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Fuel Dumping 1
Fuel Dumping 1
Fuel Dumping 1
BDA 2009
Fuel Dumping Regulations Fuel dumping is also known as Fuel Jettisoning. Regulations that pertain to fuel dumping are established by Transport Canada regulations (CARs). The following uses the term in used at Transport Canada. Fuel Jettisoning System The fuel jettisoning system must be capable of jettisoning enough fuel within 15 minutes, to enable the aeroplane to meet the require climb performance. Fuel Jettisoning safeguard (1) The fuel jettisoning system and its operation are free from fire hazard (2) The fuel discharges clear of any part of the aeroplane (3) Fuel or fumes do not enter any parts of the aeroplane, and (4) The jettisoning operation does not adversely affect the controllability of the aeroplane. Turbine Powered Aeroplane For turbine engine powered aeroplane, means must be provided to prevent jettisoning the fuel in the tanks used for take-off and landing below the level allowing climb from sea level to 10,000 feet and thereafter allowing 45 minutes cruise at a speed for maximum range. The fuel jettisoning system must be designed so that any reasonably probable single malfunction in the system will not result in a hazardous condition due to unsymmetrical jettisoning of, or inability to jettison, fuel. The controls for any fuel jettisoning system shall be designed to allow flight personnel (minimum crew) to safely interrupt fuel jettisoning during any part of the jettisoning operation. Fuel Dumping in flight procedure (1) Whenever it is necessary to jettison fuel, the pilot should immediately notify ATC and provide information such as the course to be flown, the period of time and weather conditions. (2) To allow for adequate vaporization, fuel dumping should be carried out at least 2 000 feet above the highest obstacle within 5 NM of the track to be flown. (3) ATC may suggest an alternate area where fuel should be dumped; aircraft will be encouraged to dump fuel on a constant heading over unpopulated areas and clear of heavy traffic. When necessary information has been obtained, ATC will broadcast on appropriate frequencies a fuel dumping advisory. Pilots should advise ATC immediately when fuel dumping has been completed.
BDA 2009