7 Helicopter Fueling Facilities 7.1 General
This section outlines the requirements for the storage and transfer of Jet Ai fuel. When developing fueling arrangements, consideration should be given to the type of fuel on which the helicopter to be operated is run. In addition, all facilities for the storage and handling of aviation fuels on board should be grade identified using the appropriate American Petroleum Industry (API) markings for the grade of fuel used. Aviation fuel facilities should also be fully segregated from any other fuel system. 7.2
Refueling and defueling operational considerations should be agreed with the helicopter pilot/operator and Aviation Inspection Body. 7.3
The following plans and particulars are to be submitted to the Aviation Inspection Body and Classification Society for approval: .1 Description of fuel with statement of minimum flash point (closed cup test); .2 Arrangement of fuel storage and piping; .3 Arrangements for drainage, ventilation and sounding of spaces adjacent to storage tanks; .4 Details and approval certification of pumping units; .5 Structural fire protection arrangements of all spaces to contain aviation fuel; .6 Fire detection and extinguishing arrangements; .7 Ventilation arrangements. 7.3
Attention is also drawn to section 14.1 above which addresses "Protection of spaces containing vehicles or craft with fuel in their tanks or lockers storing such fuels." 7.4
When developing operational procedures for the movement of aviation fuel onboard, the restricted use of radio frequency equipment including portable phones with regard to transmission sparks should be considered.
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