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5.4.2.6. Filler nozzles must be of a dead-man normally- <br /> closed type and will be equipped with approved bonding connectors <br /> which shall be positively engaged with bonding attachments on the <br /> aircraft. All bonding and grounding connections shall be made <br /> prior to any fuel transfer and shall not be disconnected until <br /> transfer operations are completed. <br /> 5.4.2.7. Tanks shall have a valve mechanism such that <br /> water or other contaminants can be drained from the lowest portion <br /> of the tank. <br /> 5.4.2.8. An in-line filtration system utilizing a 5 micron <br /> or less fuel filter element shall be included in any fuel dispens- <br /> ing system. <br /> 5.4.2.9. When a malfunction of the fueling equipment is <br /> detected, all fueling operations shall cease immediately and the <br /> malfunction shall be brought to the immediate attention of the <br /> aircraft owner or operator. <br /> 5.4.2.10. Persons engaged in the fueling of aircraft shall <br /> exercise extreme caution to prevent spills. When a spill occurs, <br /> servicing will cease and spills will be removed or absorbed with <br /> suitable material. <br /> 5.4.2.11. During fuel handling operations in connection <br /> <br /> r with any aircraft, no less than two each C02 or approved dry chem- <br /> ical fire extinguishers of ten pounds or larger shall be immedi- <br /> ately available for use. <br /> 5.4.2.12. No person shall perform or allow performance of <br /> any fueling activity when lightning is observed in the immediate <br /> vicinity of the Airport or during an electrical storm. <br /> 5.4.2.13. No person shall use any material or equipment <br /> during fueling operations which is likely to cause a spark or <br /> ignition. <br /> 5.4.2.14. All hoses, funnels, and appurtenances used in <br /> fueling operations shall be equipped with a grounding device to <br /> prevent ignition of volatile liquids. Furthermore, funnels shall <br /> be metal and have a capacity of not less than two gallons to re- <br /> duce the risk of spillage. <br /> 5.4.2.15. No airborne radar equipment shall be operated <br /> or ground tested on any area wherein the directional beam of high <br /> intensity radar is within 300 feet, or low intensity radar (less <br /> than 50 KW output) is within 100 feet of another operation or <br /> aircraft refueling truck. <br /> 5.4.2.16. During fueling, fuel handling devices shall be <br /> Rules - 14 <br /> <br />