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APRIL 2014 • AviationPros.com 17 • It should be obvious, but the lack of stating the obvious is what most often leads to mishaps and fre incidents, no open fame devices are permitted onto the fuel servicing ramp. This should be accomplished by the posting of "No Smoking" signage, and the prohibiting of personnel from carrying lighters and matches on their person. • The aircraft to be fueled is to be positioned so that it is no closer than 25 feet to a hangar, service building, terminal or loading area. The fuel vehicle operator should pay attention to the positioning of his ve- hicle, in relation to the location of the aircraft, to ensure that accessibility for emergency crew access is main- tained. Also, the fuel vehicle operator should ensure that he has a clear path of egress for himself if an emergency should occur. • A minimum of two fre extin- guishers are required on each fueling vehicle. They each must be rated at 20-B:C (this rating will be stated on the ex- tinguishers label), and one should be mounted on each side of the vehicle. If the capacity of the fuel system is great- er than 200 gpm then an additional 80- B:C wheeled extinguisher is required at the fueling site. All fre extinguishers must be visi- ble and readily accessible. Fire extin- guishers are required to be inspected monthly (this can be done by assigned facility personnel). This inspection is looking for a few basic things: is the extinguisher in its proper location, is the pressure gauge in the green (if not, it needs to be serviced), is the extin- guisher in good condition and free of visible defects. Furthermore, every extinguisher is required to be inspected and tagged annually by a licensed fre extinguish- er technician. These inspections must be documented and available for the AHJ upon request. The use of fre ex- tinguishers is a required component of 7728 Klier Dr. S, GAS BOOSTERS We also offer IN HOUSE cleaning for Oxygen Service Power Systems are available for your Ground Support needs! www.MaxProTech.com AviationPros.com/company/10017578 Aaron Johnson All fre extinguishers must be visible and readily accessible. Fire extinguishers are required to be inspected monthly. This inspection is looking for a few basic things: is the extinguish- er in its proper location, is the pressure gauge in the green (if not, it needs to be serviced), is the extinguisher in good condition and free of visible defects. gsm_14-18_AircraftRefueling_V4.indd 17 4/10/14 9:43 AM

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