FIRE - GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

Refuelling
1. Carried out in a fuelling zone (minimum 20ft [6m] radius cleared specified area).
2. No smoking, naked lights or unauthorised electrical equipment operation allowed.
3. NO SMOKING signs displayed 50ft (15m) from outermost tank vent or refuelling point.
4. If APUs (Auxiliary Power Units) have to be running they should be started before fuelling commences.
5. GPUs (Ground Power Units) should be located as far away as possible and not started or stopped during
fuelling. Each unit should be cleared to run in fuelling zones. (Sometimes called Ground Carts.)
6. Correct fire extinguishers should be available.
7. Check under the aircraft for adequate clearance between it and any equipment, as the aircraft will settle
during fuelling.
8. Aircraft engines should not be running - though with some (helicopter) operations this is permissible.
9. All vehicles should have clear entrance and exit paths.
10. Only safety portable electrical equipment to be used - torches etc.
11. All combustion heaters are OFF (aircraft and external heaters).
12. Only authorised personnel allowed in the fuelling zone.
13. No fuelling within 100ft (30m) of operating ground radar equipment.
14. No fuelling during electrical storms.
15. If any part of the aircraft is over-hot (brakes, engines etc) do not carry out fuelling operations.
16. No flash photography within 20ft (6m) of filling or venting points. Do not use mobile phones or other
personal electronic/ electrical equipment.
17. Refer to AMM (Aircraft Maintenance Manual) for specific safety precautions.
18. Carry out electrical bonding eg, hose to aircraft, aircraft to ground (check nose wheel tyre), tanker or
pumping unit to ground, tanker or pumping unit to aircraft.
19. Check pressure relief valves (pressure refuelling) for correct operation.
20. Avoid over filling and spillage.

Fuel Spillage
Clear-up all fuel on the aircraft and on the ground. If a major spillage occurs evacuate all personnel, try
and stop the fuel flow, and call the fire services. Do not start aircraft engines or vehicles until all fuel has
been cleared.
If the aircraft is moveable, move it away from the area. Remove fuel from tyres and all other parts of the
aircraft immediately. (It will quickly deteriorate rubber).
Do not allow fuel into drains, waterways etc. If this does occur inform the local water authority and
follow their advice.
Fuel can be mopped up using fuel absorbent agents or emulsion compounds. These should be disposed
of in accordance with the local authority regulations.
All tools and equipment used to be flame-proof and/or spark proof.

Work In Fuel Tanks

Before work is carried out on fuel tanks they should be drained using the same precautions as when
refuelling. They may be defuelled using the same equipment as for refuelling.
If fuel flow calibration checks have to be carried out in the hangar, this may require the aircraft on jacks
(rigging position). It is advisable to have the fire sendee standing by, as the aircraft cannot be moved out
of the hangar in the event of lire.
Tanks will have to be purged if work is to be carried out inside, or if heat or electrical equipment is to be
used.
If working inside a tank a kerosene suit or wet-suit should be worn, with remote breathing equipment
and communications maintained with a lookout man/woman.
Check that the person that is to work inside the tank does not suffer from claustrophobia. If he/she does
then he/she should not go inside.
Stingatoare manuale de incendiu

Continut Culoare (dupa aprilie 1998) Folosite la stingerea incendiilor provocate de:
Apa Rosu Lemn, hartie, textile, spatii inchise (cabina avionului0
Spuma Crem Metale combustibile (Mg, Na, Ti), lichide
Praf, Pudra chimica Albastru Apropae la toate materialele dar in special la gaze si
uscata gaze lichefiate, produse petroliere, ansamble franare
CO2 Negru Solide, lichide, cabluri si contacte electrice, produse
petroliere, motoare si APU. Nu se foloseste la metale si
inspatii inchise
Halon ( BCF) Verde Pentru toate tipurile de materiale, in special produse
petroliere

Nota: buteliile antiincendiu instalate la motoare si APU (fixe) sunt de culoare maron, contin bromura de metil c
are este toxica si se utilizeaza numai in zonele nepresurizate.

WORKING AT HEIGHT (From 2 m) With any work that has to be carried out when the operator is not at
ground level the following precautions should be observed:
All steps, ladders, platforms, docking systems etc are to be used within their maximum height range.
Check instructions supplied with equipment.
Any equipment used should be on firm level ground and used strictly in accordance with the instructions
supplied. All steady arms should be deployed and all locking mechanisms engaged.
If resting against the aircraft the structure should be protected from damage/abrasion.
All equipment should be inspected on a regular basis and a servicea ble label attached.
If the equipment is to be used outside then there should be little or no wind and all surfaces should be
dry and ice/snow free.
If necessary (or if in doubt) the equipment should be secured to the aircraft by ropes (or similar).
When the equipment is in place the person should be able to work comfortably without stretching.
Persons suffering from acrophobia (fear of heights) should avoid working at heights they are
uncomfortable at.
It is recommended to worn the safety harness if the person is working at heights above 3m (10ft). to be
secured to the body with its attachment strap secured to the safety lug on the platform or to a secure part
of the aircraft if working from a ladder.