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What safety precaution should personnel handling fuel or fuel laden components follow?
What safety precaution should personnel handling fuel or fuel laden components follow?
- Inhale deeply to build resistance to fumes
- Avoid inhaling fuel vapors (correct)
- Eat, drink, or smoke while working with fuel
- Avoid wearing protective gloves
What should be done if clothing becomes wet with fuel?
What should be done if clothing becomes wet with fuel?
- Remove the clothing immediately and wash the area of contact (correct)
- Clothing should be kept on to prevent skin contact
- Wait until the clothing dries naturally
- Cover the wet area with a dry cloth
Which type of fuel exposure can result in rapid fuel vaporization and possible ignition?
Which type of fuel exposure can result in rapid fuel vaporization and possible ignition?
- Lead exposure
- Kerosene exposure
- Exposure to aviation fuels
- Gasoline exposure (correct)
What is the recommended action if fuel comes in contact with the eyes?
What is the recommended action if fuel comes in contact with the eyes?
Why is it particularly important for personnel to observe good personal hygiene when handling alternate gasoline type fuels that contain lead?
Why is it particularly important for personnel to observe good personal hygiene when handling alternate gasoline type fuels that contain lead?
What should the APU operator be familiar with before conducting operations?
What should the APU operator be familiar with before conducting operations?
What is a key requirement for personnel conducting APU maintenance procedures?
What is a key requirement for personnel conducting APU maintenance procedures?
Why must maintainers confirm that the system pressure has depleted to zero before disconnecting components?
Why must maintainers confirm that the system pressure has depleted to zero before disconnecting components?
What should personnel wear to protect against eye or skin contact during maintenance activities?
What should personnel wear to protect against eye or skin contact during maintenance activities?
Why should care be taken to avoid spilling residual fluids during maintenance procedures?
Why should care be taken to avoid spilling residual fluids during maintenance procedures?
What does the Defence Safety Management Agency warn pregnant women about in relation to military aviation turbine fuels?
What does the Defence Safety Management Agency warn pregnant women about in relation to military aviation turbine fuels?
What specific activities should pregnant women avoid to prevent exposure to military aviation turbine fuels?
What specific activities should pregnant women avoid to prevent exposure to military aviation turbine fuels?
According to the warning, what should women who are pregnant or suspect they might be pregnant do?
According to the warning, what should women who are pregnant or suspect they might be pregnant do?
What is recommended in the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for specific fuel in relation to pregnant women?
What is recommended in the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for specific fuel in relation to pregnant women?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an activity that could expose pregnant women to military aviation turbine fuels?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an activity that could expose pregnant women to military aviation turbine fuels?
What should always be done before handling synthetic oils?
What should always be done before handling synthetic oils?
Why is it important to check the oil level within 30 minutes of engine shutdown?
Why is it important to check the oil level within 30 minutes of engine shutdown?
What damage can spilt oil cause, according to the text?
What damage can spilt oil cause, according to the text?
How can an oil system be left under-serviced when an aircraft or engine is parked on an incline?
How can an oil system be left under-serviced when an aircraft or engine is parked on an incline?
What should be avoided when handling oil around hot engines?
What should be avoided when handling oil around hot engines?
What is one of the safety precautions mentioned for preparing a gas turbine engine for maintenance inspections?
What is one of the safety precautions mentioned for preparing a gas turbine engine for maintenance inspections?
Which of the following risks is associated with personnel having contact with aviation turbine fuel or engine oil when removing components from the engine?
Which of the following risks is associated with personnel having contact with aviation turbine fuel or engine oil when removing components from the engine?
What is recommended for pregnant women working in the military aviation field to prevent exposure to aviation fuels?
What is recommended for pregnant women working in the military aviation field to prevent exposure to aviation fuels?
What should personnel always check before commencing an inspection or system operation?
What should personnel always check before commencing an inspection or system operation?
Which of the following is a protective measure mentioned against inadvertent operation of systems during maintenance?
Which of the following is a protective measure mentioned against inadvertent operation of systems during maintenance?
What should be done before performing maintenance on the ignition system?
What should be done before performing maintenance on the ignition system?
What precaution should be taken before test firing an installed igniter?
What precaution should be taken before test firing an installed igniter?
What hazardous material can some damaged transformer units contain?
What hazardous material can some damaged transformer units contain?
What should be done with unserviceable igniter plugs?
What should be done with unserviceable igniter plugs?
Why is it important to exercise great caution in handling damaged transformer units?
Why is it important to exercise great caution in handling damaged transformer units?
What is the main cause of corrosion in fuel and combustion system components from turbine fuels?
What is the main cause of corrosion in fuel and combustion system components from turbine fuels?
What is formed when burnt sulphur mixes with water as a result of sulphur found in turbine fuels?
What is formed when burnt sulphur mixes with water as a result of sulphur found in turbine fuels?
Why is it impracticable to completely remove sulphur from turbine fuels during production?
Why is it impracticable to completely remove sulphur from turbine fuels during production?
What can regular water drains from fuel tanks help reduce?
What can regular water drains from fuel tanks help reduce?
Why are inspections of filters periodically performed in relation to fuel delivery to the engine?
Why are inspections of filters periodically performed in relation to fuel delivery to the engine?
What is a key reason for conducting routine fuel system maintenance as prescribed in Technical Maintenance Plans and technical publications?
What is a key reason for conducting routine fuel system maintenance as prescribed in Technical Maintenance Plans and technical publications?
What can dissolved water in fuel contribute to, if not effectively removed?
What can dissolved water in fuel contribute to, if not effectively removed?
What does burnt sulphur form when it mixes with water in turbine fuels?
What does burnt sulphur form when it mixes with water in turbine fuels?
Why is it impracticable to completely remove water from fuel?
Why is it impracticable to completely remove water from fuel?
Why are regular water drains from fuel tanks important?
Why are regular water drains from fuel tanks important?
