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Aviation Fuel and Aircraft Fuel System
Aviation Fuel and Aircraft Fuel System
OBJECTIVE Learning Outcome 2 Assessment Criteria 2 Recognize the Hazards of Fuel Radiant Heat. 2.1 2.2 2.3 REFERENCES a. IFSTA 206 Aircraft. b. Manual of Firemanship Book 4 Chapter 1. c. General Aviation Firefighting For Structural Firefighters. Identify the various grades of aviation fuel. Know the characteristics of fuels. Identify the aircraft fuel system.
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PROPERTIES OF TYPICAL AVIATION FUELS (Temperatures and Percentages are Approximations) Gasoline -50 F 1.4% to 7.6% 825 to 960 Jet A -10 to + 30 F 1.16 to 7.63% 470 to 480 Jet B 95 to 145 F 0.74% to 5.32% 440 to 475
Figure 1: Comparison of characteristics of typical aviation fuels The constant threat of re-ignition (flashback) is great when fighting a fire where large amounts of aviation gas or jet fuels are involved. Emphasis must be placed upon the hazard flashback, and foaming agent should be used to completely cover the area. AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM The two predominate types of fuel used in GA aircraft are lOO-octane avgas and Jet A. Aviation grade gasoline has properties similar to automobile gasoline. Jet A has properties similar to kerosene. Structural fire crews should already be knowledgeable and experienced in dealing with spills and fires involving at least small quantities of both gasoline and kerosene. The basic premise is to confine spilled fuel, reduce the production of ignitable vapors usually by application of foam, eliminate nearby ignition sources, and either reduce or stop any leak. Three parts of an aircraft fuel system that structural firefighters need to know about are as per below: a. b. c. The fuel storage tanks. Fuel pumps. Fuel shutoffs.
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CONCLUSION On completion of this lesson the students shall be able to recognize the Hazards of Fuel Radiant Heat and identify the aircraft fuel system.
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