.4.1.11. Not transfer fuel from a vehicle fuel system to an aircraft fuel tank <br /> or intermediary tank for the purpose of fueling aircraft. <br /> 5.4.2 General Fueling Equipment Requirements. <br /> 5.4.2.1. Fuel storage and servicing equipment, including fuel servicing <br /> vehicles, fueling pumps, meters, hoses, nozzles, fire extinguishers and grounding <br /> devices shall be UL approved where applicable, shall comply with state laws and <br /> regulations, and shall be kept in first,class non-leakins? condition at all times. <br /> =t}a t ~ <br /> 5.4 2 2. Fuel ci~spetisin,~~ngzzles;nli t h~ ' ~i " marl pormally-clos ,d ~fype <br /> and equipped wifh'~bo~ld~rig connectors ~,hlch 1t1 ba G tpped~or otherwxse,~positively <br /> en`~aged~withbondt ~att~ch{ngpt pro dircl o~~ a nt do el tank cap <br /> ~~1 ~ <br /> in accordancei~ifh flier. ~ uizemeits'forbopdiu . Y i n ~~8 <br /> <br /> . 5.4.2.3. Tanks shall have a valve mechanism such that water or other <br /> contaminants can be drained from the lowest portion of the tank. <br /> 5.4.2.4. An in-line filtration system utilizing a 5 micron or less fuel filter <br /> element shall be included in any fuel dispensing system. <br /> 5.4.2.5 No less than two fire extinguishers that meet the requirements of <br /> Section 4.15.7 of these Rules shall be immediately available for use during fuel <br /> handling operations in connection with any aircraft. <br /> 5.4.2.6. All hoses, funnels, and appurtenances used in fueling operations shall <br /> be equipped with a grounding device to prevent ignition of volatile ~ liquids. <br /> Furthermore, funnels shall be metal and have a capacity of not less than two gallons <br /> to reduce the risk of spillage. <br /> 5.4.2.7. Fuel servicing vehicles and self service fueling stations shall be <br /> maintained and operated in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) <br /> federal, state, and local codes covering fuel dispensing on airports and National Fire <br /> Protection Association (NFPA) Document 407, latest edition, (Aircraft Fuel <br /> Servicing), or as hereafter amended, FAA Advisory Circular 150/5230-4 (with <br /> revisions), and Uniform Fire Code (UFC) Appendix II-L and M. <br /> 5.4.3 Mobile Fueling_Operations -General Restrictions. <br /> 5.4.3.1. A fuel servicing vehicle, including tank trucks and tank semi-trailers, <br /> when servicing an aircraft, must be positioned: <br /> (a) So as to not interfere with the discharge of persons from <br /> the aircraft during an emergency; and <br /> (b) So that it can be readily driven forward to an open area <br /> during an emergency. <br /> 5.4.3.2. Fuel servicing vehicles will proceed slowly with caution on the apron. <br /> 5.4.3.3. A fueling operations attendant shall be fully trained and competent <br /> to operate the emergency pump controls. <br /> 5.4.3.4. Each fuel servicing vehicle shall be conspicuously marked in letters <br /> of contrasting color, with the word "flammable" on both sides and rear of the cargo <br /> tank in letters of at least six inches high, and with the wording "emergency shut off' <br /> Administrative Order - 14 <br /> r:\adminord\ru les\03 airrl2ao. wpd(OS/ 16/03 ) <br /> <br />