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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
What type of aircraft servicing operations are excluded from this technical order?
Servicing of air launched missiles and stores
What takes precedence over this technical order in cases of conflict?
Mission/Design/Series (MDS) specific technical order procedures
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
What is the meaning of 'shall' and 'will' in this technical order?
Indicate mandatory requirements and declarations of purpose
How are technical order changes submitted?
In accordance with TO 00-5-1
What does the term 'should' indicate in a procedural document?
A preferred method of accomplishment
Who is responsible for on-site supervision of concurrent fuel servicing operations?
Chief Servicing Supervisor (CSS)
What is the primary purpose of bonding in aircraft fuel servicing?
To equalize voltage potential
What is the term for protecting metals from corrosion by making the metal the cathode of an electrolytic cell?
Cathodic Protection
What is concurrent servicing?
Servicing an aircraft with fuel simultaneously with other maintenance tasks
What is the term for the area within an imaginary circle around the aircraft that includes the fuel servicing safety zones?
Concurrent Servicing Area
When is a Concurrent Servicing Supervisor (CSS) not required?
When no refuel/defuel operations are taking place with other maintenance/munitions tasks
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)
What is the primary concern during concurrent servicing operations?
Safety of passengers and ground crew
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
What is the primary function of a Concurrent Servicing Supervisor (CSS)?
Refueling/defueling operations
What is the purpose of a Deadman Control?
To require continuous positive hand pressure to maintain fuel flow
What is the definition of flashpoint?
The lowest temperature at which vapors arising from fuel will ignite
What type of fuel servicing hose is capable of being completely flattened and coiled for ease of storage and handling?
Soft (Collapsible)
What is the area within 50 feet of a pressurized fuel carrying servicing component?
Fuel Servicing Safety Zone (FSSZ)
What type of fuel servicing vehicle is designed with a power take-off and filter separator to transport, receive, and dispense fuel?
R-11
What is a Class III fuel spill?
A spill involving an area over 10 feet in any plane dimension or over 50 square feet
What is the purpose of a Flow Through Revetment (FTR)?
To protect aircraft from damage by providing a secure parking area
What is the definition of defueling?
The movement of fuel from an aircraft to an external source
What is the purpose of grounding in electrostatic applications?
To prevent electrostatic discharge
What is the primary function of a hose cart?
To connect hydrant outlets to aircraft for refueling
What is the term for the area within 50 feet of a hot refueling/defueling operation?
Hot Refueling/Defueling Area
What is the purpose of a hydrant operator?
To activate electrical and magnetic switches and valves for fuel flow
What is a lateral control pit switch?
An on/off explosion proof switch located at the hydrant control pit
What is the purpose of a remote control fuel switch?
To control fuel flow from a remote location
What is the term for the transfer of fuel into or out of fuel tanks with one or more engines operating?
Hot Refueling/Defueling
What is the purpose of a pantograph?
To fuel aircraft with multiple rigid sections of tubing interconnected by articulating and swivel couplings
What is the area within 20 feet of pressurized LOX servicing equipment?
Liquid Oxygen Servicing Safety Zone
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
What is the primary function of the portable pushbutton on/off explosion-proof switch?
To control the fuel flow
What is the term for the person who supervises hot refueling operations?
Hot Pad Refueling Supervisor
Who is responsible for supervising the duties of a Servicing Crew Member?
Oxygen, Refuel/Defuel Supervisor
What is the purpose of Combat Sortie Generation?
To generate mission capable fighter aircraft in a minimum amount of time
What is the primary characteristic of a First Generation Shelter?
Manually operated, vertically hinged, prow-shaped, recessed, metal aircraft entry doors
What is the role of a Supervisory Contractor Representative (SCR)?
To control contractor personnel involved in concurrent servicing operations
What is the term used to describe the movement of fuel within the aircraft internal fuel system?
Transferring of Fuel
What type of hazard should be reported to local supervision?
All of the above
What is the primary function of an Aircraft Alert Shelter?
To launch a mission ready aircraft
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
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
What is the purpose of this technical order?
To minimize injury and property damage mishaps in ground servicing operations
Who is responsible for ensuring that aircraft servicing personnel are knowledgeable of requirements in applicable directives and technical orders?
Commanders, managers, and supervisors
What takes precedence over this technical order in cases of conflict?
MDS specific technical orders
What is the definition of 'shall' in this technical order?
Indicates a mandatory requirement
What is excluded from the scope of this technical order?
Servicing of air launched missiles and stores
How are technical order changes submitted?
In accordance with TO 00-5-1
What is the primary responsibility of the Concurrent Servicing Supervisor (CSS) during Combat Sortie Generation (CSG)?
Refueling and defueling operations
What is the purpose of a Deadman Control in fuel servicing?
To stop fuel flow when the operator releases positive hand pressure
What type of fuel servicing hose is not capable of being coiled easily?
Hard (Noncollapsible) hose
What is the area within 50 feet of a pressurized fuel carrying servicing component?
Fuel Servicing Safety Zone (FSSZ)
What is a Class III fuel spill?
A spill involving an area over 10 feet in any plane dimension or over 50 square feet
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
What is the purpose of a Flow Through Revetment (FTR)?
To protect aircraft from explosions
What is defueling?
The movement of fuel from an aircraft to an external source
What is the term for the area within 50 feet of a hot refueling/defueling operation?
Hot Refueling/Defueling Area
What is the role of a hot refueling supervisor?
To supervise hot refueling operations and have overall supervisory responsibility
What is the flashpoint of a fuel?
The lowest temperature at which vapors arising from fuel will ignite
What is the purpose of a lateral control pit switch?
To shut down the entire hydrant system in case of an emergency
What is the primary concern during concurrent servicing operations?
Safety of personnel and aircraft
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
What is the purpose of grounding in electrostatic applications?
To prevent electrostatic discharge
What is the purpose of a pantograph?
To provide a means of connecting the fuel hose to the aircraft
What is the area within 20 feet of pressurized LOX servicing equipment?
Liquid Oxygen Servicing Safety Zone
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
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
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
What is the primary responsibility of an Aircraft Servicing Supervisor?
To ensure the aircraft fuel servicing operations are task trained and certified
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
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
What is the definition of concurrent servicing area?
The area within an imaginary circle around the aircraft that includes the fuel servicing safety zones
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
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
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
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
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
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
What is the purpose of a Servicing Crew Member?
To perform duties required by the specific servicing checklist under supervision
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
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
What is the term used to describe the transfer of fuel within the aircraft internal fuel system?
Transferring of Fuel
What is the primary function of the portable pushbutton on/off explosion-proof switch?
To start and stop fuel flow
What is the purpose of an Aircraft Alert Shelter?
To launch a mission-ready aircraft
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
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
What is the primary function of a Chief Servicing Supervisor (CSS)?
To supervise the duties of a Servicing Crew Member
What type of hazard should be reported to local supervision?
All of the above
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.
This quiz covers the guidelines for minimizing injury and property damage during aircraft ground servicing operations and allied support functions. It also includes information on electrical hazards and prevention methods.
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