ARS ARS Fueling and Deicing Operations

Question 1

What is the minimum safe distance a fuel truck must maintain from an aircraft's engine inlet during fueling operations?

Accepted Answer

10 feet

Answer

5 feet

Answer

15 feet

Answer

25 feet

Question 2

Which grounding procedure must be completed FIRST before beginning aircraft fueling?

Accepted Answer

Bond the fueling equipment to the aircraft

Answer

Connect the fuel hose to the aircraft

Answer

Open the fuel truck valve

Answer

Check the fuel quantity gauge

Question 3

What type of fire extinguisher is required to be present and accessible during aircraft fueling operations?

Accepted Answer

Class B CO2 or dry chemical extinguisher

Answer

Class A water extinguisher

Answer

Class C halon extinguisher

Answer

Class D metal powder extinguisher

Question 4

During aircraft deicing, Type I deicing fluid is primarily used for which purpose?

Accepted Answer

Removing existing ice and snow from aircraft surfaces

Answer

Anti-icing to prevent new ice formation

Answer

Lubricating deicing equipment nozzles

Answer

Protecting ground crew from cold temperatures

Question 5

What is the holdover time for deicing fluid?

Accepted Answer

The estimated time the fluid remains effective after application

Answer

The time required to complete a full deicing application

Answer

The minimum time an aircraft must wait before takeoff after deicing

Answer

The time needed to flush the deicing truck lines

Question 6

Which area of an aircraft is considered a 'no-spray zone' during deicing operations?

Accepted Answer

Engine inlets and exhausts

Answer

Wing leading edges

Answer

Fuselage top surface

Answer

Tail horizontal stabilizer