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Section 4:
AIRCRAFT FUELING FACILITIES
4.1
INTRODUCTION. This section provides guidance for
the design of aircraft fueling facilities, including those
components normally located within a typical compound. These
components include pipeline receiving facilities, tank truck
and tank car receiving facilities, refueler truck fill stands,
aircraft direct fueling systems, and associated piping and
equipment. Fuel storage tanks are discussed in Section 8 and
piping systems in Section 9 of this handbook. Pipelines that
transport fuel from offbase and pipelines between bulk tanks
and operating storage tanks are discussed in Section 6 of this
handbook.
4.1.1
Special Considerations. If fuel can be pumped
directly from a tank to an aircraft, to an aircraft direct
fueling system, or directly into a refueler truck, treat the
tank as an operating storage tank in compliance with Section 8
of this handbook.
4.1.2
Function. Aircraft fueling facilities, as discussed
in this section, are designed for ground fueling of fixed and
rotary wing aircraft. Two methods are used for refueling
aircraft: refueler trucks and direct fueling systems (e.g.,
hydrant system). The preferred method of fueling used at most
Navy, Marine Corps, and Army small aircraft bases is by
refueler trucks. For Air Force transport, tanker, cargo,
bomber, and other large aircraft, the preferred method of
fueling is by hydrant system where the aircraft are fueled on
the apron in their parked positions. Where
operational/mission requirements dictate a quick return to the
air, small-frame aircraft, both fixed and rotary wing, are
refueled with the engines running via direct fueling systems
under a "gas and go" concept. Install direct fueling systems
only when specifically authorized by Service Headquarters.
4.1.3
Aviation Turbine Fuels. The fuels covered in this
section are JP-4, JP-5, JP-7, JP-8, JP-TS, Jet A, and Jet A-1.
Because of the critical nature of the end use of the fuel,
protection of fuel quality, dependability of the system, and
safety are very important. Refer to Section 2 of this
handbook for information on fuel properties.
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