1. Safety Measures
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2. Overview
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
What PPE is needed
Why is it needed
Ground Safety Equipment
Required Ground Safety Equipment
Proper Environment
A/C Configuration
Support Equipment Use
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3. Learning Objectives
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After completion of this course the
student shall
 Correctly identify PPE needed when
performing Aircraft Refueling
 Correctly identify the Ground Safety
Equipment needed when performing Aircraft
Ground Refueling
 Correctly identify what a proper Refueling
environment is.
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4. Personal Protective Equipment
The flight line can be a dangerous
environment. Jet exhaust, chemicals,
vehicles and heavy equipment are just
some of the things you need to be
prepared for while working in this
environment In order to safely and
efficiently do our jobs.
Prior to refueling aircraft you must have and use the proper PPE
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5. Personal Protective Equipment
PPE Needed During Refueling Operations
Steel Toe Boots
Hearing protection
Eye Protection
Gloves
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6. Personal Protective Equipment
Refueling hoses, nozzles and heavy or sharp tools can
potentially cause injury to your feet if dropped
Protective Boots with
Steel Toe Protection
can prevent serious
injury
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7. Personal Protective Equipment
Hearing Protection
Aircraft engines, turbine
generators and support
equipment motors can all
cause hearing damage if
the proper measures are
not taken to protect your
hearing
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8. Personal Protective Equipment
Eye Protection
Flying debris from
aircraft exhaust or
hazardous chemicals
splashing into your
eyes could lead to
loss of vision
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9. Personal Protective Equipment
Gloves
A sturdy pair of chemical
/ oil resistant gloves will
improve grip on wet or
slick items and protect
your skin from chemical
irritation and burns
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10. Ground Safety Equipment
In order to begin refueling operations you
will need to ensure the aircraft is parked
correctly and safely and all the needed
equipment is available and being used.
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11. Ground Safety Equipment
Portable Fire Extinguisher
In the event of a fire YOU are the
first responder. Attempt to
extinguish the fire only if you can
do so without risk to yourself
NEVER FUEL AIRCRAFT WITHOUT A FIRE
EXTINGUISHER NEARBY
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12. Ground Safety Equipment
The Aircraft Should Be Parked In An
Approved Parking Area
Wheel Chocks Are Needed
A Grounding Wire Is Required

13. Proper Refueling
Environment
A Proper Refueling Environment is
essential to efficiently and safely
conducting refueling operations.
The Proper Refueling Environment is
 An approved Parking Spot
 All Ground Safety Equipment Needed is
available and being used
 All Personal Protective Equipment
Needed is available and being used
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14. Proper Refueling
Environment
In the chaos that can sometimes be found
on the flight line you will need to be
keenly aware of your surroundings
Wheel Chocks should be in front
and behind the wheels
Grounding Wires should securely
attached to the aircraft and ground
receptacle
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15. Summary
Ground
Refueling of Aircraft
 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
 Ground Safety Equipment
 Proper Refueling Environment
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