TO 00-25-172 - Robins Air Force Base

TO 00-25-172
1.2.36 Remote Control Fuel Switch. A portable pushbutton
on/off explosion proof switch attached to the hydrant
outlet by an insulated, flexible control cable and used to start
and stop fuel flow. This may also be a magnetic switch with
a lanyard.
1.2.37 Servicing Crew Member. A person who performs
duties required by the specific servicing checklist under the
supervision of the oxygen, refuel/defuel supervisor, or chief
servicing supervisor. For C-9 medical evaluation aircraft
only, the Chief Servicing Supervisor (CSS) can also function
as the Refueling Panel Operator (RPO) and the Single Point
Receptacle Monitor (SPRM). In this case, a person in AFSC
4NOXX or X8AOO can perform duties as a safety observer
in front of the C-9 aircraft but must be on intercom with the
CSS and the aircrew.
1.2.38 Combat Sortie Generation. Combat sortie generation
is a process by which mission capable fighter aircraft
are generated in a minimum amount of time, during peacetime
or wartime, through separate 2AXXX and 2WXXX
tasks or by Concurrent Servicing Operations (CSO). Combat
sortie generation may include fueling, munitions/ammunition
loading/unloading, aircraft reconfiguration, -6 TO inspections,
and other servicing requirements.
1.2.39 Shelters.
1.2.39.1 Aircraft Alert Shelter. A covered unhardened/
unprotected structure with or without doors from which a
mission ready aircraft can be launched. Aircraft are expected
to start engine within the shelter and taxi out of the shelter
under their own power. Some shelters are designed to allow
the aircraft to taxi in as well. Some shelters provide protection
from the elements, others are complete hangars.
1.2.39.2 Hardened Aircraft Shelters (HAS)/Protective
Aircraft Shelters (PAS). Refer to Figure 4-1.
1.2.39.2.1 First Generation Shelters. These shelters
have two manually operated, vertically hinged, prow-shaped,
recessed, metal aircraft entry doors. Usable floor space is 48
feet by 75 feet.
1.2.39.2.2 Modified First Generation Shelters. These
shelters have one electrically operated, side opening, roller
supported, prow-shaped, externally mounted, metal aircraft
entry door. Usable floor space is 48 feet by 100 feet.
1.2.39.2.3 Second Generation Shelters. These shelters
have two electrically operated, side opening, roller supported,
externally mounted, reinforced concrete panel aircraft entry
doors. Usable floor space is 82 feet by 124 feet.
1.2.39.2.4 Third Generation Shelters. Same as second
generation except usable floor space is 71 feet by 120 feet.
1.2.39.2.5 Protective Aircraft Canopy Shelters (PACS).
These “carport type” shelters have fabric covered canopies
designed to protect personnel and aircraft from the elements.
They do not have doors or walls.
1.2.40 Supervisory Contractor Representative (SCR).
The person responsible for the control of contractor personnel
involved in concurrent servicing operations, fuel nozzle
connection/disconnection, and operation of refueling control
panel on commercial aircraft.
1.2.41 Support Equipment (SE). All equipment required
on the ground to make a weapon system, command and control
system, subsystem, or end item of equipment operational
in its intended environment.
1.2.42 Switch Loading. The introduction of a low volatility
fuel such as JP-8 into a tank containing a residue of a
higher volatility fuel such as JP-4, and vice versa.
1.2.43 Transferring of Fuel. The movement of fuel within
the aircraft internal fuel system. This term also applies to
bulk movement of fuel.
1.3 REPORTING OF HAZARDS.
Any potential hazard shall be reported to local supervision.
Examples of hazards that should be reported are:
a. Glowing or crackling fuel.
b. Visible areas or sparks from any source.
c. Electrical shocks to personnel.
d. Aircraft with defective grounding/bonding receptacles.
e. Fluid leaks, mists, or sprays.
1.4 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. Refer to AFI 23-502, Recoverable and Unusable Liquid
Petroleum Products, and TO 42B-1-23, Management of
Recoverable and Waste Liquid Petroleum Products.
1.5 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. Implement spill control procedures
in accordance with local directives.
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