AIRPORT EMPLOYEE Aircraft Fueling and De-icing Operations

Question 1

What type of fuel do most commercial jet aircraft use at US airports?

Accepted Answer

Jet-A

Answer

Avgas 100LL

Answer

Jet-B

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Diesel

Question 2

Before connecting a fuel hose to an aircraft, what is the primary safety step to prevent static discharge ignition?

Accepted Answer

Bond the fuel truck to the aircraft with a grounding cable

Answer

Check wind direction

Answer

Open all fuel caps simultaneously

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Notify the flight crew via interphone

Question 3

Which color identifies Jet-A fuel dispensing equipment at US airports?

Accepted Answer

Black

Answer

Red

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Blue

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Green

Question 4

What is a 'deadman control' on a fuel nozzle?

Accepted Answer

A spring-loaded handle that automatically stops fuel flow when released

Answer

A fuel shut-off valve operated remotely by the pilot

Answer

An emergency beacon on the fuel truck

Answer

A fuel quantity gauge on the dispensing panel

Question 5

During aircraft fueling operations, which action is strictly prohibited within 50 feet of the aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Smoking or use of open flames

Answer

Using handheld two-way radios

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Operating the fuel truck engine

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Wearing high-visibility safety vests

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of drawing a fuel sample (sump check) before fueling an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

To detect water and sediment contamination

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To measure the fuel temperature

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To verify the fuel octane rating

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To measure the remaining fuel quantity

Question 7

Under what atmospheric condition must outdoor aircraft fueling operations be immediately suspended?

Accepted Answer

Active lightning within the immediate airport area

Answer

Temperatures below 32°F (0°C)

Answer

Winds exceeding 5 mph

Answer

Light or moderate rain