HAC Oil & Gas IBP - Helicopter Association of Canada

D.7 FUEL DISPENSING:D.7.1D.7.2Fuel dispensing equipment and procedures should comply with the following:1. All helicopter fuel dispensing equipment will comply with the latest applicable codes andstandards for the dispensing of aviation fuel.2. All hoses should be either API 1529 or EN 1361 approved for into aircraft jet fuel.3. All helicopter fuel dispensing equipment, hoses, hose couplers, pumps, filters/separators,nozzles and grounding/bonding equipment will be maintained in top quality condition, accordingto all manufacturers’ instructions.4. The helicopter fuelling equipment will not be used for dispensing other types of fuel and will bestored in a separate location from fuelling equipment used for other purposes.5. Short loops or kinks in the fuelling hose should be avoided. Any lacerations, cracks or leaks inthe fuel hose are unacceptable and refueling operations must cease until repairs and/orreplacements are done.6. If a separate fuel pump and filter assembly is used, it will be positioned within a spillcontainment device.7. Fuel pumps should bea. Approved for and inherently safe for use with fuel, not providing any form of ignition source.i. Electrical pumps are preferred.ii. Diesel operated pumps are acceptable, provided the exhaust is insulated andfitted with a spark arrester.iii. Should have a timer switch or other system to prevent pump running unattended.b. Located at least three meters from the helicopter.c. Incorporate bypass/overpressure control systems to avoid excessive pressure build-up inthe delivery hose.d. Metered to a maximum of 50 gallons per minute, or the maximum flow that the filter systemis rated for.e. Equipped with a remote operated emergency shut down switch.8. All fuel delivery systems, including portable systems, will be fitted with filtration of the waterblocking (Go-No-Go) type, which locks fuel flow when water is present.9. At least one accepted filter unit will be located downstream from the fuel pump. An acceptedstandard for the filtering units will be meeting with the specifications of API 1583.10. All fuel filter cartridges will be of five microns or less.11. Fuel filter canisters should be clearly marked with the next date of change or inspection cycle,and data recorded in an appropriate inspection record.12. Fuel filters will be operated within the manufacturer’s minimum/maximum flow rates.13. All filters should be replaced at nominated pressure differentials as annotated on the filterhousing or as recommended by the manufacturer, but as a minimum will be replaced annually.Changes will be recorded and attached to filter housings.14. All filters will be equipped with pressure gauges on both sides or the Gammon style singlegauge, to allow monitoring of the pressure differential across the filter.15. All helicopter fuel nozzles will be equipped with dust caps and bonding clips or jacks. Thenozzle should be kept off the ground and facing downward to preclude water contamination witha drip tray below it.16. Suspend fuel operations immediately when a lightning discharge hazard exists.In addition to the points listed above, the following should apply to refueling from drums or smalltransportable bladders:1. Each drum of fuel must be checked visually with an intrinsically safe flashlight for proper colorand transparency, and should be sampled and tested with water detector capsules or anapproved paste to confirm no water contamination is present..2. Pumps used for drum refueling should be equipped with water blocking filtration system.OGC IBP | Revision Date: Sept 2009 DRAFT57