Interagency Single Engine Air Tanker Operations Guide - National ...
Interagency Single Engine Air Tanker Operations Guide - National ...
Interagency Single Engine Air Tanker Operations Guide - National ...
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INTERAGENCY SINGLE ENGINE AIR TANKER OPERATIONS GUIDE<br />
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3. <strong>Engine</strong> Shutdown. In the event that any situation requiring engine<br />
shut down occurs, the ramp manager will notify the pilot by radio or<br />
hand signal drawing the index finger across the throat. The pilot will<br />
immediately shut down the engine.<br />
E. General Precautions.<br />
1. Always maintain communication with the pilot by radio or hand<br />
signals.<br />
2. Only authorized personnel shall perform aircraft fueling and<br />
loading operations.<br />
3. Only essential personnel shall be allowed in the loading and<br />
fueling area during these procedures<br />
4. Only the ramp manager, loaders, or fuelers may approach the<br />
aircraft while the engine is running. SEMG must obtain permission<br />
from the pilot prior to approaching the aircraft while it is running.<br />
5. All operations shall remain within the safety area.<br />
6. Review and update all base fire emergency procedures.<br />
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