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During fuel handling for any aircraft, no passenger shall remain in or enplane or deplane from such aircraft unless a qualified attendant is at each door in use for this purpose and unless a means of safe egress is in position in the event that such a device is required for the safe and rapid debarkation of the passengers. Smoking shall be prohibited in or about such aircraft during fuel handling.
(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part), Res. No. 68 86-87 §1 part))
The driver, operator or attendant of any fuel handling device shall be with the vehicle at all times while the vehicle is fueling or refueling an aircraft. Such driver, operator or attendant shall serve no more than two vehicles or aircraft simultaneously under fuel servicing and shall be within 75 feet of any operation under the driver, operator, or attendant’s surveillance.
(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part), Res. No. 68 86-87 §1 (part), Res. No. 02 03-04)
During refueling or defueling, fuel handling vehicles shall be placed so as to be readily removable in event of fire (i.e., to permit direct driving away from the loading position). No more than one refueler shall be positioned on each wing of an aircraft. When high-capacity aircraft are refueled, additional refuelers shall be parked or positioned at least 100 feet from the aircraft served and then only in areas approved by the commission or manager.
(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part), Res. No. 68 86-87 §1 (part))
Persons engaged in aircraft fuel handling shall exercise care to prevent fuel spillage. In the event of fuel spillage involving aircraft, engines shall not be started until the spill area has been properly flushed or cleaned, or the aircraft has been moved to a safe distance from the spill.
(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part), Res. No. 68 86-87 §1 (part))
Each fuel handling vehicle shall be conspicuously marked in letters of contrasting color, with the word “Flammable” on both sides and rear of the cargo tank in letters at least six inches high, and with the wording “Emergency Shut Off” and other appropriate operating instructions at the location(s) of emergency operating devices in letters at least two inches high.
(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part), Res. No. 68 86-87 §1 (part))
Persons engaged in aircraft fuel handling shall be instructed and trained in the proper operation of the fuel handling equipment they are authorized to operate, and in the proper procedures for compliance with these rules and regulations.
(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part), Res. No. 68 86-87 §1 (part))