Safety First
What type of hazard must be eliminated, or removed, before beginning refuel operations?
Any ignition source, such as static electricity, open flame, PEDs, and sparks
I have just transferred fuel from one organic truck to another organic truck. On which form would I annotate this transfer of fuel?
DA 7899
What is the purpose of bonding two pieces of equipment?
To equalize static electricity and reduce the chance of a static spark
How many blivets come with the AAFARS and where are they placed?
12. 4 connected to the system, 4 outbound, 4 inbound.
Describe the terms "Clear" and "Bright" and what each of them mean.
Clear: The absence of particulate contaminants
Bright: The absence of water
What is the first thing you should do immediately after a leak occurs while refueling?
Stop the flow of fuel
What is the allowance (gain/loss) factor for mobile refuelers?
.03 or 3%
Where should you attach your bonding clips on a piece of equipment you are refueling?
A metal, non-painted surface
What is the purpose of a canister within the Filter/separator?
Prevent water droplets from continuing downstream and force them to the bottom of the Filter/Separator.
What are the flushing and testing requirements while conducting a millipore test?
Flush: 1000ml
Test: 1 gal
It is the first operation of the day for my truck. I have already PMCS'd the truck, grounded the truck, placed my fire extinguisher, donned my PPE, and bonded myself to the truck. I begin recirculating to filter the fuel. What did I forget to do?
Drain the sump (V15)
What are the signature timeline requirements for the Responsible Officer (RO) and the Approving Official (AO)?
RO: 3rd working day of each month
AO: 10th working day of each month
Which can the commander waive, grounding or bonding? Why?
Grounding because there are some environments or tactical conditions that may prevent grounding.
How many 2" x 50' hoses is a single HTARS system equipped with?
11
What is the absolute maximum allowable particulate contaminant limit when conducting a Millipore / Filter Effectiveness Test (FET)?
1.0 mg / Liter
I am required to have a minimum "20 B:C" rated fire extinguisher for all petroleum operations. What does the "20 B:C" mean?
20 = 20 square feet of fire it can extinguish
B:C = Classes of fire it can extinguish
What are the requirements to be appointed as the petroleum Responsible Officer (RO) and the Approving Official?
RO: SFC or above
AO: Must be higher pay grade and work at an echelon higher than the RO
What is the proper grounding and bonding 3-step sequence while preparing to refuel a piece of equipment?
Ground the source vehicle
Ground the receiver
Bond the source nozzle to the receiver
How many Tank Rack Modules (TRM) and Pump Rack Modules (PRM) are required for a complete Modular Fuel System (MFS)?
1 PRM, 14 TRM
How many physical stages are a part of the Filter/Separator filtration process, and what are they?
3. Filter/Coalesce, Separate, Settle in the Sump
There is a 4th part of a fire triangle making it a fire tetrahedron. What is that 4th requirement to sustain a fire?
Chemical Chain Reaction
You are posting a document to your fuel reports and must assign a document number. It is the 2nd document posted for the day. The date is May 25, 2020. Your DODAAC is W12345. What should your document number look like?
W1234501463002
Place these actions in the correct COLD refueling sequence:
Ground the receiving aircraft
Ground the source vehicle
Bond the source nozzle to the aircraft
Connect the nozzle to the aircraft
Remove the nozzle cap
Ground the source vehicle
Ground the receiving aircraft
Bond the source nozzle to the aircraft
Remove the nozzle cap
Connect the nozzle to the aircraft
What does DLPG and VNPG stand for and what is their purpose?
DLPG: Differential Line Pressure Gauge. Indicates the pressure of fuel in the servicing hose.
VNPG: Venturi Nozzle Pressure Gauge. Measures simulated pressure at the dispensing nozzle.
On Grade: Fuel can be used for anything
Suitable for Use: Fuel can be used for ground equipment only
Not Suitable for Use: Fuel cannot be used