797-02 Adopt Airport Rules and Regulations

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OR BK 4900 PG 1696 24 of 48 Airport Enhancement Program 2/27/02 4. Each hose, funnel,or apparatus used in fueling or defueling Aircraft shall be maintained in good condition and must be properly bonded to prevent ignition of volatile liquids. f. POSITIONING OF EQUIPMENT FOR FUELING: Positioning of Aircraft fuel servicing vehicles shall be as follows: 1. Aircraft fuel servicing vehicles shall be positioned so that they can be moved promptly after all Aircraft fuel hoses have been disconnected and stowed. 2. The propulsion or pumping engine of Aircraft fuel servicing vehicles shall not be positioned under the wing of Aircraft during overwing fueling or where Aircraft fuel system vents are located on the upper wing surface. Aircraft fuel servicing vehicles shall not be positioned within 10 foot(3m) radius of Aircraft fuel system vent openings. 3. Hand brakes shall be set on fuel servicing vehicles before Operators leave the vehicle cab. 4. No fueler shall be backed within 20 feet of an Aircraft unless a person is posted to assist or guide. g. FIRE WHILE FUELING: When a fire occurs in the fuel delivery device while servicing an Aircraft,the Fire Department shall be notified immediately, fueling shall be discontinued immediately and all emergency valves and dome covers shall be shut down at once. h. OPERATION OF FUEL TENDERS ON RUNWAYS AND TAXIWAYS: No fuel vehicle designed for or employed in the transportation of fuel shall be operated on a taxiway or runway at any time without prior permission from the Airport Manager. 1. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS: No person shall engage in Aircraft fueling or defueling operations without proper and adequate fire extinguishing equipment readily accessible and operational at the point of fueling. AirportUSA, Inc, AV C O N Rules and Regulations Page 22