Interagency Single Engine Air Tanker Operations Guide - National ...

INTERAGENCY SINGLE ENGINE AIR TANKER OPERATIONS GUIDE
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The ramp manager shall keep the loading area secure from any
unauthorized personnel.
The pilot will signal the loader to shut off the pump when the aircraft
has been loaded to the desired level. The loader will then disconnect
the hose and pull it back away from the loading area.
The pilot shall remain at the controls of the aircraft during all hot
fueling and hot loading operations.
Bonding and grounding procedures shall be followed by all fueling
personnel.
Aviation Fuel Nozzle Requirements:
• A non-locking discharge lever
• A bonding cable with plug
• A brass or aluminum nozzle
• A 100 micron screen in nozzle
• A serviceable dust cap for nozzle spout
When the loading and fueling operations are complete, the ramp
manager shall notify the pilot by radio or hand signals that the
loading and refueling crew and their equipment are clear of the
aircraft. The pilot will then be cleared and directed from the pit area
by the ramp manager.
D. Emergency Procedures
In case of any type of emergency situation, the ramp manager will
notify the pilot by radio or hand signals of the type of emergency.
1. Fire. In the event of a fire, the ramp manager will immediately
notify the pilot, loaders and fuelers by radio or using hand signals.
Fire extinguisher will be manned for pilot protection and appropriate
base procedures will be followed.
2. Communication Loss. If radio communications are lost, the ramp
manager will establish eye contact with the pilot and pat the ear
phones followed by a thumbs-down signal. Loading and/or fueling
operations may continue, using hand signals, until the radio problem
has been identified and corrected.
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