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Most critical protective equipment when handling fuel

Aviation Mechanic General (AMG) practice question 20 of 20 on Fluid Lines and Fittings. ACS element AM.I.D.R1 · difficulty: recall. Want to answer it in a timed quiz? Use the Aviation Mechanic General (AMG) practice mode.

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QUESTIONWhen servicing an aircraft with fuel through a hose and nozzle, which item of personal protective equipment is identified as the most critical for the person conducting the operation?

  1. AEye protection
  2. BRubber gloves
  3. CAn apron that protects the skin
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Correct answer: A. Eye protection

  • A — correct The fueling checks direct the person fueling to wear eye protection, and state that other forms of protection are generally not as critical as eye protection.
  • B — incorrect Rubber gloves are listed only as an additional form of protection that can shield the skin, and are described as generally not as critical.
  • C — incorrect An apron is named alongside gloves as a supplemental skin protection item, not as the most critical item during the operation.

BACKGROUND

Aviation fuel is a hazardous fluid, and it reaches the aircraft through the servicing unit's lines, hose, and nozzle. Because fuel can be spilled or splashed while the nozzle is handled and the tank is open, the person doing the fueling is expected to wear protective equipment. The FAA's list of items the person fueling must check prior to fueling includes wearing eye protection. That same item notes that other forms of protection, such as rubber gloves and aprons, can also protect the skin from the effects of spilled or splashed fuel, but that these are generally not as critical as eye protection. Eye protection is likewise called for in the general precautions for defueling, along with grounding the aircraft and defueling equipment, turning off all electrical and electronic equipment, and having the correct type of fire extinguisher available.

STUDY TIP

Learn the fueling and defueling precaution lists as sets, and note which items the text ranks as most critical rather than treating every listed item as equal. Expect questions that pair a hazardous fluid with the protection it demands.

KEY POINTS

  • Eye protection is the most critical protective equipment when fueling an aircraft.
  • Rubber gloves and aprons are supplemental; they protect skin from spilled or splashed fuel.
  • Defueling precautions also call for eye protection, grounding, electrical equipment off, and a correct fire extinguisher.

SOURCES

  • FAA-H-8083-30B ch01 "Fueling Procedures" (prior-to-fueling checks, item 6)
  • FAA-H-8083-30B ch01 "Defueling" (general precautions when defueling)
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