scope:

This Manual applies to all Coast Guard (CG) aircraft ground servicing operations at land-based fueling facilities. Coast Guard fueling personnel shall exercise caution when refueling any non-Coast Guard aircraft. The standards and procedures in this manual have been developed with Coast Guard aircraft in mind. Nozzle pressures, refueling procedures, and grounding procedures for non-Coast Guard aircraft might differ substantially from those contained in these pages. Fueling supervisors must remain vigilant at times when refueling any non-Coast Guard aircraft.

PURPOSE OF DOCUMENT

This document establishes minimum quality and surveillance standards, testing requirements, safety precautions and handling procedures for the acceptance, storage, dispensing and testing of aircraft fuels. In addition, this document provides information on the nature of electrical hazards and describes how to minimize electrical problems associated with servicing operations.

The objective of this document is the promotion of safe and efficient aircraft fueling operations. Only by fully understanding the safety and procedural issues surrounding fuel handling operations, can the Coast Guard minimize the probability of injury and property damage associated with aircraft ground servicing operations, and related ground support functions.