scope:

a) This Defence Standard (Def Stan) specifies the requirements for Aviation Fuel Systems in HM Surface Ships from the deck filling connections to the aircraft.

b) This Standard covers requirements for drawings, materials, environmental conditions and the complete fuel system which includes:

1) Single and Multi-point Systems;

2) Filling System;

3) Storage Tanks;

4) Transfer System;

5) Service Tanks;

6) Refuelling System;

7) De-fuelling System;

8) Stripping and Fuel Recovery System;

9) Fuel Clean-up Equipment;

10) Fuel Pumps;

11) Valves;

12) Fuel Handling Equipment;

13) Instrumentation and Controls;

14) Safety, Shock, Noise and Vibration Requirements;

15) Preservation;

16) Cleanliness;

17) Makers works and installed system Pressure Tests;

18) System Flushing;

19) Installation Inspection and Trials.