Afqrjos aviation fuel quality requirements for jointly operated systems. Iata guidance material for sustainable aviation fuel management. Ei 1590 specifications and qualification procedures for. Wmo guidelines on surface station data quality assurance for.
Turbine fuel, aviation grade jp8, mildtl833 series 4. Qaqc protocols are lacking for soilgas sampling to support stray gas investigations. Astm international aviation fuel quality control procedures. Appendix i, remote fuel site reminders list, is a job aid that can be utilized by helibase managers and fueling specialists.
It is good practice to implement quality assurance and quality control qaqc procedures in the development of national greenhouse gas inventories to. Additional information can be found in astm manual 5, aviation fuel quality control procedures. Aviation fuel handling and quality control procedures. Afqrjos aviation fuel quality requirements for jointly. If you suspect microbial fuel contamination, there are a number of fuel kits available to test for results. Agricultural and food quality inspection regulation.
Fuel bugs produce a sludgelike substance that causes corrosion and fouls critical parts of the fuel system. The jig standards for aviation fuel quality control and operating procedures consist of internationally agreed procedures for handling aviation fuel at airports and upstream aviation fuel facilities. Inspect quality control and record keeping procedures k. Onboard quality controls for the coaguchek xs system roche. Section 3, jet fuel specifications and testing procedures, presents detailed information on jet fuel specifications and associated testing procedures. Cd 1508os fuel and oil quantity requirements civil. Astm manual 5, aviation fuel quality control procedures and. Aviation fuel quality we cant afford to take chances. This publication, aviation fuel quality control procedures. Refueling and quality control procedures for airport. Poland air force quality institute montgomery, al austrian foundation for quality management. Get eight years of changes and improvements to aviation fuel quality control procedures.
In february 2011, epics owners acquired bps 50% interest to take 100% control of the company. Assembly of first nations of quebec and labrador canada all fully qualified officers list us dod artists for quality of life. This action adopts an amendment to the faa policy and procedures concerning the use of airport revenue published in the federal register at 64 fr 7696 on february 16, 1999 revenue use policy. Imrt commissioning, acceptance and quality controls. In this event, the faa would consider the dah to be the manufacturer for purposes of section 43. Quality assurance and control procedures to improve soilgas. Technical advice on fuel systems, quality control and fuel transportation. Best practices for fuel quality inspection programs the.
Procedures for controlling quality system documents and data and subsequent changes to ensure that only current, correct, and approved documents and data are used. When learning about fuel handling and quality control. Quality control provides oversight for the certification of aircraft alterations, repairs, maintenance and inspections, for the assurance of airworthy, safe, reliable aircraft and for compliance to the appropriate code of federal regulations. Amplification of how the manufacturer controls their process, using this criteria to meet specifications is required. This action confirms faas longstanding policy on federal requirements for the use of proceeds start printed page 66283 from taxes on aviation fuel. Eijig standard 1530 quality assurance requirements for the. Cd 1508os fuel and oil quantity requirements background regulation 234 of the civil aviation regulations 1988 car requires the pilotincommand of an aircraft to take reasonable steps to ensure that the aircraft carries sufficient quantities of fuel and oil. Persons identifying errors or omissions, or those wishing to make recommendations for change, are asked to forward their observations to the director general of civil aviation. Expanded detail on all tests and additional water detection equipment listed. Achieve consistent customer delight through sustained high level of service. Cd 1508os fuel and oil quantity requirements background regulation 234 of the civil aviation regulations 1988 car requires the pilotincommand of an aircraft to take reasonable steps to ensure that the aircraft carries sufficient quantities of fuel and oil for the proposed flight to be undertaken safely. Agency heads are ultimately responsible for the management and effective implementation of a fuel quality control program within their respective agency.
Benefit from quality assurance and quality control qaqc both offsite at manufacturers facilities and onsite during the construction process. A number of american society for testing and materials astm methods used as field tests are explained in this manual. Quality assurance manual qam acaviation documentation 1. Quality assurance is responsible for quality control and logistics support. Thief sump pumpa small pump having a suction line that extends to the low point of a tank for the purpose of drawing off water that may have accumulated. Operations procedures, manuals and training for aviation fuel. In 2015, the company modified its name to epic fuels to better reflect the breadth of products and services offered. Technical training in handling, storage and dispensing of aviation fuels. Carefully observe each sample, checking for both clarity and color. Federal register policy and procedures concerning the use. Quality assurance and quality control oil and gas sgs nederland.
Guidance material is provided on common procedures that are used to assess and protect aviation fuel quality. The quality control plan must be developed using these requirements as a guide. Maintain our image as a dependable supplier of quality jet a1 fuel in accordance with specification and guidelines laid down by the regulatory body. It provides guidance on common procedures used to assess and protect aviation fuel quality. Guidelines for aviation fuel quality control and operating. Geographic area mobilization guide and local plans from appropriate agencies. These measures are to ensure that fuel leaving the refinery gate or import. This ac cancels ac 15052304a, aircraft fuel storage, handling, and dispensing on airports, dated june 18, 2004. Section 4, quality control along the supply chain, describes the quality control procedures along the supply. This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct quality control operations related to refuellingdefuelling aircraft, including taking samples from dispensersfuellers, conducting a visual check of fuel samples, testing membrane filtration millepore sampling and. In addition to the employee designated by the operator to be primarily responsible for the fuel quality control program, a second employee should have outside training and thorough knowledge of the operators fuel. Quality control for intensitymodulated radiation therapy. The level 2 obc test quantifies the amount of the byproduct resorufin. The purpose of this manual is to define and assure that maximum aero support has a system sufficiently adequate to assure a quality product that complies with customer specifications.
Additionally, this ac provides standards and guidance for the training of personnel who conduct these activities. Aviation fuel quality requirements for jointly operated systems. Hold the sample cup to a white painted surface or a white piece of paper to make sure the fuel is the correct color blue for 100ll, yellowishbrown for mogas. Control of fuel quality at airports and ultimately its integrity at uplift by aircraft has historically been achieved by a combination of the fuel supplier standards and methods already discussed and by aircraft operators working cooperatively. Types of audit in aviation and the difference between.
Ac aviation quality assurance manual signature page. Aviation fuel quality control procedures astm filtration. Complete with explanation of 33 common procedures used by fuel handlers to assess and protect aviation fuel quality. Section 2 below summarizes key elements of the fuel quality assurance programs in. An individual control procedure, such as regularly checking filter differential pressure, may not seem to provide much protection against fuel quality issues, but when viewed with the. Aircraft fire aircraft fuel system failure wing venting 5. Quality assurance group federal aviation administration. It is aviation fuel quality requirements for jointly operated systems. Eijig standard 1530 quality assurance requirements for the manufacture, storage and distribution of aviation fuel to airports a4 may 2019 ip standard test methods for analysis and testing of petroleum and related products, and british standard 2000 parts, 2019. Joint inspection group jig aviation fuel quality requirements for jointly operated systems. Aviation fuel handling and quality control procedures manual. This is the plandocheck act pdca approach product audits. Home our services operations operations procedures and manuals operations procedures and manuals we draw from extensive operating experience and ensure your training and documentation is fit for purpose and safeguards against unnecessary risks on your assets and personnel. Guidelines set stringent limits, typically less than 0.
Requirements are specified for aviation fuel quality assurance and. The goals of quality, safety, environmental oversight, and efficiency are all driven by the same set of rules. A latest information on additives this is a necessary resource for fixed base operators, oil company personnel who handle and distribute jet fuel from refineries at source into aircraft at airports, airport service companies, aviation products representative, purchaser, quality control personnel, and fuel system designers. Aviation quality assurance is a system for monitoring aviation equipment, programs, and procedures to ensure that the federal aviation administration faa quality standards are being met. As not all components allow an inline qc, the process capability of these. Section 4, quality control along the supply chain, describes the quality control procedures along the supply chain of jet fuel, from refinery production to aircraft delivery. Aviation jet fuel section 1 quality control and test procedures general this section describes in detail the test methods, procedures and standardbest practices common to aviation fuel testing and quality control throughout the industry. Aviation fuel quality control program and usdi 351 dm 1 aviation fuel handling handbook. As part of the transaction, the company agreed to rebrand its dealer network to the epic aviation brand in 2012.
Level 1 defects would typically be ones that occurred during the manufacturing process. National fuel gas distribution corporation gas transportation operating procedures manual. Wait several minutes, then take a sample of fuel from each wing sump as well as from any belly sumps and fuel strainer. Tid no 2 filter membrane testing june 2019 joint inspection group. This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct quality control operations related to refuellingdefuelling aircraft, including taking samples from dispensersfuellers, conducting a visual check of fuel samples, testing membrane filtration millepore sampling and measuring pressure differential on filter vessels. Information on new innovations and the use of the latest equipment. Procedures that 1 ensure that each supplierfurnished product or article conforms to its approved design. Industry documents airtransport association of america, standards for jet fuel quality control at airports, ata speci. Astm manual 5, aviation fuel quality control procedures and astm standard practices for manual sampling of petroleum products, d 4057. This sludge can be a number of different colors brown, green, white, red, black and will smell like sulfur. Ei recommended practice 1597 procedures for overwing fuelling. Jan 28, 20 quality assurance is responsible for quality control and logistics support. Quality control provides oversight for the certification of aircraft alterations, repairs, maintenance and inspections, for the assurance of airworthy, safe, reliable aircraft and for compliance to.
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