00-25-172 Chap 1

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What is the primary purpose of this technical order?

To provide guidance on minimizing injury and property damage during aircraft ground servicing operations (correct)

To establish procedures for air launched missiles and stores

To outline the responsibilities of commanders, managers, and supervisors in aircraft servicing

To develop new methods for electrical hazard mitigation

What type of aircraft servicing operations are excluded from this technical order?

Aircraft servicing operations performed by USAF personnel

Servicing of air launched missiles and stores (correct)

Non-USAF aircraft serviced at USAF installations

USAF aircraft ground servicing operations

What takes precedence over this technical order in cases of conflict?

USAF directives and regulations

Mission/Design/Series (MDS) specific technical order procedures (correct)

Aircraft servicing personnel's personal judgment

TO 00-5-1 technical order changes

What is the role of commanders, managers, and supervisors in regards to aircraft servicing personnel?

To ensure personnel are knowledgeable of requirements and proficient in servicing operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'shall' and 'will' in this technical order?

Indicate mandatory requirements and declarations of purpose Signup and view all the answers

How are technical order changes submitted?

In accordance with TO 00-5-1 Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'should' indicate in a procedural document?

A preferred method of accomplishment Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for on-site supervision of concurrent fuel servicing operations?

Chief Servicing Supervisor (CSS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of bonding in aircraft fuel servicing?

To equalize voltage potential Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for protecting metals from corrosion by making the metal the cathode of an electrolytic cell?

Cathodic Protection Signup and view all the answers

What is concurrent servicing?

Servicing an aircraft with fuel simultaneously with other maintenance tasks Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the area within an imaginary circle around the aircraft that includes the fuel servicing safety zones?

Concurrent Servicing Area Signup and view all the answers

When is a Concurrent Servicing Supervisor (CSS) not required?

When no refuel/defuel operations are taking place with other maintenance/munitions tasks Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the simultaneous fueling, and munitions/ammunition loading/unloading, aircraft reconfiguration, aircraft -6 TO inspections, and other aircraft servicing?

Concurrent Servicing Operations (CSO) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern during concurrent servicing operations?

Safety of passengers and ground crew Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the weapons load crew chief when a Concurrent Servicing Supervisor (CSS) is not required?

Responsible for and controls all actions concerning the aircraft Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Concurrent Servicing Supervisor (CSS)?

Refueling/defueling operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Deadman Control?

To require continuous positive hand pressure to maintain fuel flow Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of flashpoint?

The lowest temperature at which vapors arising from fuel will ignite Signup and view all the answers

What type of fuel servicing hose is capable of being completely flattened and coiled for ease of storage and handling?

Soft (Collapsible) Signup and view all the answers

What is the area within 50 feet of a pressurized fuel carrying servicing component?

Fuel Servicing Safety Zone (FSSZ) Signup and view all the answers

What type of fuel servicing vehicle is designed with a power take-off and filter separator to transport, receive, and dispense fuel?

R-11 Signup and view all the answers

What is a Class III fuel spill?

A spill involving an area over 10 feet in any plane dimension or over 50 square feet Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Flow Through Revetment (FTR)?

To protect aircraft from damage by providing a secure parking area Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of defueling?

The movement of fuel from an aircraft to an external source Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of grounding in electrostatic applications?

To prevent electrostatic discharge Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a hose cart?

To connect hydrant outlets to aircraft for refueling Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the area within 50 feet of a hot refueling/defueling operation?

Hot Refueling/Defueling Area Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a hydrant operator?

To activate electrical and magnetic switches and valves for fuel flow Signup and view all the answers

What is a lateral control pit switch?

An on/off explosion proof switch located at the hydrant control pit Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a remote control fuel switch?

To control fuel flow from a remote location Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the transfer of fuel into or out of fuel tanks with one or more engines operating?

Hot Refueling/Defueling Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a pantograph?

To fuel aircraft with multiple rigid sections of tubing interconnected by articulating and swivel couplings Signup and view all the answers

What is the area within 20 feet of pressurized LOX servicing equipment?

Liquid Oxygen Servicing Safety Zone Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a hydrant hose truck?

To fuel aircraft with up to 1200 GPM, equipped with inlet and discharge hoses, meter, filter/separator, and safety devices Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the portable pushbutton on/off explosion-proof switch?

To control the fuel flow Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the person who supervises hot refueling operations?

Hot Pad Refueling Supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for supervising the duties of a Servicing Crew Member?

Oxygen, Refuel/Defuel Supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Combat Sortie Generation?

To generate mission capable fighter aircraft in a minimum amount of time Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a First Generation Shelter?

Manually operated, vertically hinged, prow-shaped, recessed, metal aircraft entry doors Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Supervisory Contractor Representative (SCR)?

To control contractor personnel involved in concurrent servicing operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the movement of fuel within the aircraft internal fuel system?

Transferring of Fuel Signup and view all the answers

What type of hazard should be reported to local supervision?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an Aircraft Alert Shelter?

To launch a mission ready aircraft Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the introduction of a low volatility fuel into a tank containing a residue of a higher volatility fuel?

Switch Loading Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Support Equipment (SE)?

To make a weapon system, command and control system, subsystem, or end item of equipment operational in its intended environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of this technical order?

To minimize injury and property damage mishaps in ground servicing operations Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring that aircraft servicing personnel are knowledgeable of requirements in applicable directives and technical orders?

Commanders, managers, and supervisors Signup and view all the answers

What takes precedence over this technical order in cases of conflict?

MDS specific technical orders Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'shall' in this technical order?

Indicates a mandatory requirement Signup and view all the answers

What is excluded from the scope of this technical order?

Servicing of air launched missiles and stores Signup and view all the answers

How are technical order changes submitted?

In accordance with TO 00-5-1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Concurrent Servicing Supervisor (CSS) during Combat Sortie Generation (CSG)?

Refueling and defueling operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Deadman Control in fuel servicing?

To stop fuel flow when the operator releases positive hand pressure Signup and view all the answers

What type of fuel servicing hose is not capable of being coiled easily?

Hard (Noncollapsible) hose Signup and view all the answers

What is the area within 50 feet of a pressurized fuel carrying servicing component?

Fuel Servicing Safety Zone (FSSZ) Signup and view all the answers

What is a Class III fuel spill?

A spill involving an area over 10 feet in any plane dimension or over 50 square feet Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a hydrant hose truck?

To dispense up to 1200 GPM of fuel and equipped with inlet and discharge hoses Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Flow Through Revetment (FTR)?

To protect aircraft from explosions Signup and view all the answers

What is defueling?

The movement of fuel from an aircraft to an external source Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the area within 50 feet of a hot refueling/defueling operation?

Hot Refueling/Defueling Area Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a hot refueling supervisor?

To supervise hot refueling operations and have overall supervisory responsibility Signup and view all the answers

What is the flashpoint of a fuel?

The lowest temperature at which vapors arising from fuel will ignite Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a lateral control pit switch?

To shut down the entire hydrant system in case of an emergency Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern during concurrent servicing operations?

Safety of personnel and aircraft Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the transfer of fuel into or out of the fuel tanks of an aircraft with one or more engines operating?

Hot Refueling/Defueling Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of grounding in electrostatic applications?

To prevent electrostatic discharge Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a pantograph?

To provide a means of connecting the fuel hose to the aircraft Signup and view all the answers

What is the area within 20 feet of pressurized LOX servicing equipment?

Liquid Oxygen Servicing Safety Zone Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a hydrant operator?

To activate the electrical and/or magnetic switches and valves necessary for fuel to flow from the hydrant system to the aircraft Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the fueling valve located on the parking ramp where the fuel hose or hose cart is connected?

Hydrant Outlet Valve Signup and view all the answers

What is an intrinsically safe radio?

A radio that is incapable of causing ignition of a mixture of flammable or combustible material in the air Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of an Aircraft Servicing Supervisor?

To ensure the aircraft fuel servicing operations are task trained and certified Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of cathodic protection in aircraft fuel servicing?

To protect metals from corrosion by making the metal the cathode of an electrolytic cell Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Chief Servicing Supervisor (CSS)?

To be responsible for on-site supervision of all aspects of concurrent fuel servicing operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of concurrent servicing area?

The area within an imaginary circle around the aircraft that includes the fuel servicing safety zones Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Concurrent Servicing Supervisor (CSS) during CSO operations?

To refuel/defuel when simultaneous fuel servicing with other maintenance/munitions tasks is taking place Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern during concurrent servicing operations?

To prevent electrical 'power-on' portions of -6 inspections during concurrent munitions loading/unloading and fuel servicing operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the weapons load crew chief when a CSS is not required?

To be responsible for and control all actions concerning the aircraft during loading and unloading operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of bonding in aircraft fuel servicing?

To electrically connect two or more components of a system to equalize voltage potential Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Concurrent Servicing Supervisor (CSS) during CSO operations requiring a CSS?

To refuel/defuel when simultaneous fuel servicing with other maintenance/munitions tasks is taking place, and to control all actions concerning the aircraft during loading and unloading operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Concurrent Servicing Supervisor (CSS) during CSO operations not requiring a CSS?

To perform minor maintenance, fleet servicing, or baggage or cargo loading/unloading Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Servicing Crew Member?

To perform duties required by the specific servicing checklist under supervision Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a Second Generation Shelter?

Has two electrically operated, side opening, roller supported, externally mounted, reinforced concrete panel aircraft entry doors Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Supervisory Contractor Representative (SCR)?

To control of contractor personnel involved in concurrent servicing operations, fuel nozzle connection/disconnection, and operation of refueling control panel on commercial aircraft Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the transfer of fuel within the aircraft internal fuel system?

Transferring of Fuel Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the portable pushbutton on/off explosion-proof switch?

To start and stop fuel flow Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an Aircraft Alert Shelter?

To launch a mission-ready aircraft Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the introduction of a low volatility fuel into a tank containing a residue of a higher volatility fuel?

Switch Loading Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Support Equipment (SE)?

To make a weapon system, command and control system, subsystem, or end item of equipment operational in its intended environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Chief Servicing Supervisor (CSS)?

To supervise the duties of a Servicing Crew Member Signup and view all the answers

What type of hazard should be reported to local supervision?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Purpose and Scope

This technical order provides guidance on minimizing injuries and property damage during aircraft ground servicing operations and allied support functions.
It also provides information on minimizing electrical hazards associated with servicing operations.

Responsibilities

Commanders, managers, and supervisors must ensure that all aircraft servicing personnel are knowledgeable of requirements in applicable directives and technical orders.
They must also ensure that personnel are proficient in accomplishing servicing operations and exercise safe practices during ground servicing operations.

Definitions

Shall and Will: indicate mandatory requirements
Should: indicates a preferred method of accomplishment
May: indicates an acceptable or suggested means of accomplishment
Aircraft Fuel Servicing: movement of fuel to or from an external source to or from an aircraft
Aircraft Servicing Supervisor: person responsible for aircraft fuel servicing operations
Bonding: electrically connecting two or more components of a system to equalize voltage potential
Cathodic Protection: means of protecting metals from corrosion
Concurrent Servicing (Commercial, Contract, Cargo, Passenger Aircraft): simultaneous servicing of fuel or oxygen with passengers on board or minor maintenance, fleet servicing, or baggage/cargo loading/unloading
Concurrent Servicing Operations (CSO): simultaneous fueling and munitions/ammunition loading/unloading, aircraft reconfiguration, aircraft-6 TO inspections, and other aircraft servicing
Deadman Control: electrically, hydraulically, mechanically, or pneumatically operated switch or valve requiring continuous positive hand pressure to maintain fuel flow
Defueling: movement of fuel from an aircraft to an external source
Flashpoint: lowest temperature at which vapors arising from fuel will ignite
Fuel Servicing Hose: soft (collapsible), semi-hard (noncollapsible), and hard (noncollapsible) hoses conforming to military specifications
Fuel Servicing Safety Zone (FSSZ): area within 50 feet of a pressurized fuel carrying servicing component
Fuel Servicing Vehicle: mobile self-propelled vehicle designed to transport, receive, and dispense fuel

Servicing Operations

Hot Pad Refueling Supervisor: person with overall supervisory responsibility for simultaneous hot refueling operations
Hot Refueling/Defueling: transfer of fuel into or out of fuel tanks with one or more aircraft engines operating
Hydrant Hose Truck: self-propelled aircraft fuel servicing unit capable of dispensing up to 1200 GPM
Hydrant Operator: person who activates electrical and/or magnetic switches and valves necessary for fuel to flow from the hydrant system to the aircraft
Intrinsically Safe Radio: radio incapable of causing ignition of a mixture of flammable or combustible material in the air in its most easily ignitable concentration
Lateral Control Pit: area below ground level adjacent to the parking ramp containing components of the hydrant system and controlling one or more hydrant outlets
Liquid Oxygen (LOX) Servicing Safety Zone: area within 20 feet of pressurized LOX servicing equipment, servicing hose, aircraft servicing connection point, or vents

Safety Procedures

Reporting of Hazards: any potential hazard shall be reported to local supervision
Recoverable Products: recoverable products resulting from ground handling and servicing of aircraft/equipment will be handled in accordance with federal, state, and local environmental directives or laws
Fuel or Oil Spills: fuel or oil spills will be reported to the base fire department and the civil engineering pollution control response team as required by local directives.

Purpose and Scope

This technical order provides guidance on minimizing injuries and property damage during aircraft ground servicing operations and allied support functions.
It also provides information on minimizing electrical hazards associated with servicing operations.

Responsibilities

Commanders, managers, and supervisors must ensure that all aircraft servicing personnel are knowledgeable of requirements in applicable directives and technical orders.
They must also ensure that personnel are proficient in accomplishing servicing operations and exercise safe practices during ground servicing operations.

Definitions

Shall and Will: indicate mandatory requirements
Should: indicates a preferred method of accomplishment
May: indicates an acceptable or suggested means of accomplishment
Aircraft Fuel Servicing: movement of fuel to or from an external source to or from an aircraft
Aircraft Servicing Supervisor: person responsible for aircraft fuel servicing operations
Bonding: electrically connecting two or more components of a system to equalize voltage potential
Cathodic Protection: means of protecting metals from corrosion
Concurrent Servicing (Commercial, Contract, Cargo, Passenger Aircraft): simultaneous servicing of fuel or oxygen with passengers on board or minor maintenance, fleet servicing, or baggage/cargo loading/unloading
Concurrent Servicing Operations (CSO): simultaneous fueling and munitions/ammunition loading/unloading, aircraft reconfiguration, aircraft-6 TO inspections, and other aircraft servicing
Deadman Control: electrically, hydraulically, mechanically, or pneumatically operated switch or valve requiring continuous positive hand pressure to maintain fuel flow
Defueling: movement of fuel from an aircraft to an external source
Flashpoint: lowest temperature at which vapors arising from fuel will ignite
Fuel Servicing Hose: soft (collapsible), semi-hard (noncollapsible), and hard (noncollapsible) hoses conforming to military specifications
Fuel Servicing Safety Zone (FSSZ): area within 50 feet of a pressurized fuel carrying servicing component
Fuel Servicing Vehicle: mobile self-propelled vehicle designed to transport, receive, and dispense fuel

Servicing Operations

Hot Pad Refueling Supervisor: person with overall supervisory responsibility for simultaneous hot refueling operations
Hot Refueling/Defueling: transfer of fuel into or out of fuel tanks with one or more aircraft engines operating
Hydrant Hose Truck: self-propelled aircraft fuel servicing unit capable of dispensing up to 1200 GPM
Hydrant Operator: person who activates electrical and/or magnetic switches and valves necessary for fuel to flow from the hydrant system to the aircraft
Intrinsically Safe Radio: radio incapable of causing ignition of a mixture of flammable or combustible material in the air in its most easily ignitable concentration
Lateral Control Pit: area below ground level adjacent to the parking ramp containing components of the hydrant system and controlling one or more hydrant outlets
Liquid Oxygen (LOX) Servicing Safety Zone: area within 20 feet of pressurized LOX servicing equipment, servicing hose, aircraft servicing connection point, or vents

Safety Procedures

Reporting of Hazards: any potential hazard shall be reported to local supervision
Recoverable Products: recoverable products resulting from ground handling and servicing of aircraft/equipment will be handled in accordance with federal, state, and local environmental directives or laws
Fuel or Oil Spills: fuel or oil spills will be reported to the base fire department and the civil engineering pollution control response team as required by local directives.

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What is the primary purpose of this technical order?

What type of aircraft servicing operations are excluded from this technical order?

What takes precedence over this technical order in cases of conflict?

What is the role of commanders, managers, and supervisors in regards to aircraft servicing personnel?

What is the meaning of 'shall' and 'will' in this technical order?

How are technical order changes submitted?

What does the term 'should' indicate in a procedural document?

Who is responsible for on-site supervision of concurrent fuel servicing operations?

What is the primary purpose of bonding in aircraft fuel servicing?

What is the term for protecting metals from corrosion by making the metal the cathode of an electrolytic cell?

What is concurrent servicing?

What is the term for the area within an imaginary circle around the aircraft that includes the fuel servicing safety zones?

When is a Concurrent Servicing Supervisor (CSS) not required?

What is the term for the simultaneous fueling, and munitions/ammunition loading/unloading, aircraft reconfiguration, aircraft -6 TO inspections, and other aircraft servicing?

What is the primary concern during concurrent servicing operations?

What is the role of the weapons load crew chief when a Concurrent Servicing Supervisor (CSS) is not required?

What is the primary function of a Concurrent Servicing Supervisor (CSS)?

What is the purpose of a Deadman Control?

What is the definition of flashpoint?

What type of fuel servicing hose is capable of being completely flattened and coiled for ease of storage and handling?

What is the area within 50 feet of a pressurized fuel carrying servicing component?

What type of fuel servicing vehicle is designed with a power take-off and filter separator to transport, receive, and dispense fuel?

What is a Class III fuel spill?

What is the purpose of a Flow Through Revetment (FTR)?

What is the definition of defueling?

What is the purpose of grounding in electrostatic applications?

What is the primary function of a hose cart?

What is the term for the area within 50 feet of a hot refueling/defueling operation?

What is the purpose of a hydrant operator?

What is a lateral control pit switch?

What is the purpose of a remote control fuel switch?

What is the term for the transfer of fuel into or out of fuel tanks with one or more engines operating?

What is the purpose of a pantograph?

What is the area within 20 feet of pressurized LOX servicing equipment?

What is the purpose of a hydrant hose truck?

What is the primary function of the portable pushbutton on/off explosion-proof switch?

What is the term for the person who supervises hot refueling operations?

Who is responsible for supervising the duties of a Servicing Crew Member?

What is the purpose of Combat Sortie Generation?

What is the primary characteristic of a First Generation Shelter?

What is the role of a Supervisory Contractor Representative (SCR)?

What is the term used to describe the movement of fuel within the aircraft internal fuel system?

What type of hazard should be reported to local supervision?

What is the primary function of an Aircraft Alert Shelter?

What is the term used to describe the introduction of a low volatility fuel into a tank containing a residue of a higher volatility fuel?

What is the purpose of Support Equipment (SE)?

What is the purpose of this technical order?

Who is responsible for ensuring that aircraft servicing personnel are knowledgeable of requirements in applicable directives and technical orders?

What takes precedence over this technical order in cases of conflict?

What is the definition of 'shall' in this technical order?

What is excluded from the scope of this technical order?

How are technical order changes submitted?

What is the primary responsibility of the Concurrent Servicing Supervisor (CSS) during Combat Sortie Generation (CSG)?

What is the purpose of a Deadman Control in fuel servicing?

What type of fuel servicing hose is not capable of being coiled easily?

What is the area within 50 feet of a pressurized fuel carrying servicing component?

What is a Class III fuel spill?

What is the primary function of a hydrant hose truck?

What is the purpose of a Flow Through Revetment (FTR)?

What is defueling?

What is the term for the area within 50 feet of a hot refueling/defueling operation?

What is the role of a hot refueling supervisor?

What is the flashpoint of a fuel?

What is the purpose of a lateral control pit switch?

What is the primary concern during concurrent servicing operations?

What is the term for the transfer of fuel into or out of the fuel tanks of an aircraft with one or more engines operating?

What is the purpose of grounding in electrostatic applications?

What is the purpose of a pantograph?

What is the area within 20 feet of pressurized LOX servicing equipment?

What is the purpose of a hydrant operator?

What is the term for the fueling valve located on the parking ramp where the fuel hose or hose cart is connected?

What is an intrinsically safe radio?

What is the primary responsibility of an Aircraft Servicing Supervisor?

What is the purpose of cathodic protection in aircraft fuel servicing?

What is the primary function of a Chief Servicing Supervisor (CSS)?

What is the definition of concurrent servicing area?