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Agenda 06/11/2013 Item #14A16/11/2013 14.A.1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation that the Collier County Airport Authority adopt the attached Resolution and amend Section 4 (Fire and Safety) of the Airport Rules and Regulations. OBJECTIVE: To allow hot fueling when otherwise allowed by law and pursuant to a Standard of Procedures approved by the Airport Authority. CONSIDERATIONS: Section 14 of the Collier County Airport Authority Ordinance (Ord. No. 04 -03, as amended) provides as follows: Adoption of rules and regulations previously adopted by the Collier County Airport Authority. (a) The Board of County Commissioners, pursuant to F.S. § 332.08, hereby adopts all of the following Rules and Regulations heretofore adopted by the Collier County Airport Authority ( "Authority "): (1) The Collier County Airport Authority Rules and Regulations for General Aviation Airports, Collier County, Florida, applicable to the Everglades Airport, to the Immokalee Regional Airport, and to the Marco Island Executive Airport, adopted by the Authority as revised on February 1, 2002. (2) Minimum Standards for Commercial Airport Aeronautical Activity and Service Providers at the Collier County Airports, as revised on November 14, 2005. (3) The Collier County Airport Authority Administrative Code, adopted by the Authority as revised on August 9, 2004. (4) The Collier County Airport Authority Leasing Policy adopted by the Airport Authority as revised on February 11, 2002. A dispute has recently developed between Fletcher Flying Services and the Authority involving his hot fueling of aircraft. It is not unusual for crop dusting purposes to hot fuel the aircraft, and Mr. Fletcher has modified his aircraft to safely do so. I am proposing that the Collier County Airport Rules and Regulations be amended as follows: SECTION 4. FIRE AND SAFETY 4.01 GENERAL: a. All persons using the Airport or any facilities at the Airport shall exercise the utmost care to guard against fire and injury to persons and /or property. b. All fueling_ operations, devices, or handling shall be in accordance with Federal, State and Coup regulations and safety standards as well as any lease or fuel license, agreement or rules of the Collier County Airport Authority. All applicable codes, Packet Page -690- 6/11/2013 14.A.1. standards and recommended practices of the Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances now in existence or hereafter promulgated and not in conflict herewith, or not in conflict with any SOP of the Authority or with Federal Aviation Regulations, are hereby adopted by reference as part of the Rules and Regulations of this Airport. 4.02. FUELING OPERATIONS: a. AIRCRAFT ENGINES 1. No aircraft shall be fueled or de- fueled while one or more of its engines are running or the aircraft is then being warmed by external heat without the prior approval of the Airport Authority. All requests for approval must be accompanied with a proposed standard operating, procedure (SOP) as well as proof of adequate insurance. 2. No person shall start the engine of an aircraft if there is any gasoline or other volatile fluid on the ground or otherwise within the vicinity of the aircraft and starting the engine could ignite such fuel. FISCAL IMPACT: None. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The attached Resolution was prepared by the County Attorney, is approved as to form and legality, and requires majority support for approval. If approved, a copy of the Resolution must be posted at the courthouse and at every such airport for 4 consecutive weeks. -JAK. RECOMMENDATION: That the Collier County Airport Authority adopt the attached Resolution and amend its Airport Rules and Regulations to allow hot fueling when otherwise allowed by law and pursuant to a Standard of Procedures approved by the Airport Authority. Prepared by: Commissioner Tom Henning, District 3 Attachment: The Collier County Airport Authority Rules and Regulations Packet Page -691- 6/11/2013 14.A.1. COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 14.14.A.14.A.1. Item Summary: Recommendation that the Collier County Airport Authority adopt the attached Resolution and amend Section 4 (Fire and Safety) of the Airport Rules and Regulations. (Commissioner Henning) Meeting Date: 6/11/2013 Prepared By Name: SmithCamden Title: Executive Aide to the BCC 6/3/2013 3:50:20 PM Submitted by Title: Executive Aide to the BCC Name: SmithCamden 6/3/2013 3:50:23 PM Approved By Name: KlatzkowJeff Title: County Attorney Date: 6/4/2013 9:30:04 AM Name: KlatzkowJeff Title: County Attorney Date: 6/4/2013 10:19:16 AM Name: GreenwaldRandy Title: Management/Budget Analyst,Office of Management & B Date: 6/4/2013 10:44:43 AM Name: OchsLeo Title: County Manager Date: 6/4/2013 11:05:27 AM Packet Page -692- 6/11/2013 14.A.1. RESOLUTION NO. 2013 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE COLLIER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY, AMENDING THE AIRPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR EVERGLADES AIRPARK, THE IMMOKALEE REGIONAL AIRPORT, AND THE MARCO ISLAND EXECUTIVE AIRPORT. WHEREAS, Collier County Ordinance No. 2004 -03, as amended, the Collier County Airport Authority Ordinance, adopted rules and regulations relating to the operation of three airports: The Immokalee Regional Airport, the Marco Island Executive Airport, and the Everglades City Airpark; and WHEREAS, Section Fourteen of Ordinance No. 2004 -03, as amended, sets forth the manner by which the adopted Rules and Regulations may be amended; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, acting in its capacity as the Collier County Airport Authority desires to amend Section 4 of these Rules and Regulations to allow hot fueling when otherwise allowed by law and pursuant to a Standard of Procedures approved by the Airport Authority. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE COLLIER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY, that: Section 4 of the Airport Rules and Regulations for Everglades Airpark, The Immokalee Regional Airport, and The Marco Island Executive Airport is hereby amended as follows: SECTION 4. FIRE AND SAFETY 4.01 GENERAL: a. All persons using the Airport or any facilities at the Airport shall exercise the utmost care to guard against fire and injury to persons and /or property. b. All fueling operations, devices, or handliny- shall be in accordance with Federal, State and Coup regulations and safety standards as well as any lease or fuel license, agreement or rules of the Collier Coup Airport Authority. All applicable codes, standards and recommended practices of the Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances now in existence or hereafter promulgated and not in conflict herewith, or not in conflict with any SOP of the Authority or with Federal Aviation Regulations, are hereby adopted by reference as part of the Rules and Regulations of this Airport. Words Underlined are added; Words Stmek Thfough are deleted. Packet Page -693- 6/11/2013 14.A.1. 4.02. FUELING OPERATIONS: a. AIRCRAFT ENGINES 1. No aircraft shall be fueled or de- fueled while one or more of its engines are running or the aircraft is then being warmed by external heat without the prior approval of the Airport Authority. All requests for approval must be accompanied with a proposed standard operating procedure (SOP) as well as proof of adequate insurance. 2. No person shall start the engine of an aircraft if there is any gasoline or other volatile fluid on the ground or otherwise within the vicinity of the aircraft and starting the engine could ignite such fuel. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to Ordinance No. 2004 -03, as amended, and Section 332.08(2), Florida Statutes, a copy of this Resolution shall be promulgated by posting at the courthouse and at every such airport for 4 consecutive weeks or by publication once a week in a newspaper published in the County for the same period. THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion, second and majority vote on this the day of 52013. ATTEST: DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk , Deputy Clerk Approved as to form and legality: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow County Attorney BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE COLLIER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY GEORGIA A. HILLER, ESQ. CHAIRWOMAN Words Underlined are added; Words Stme k T i feubh are deleted. Packet Page -694- htty: / /www.faa.Lyov /other visit/aviation industrv/airline operators /airline safetv /safo A SAFO contains important safety information and may include recommended action. SAFO content should be especially valuable to air carriers in meeting their statutory duty to provide service with the highest possible degree of safety in the public interest. Besides the specific action recommended in a SAFO, an alternative action may be as effective in addressing the safety issue named in the SAFO. Subject: 14 CFR, parts 91, 133, and 137 and hot fueling /loading Purpose: This SAFO highlights current guidance and best - practices for Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) parts 91, 133, and 137 operators that conduct fueling or- chemical loading with the enginesrunning (hot fueling /loading). Background: On May 30, 2009, a Bell 47G -2 helicopter operating under part 137 was being refueled with the engine running (hot fueling) when the ground crew spilled fuel onto the engine while trying to untangle a kink in the hose. The helicopter quickly caught fire and the pilot sustained serious injuries as a result. Additionally, on September 9, 2008, a Bell 206 -B helicopter, operating under part 137, sustained substantial damage while conducting hot fueling and chemical loading simultaneously. After fueling was complete, but with the chemical hose still attached, the ground crew mistakenly gave an "all clear" hand signal to the pilot. As the pilot ascended, the chemical hose caused the helicopter to pitch nose down and roll to the right, contacting the ground. Recommended Action: Hot fueling/loading can be extremely hazardous and is not recommended except when absolutely necessary due to the nature of the operation. Operators who conduct hot fueling /loading should develop standard operating procedures (SOP) for flight and ground crew personnel. The operator's procedures should address the following guidelines: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recommends that hot fueling be conducted only by aircraft utilizing JET A or JET A -1 fuel types. If strict operating procedures are not followed, hot fueling of aircraft utilizing AvGas can be extremely hazardous due to its low flash point. Aircraft being fueled while an engine is operating should have all potential ignition sources located above the fuel inlet port(s) and above fuel vent or tank openings. Sources of ignition include, but are not limited to: engines, exhausts, auxiliary power units (APU), and combustion -type cabin heater exhausts. In accordance with 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) section 91.9, hot fueling is not permitted if the Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual contains an associated operating limitation. • An appropriately certificated and rated pilot should be at the flight controls during the entire hot fueling/loading process with controls appropriately adjusted to prevent aircraft movement. The pilot should unbuckle all restraints, and be prepared to immediately shut -down the engine and egress the Distributed by: AFS -200 OPR: AFS -800 Packet Page -695- 6/11/2013 14.A.1. IV �z. 4� SAFO a o /STVL � Safety Alert for Operators U.S. Department SAFO 10020 of Transportation DATE: 11/23/10 Federal Aviation Administration Flight Standards Service Washington, DC htty: / /www.faa.Lyov /other visit/aviation industrv/airline operators /airline safetv /safo A SAFO contains important safety information and may include recommended action. SAFO content should be especially valuable to air carriers in meeting their statutory duty to provide service with the highest possible degree of safety in the public interest. Besides the specific action recommended in a SAFO, an alternative action may be as effective in addressing the safety issue named in the SAFO. Subject: 14 CFR, parts 91, 133, and 137 and hot fueling /loading Purpose: This SAFO highlights current guidance and best - practices for Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) parts 91, 133, and 137 operators that conduct fueling or- chemical loading with the enginesrunning (hot fueling /loading). Background: On May 30, 2009, a Bell 47G -2 helicopter operating under part 137 was being refueled with the engine running (hot fueling) when the ground crew spilled fuel onto the engine while trying to untangle a kink in the hose. The helicopter quickly caught fire and the pilot sustained serious injuries as a result. Additionally, on September 9, 2008, a Bell 206 -B helicopter, operating under part 137, sustained substantial damage while conducting hot fueling and chemical loading simultaneously. After fueling was complete, but with the chemical hose still attached, the ground crew mistakenly gave an "all clear" hand signal to the pilot. As the pilot ascended, the chemical hose caused the helicopter to pitch nose down and roll to the right, contacting the ground. Recommended Action: Hot fueling/loading can be extremely hazardous and is not recommended except when absolutely necessary due to the nature of the operation. Operators who conduct hot fueling /loading should develop standard operating procedures (SOP) for flight and ground crew personnel. The operator's procedures should address the following guidelines: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recommends that hot fueling be conducted only by aircraft utilizing JET A or JET A -1 fuel types. If strict operating procedures are not followed, hot fueling of aircraft utilizing AvGas can be extremely hazardous due to its low flash point. Aircraft being fueled while an engine is operating should have all potential ignition sources located above the fuel inlet port(s) and above fuel vent or tank openings. Sources of ignition include, but are not limited to: engines, exhausts, auxiliary power units (APU), and combustion -type cabin heater exhausts. In accordance with 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) section 91.9, hot fueling is not permitted if the Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual contains an associated operating limitation. • An appropriately certificated and rated pilot should be at the flight controls during the entire hot fueling/loading process with controls appropriately adjusted to prevent aircraft movement. The pilot should unbuckle all restraints, and be prepared to immediately shut -down the engine and egress the Distributed by: AFS -200 OPR: AFS -800 Packet Page -695- 6/11/2013 14.A.1. aircraft, if necessary. The pilot should not conduct any extraneous duties during hot fueling /loading. Other personnel should not be on -board the aircraft during hot fueling/loading. • Only designated personnel, with proper training in hot fueling/loading operations, should operate fueling or chemical loading equipment. The operator's written procedures should include'. precautions for safe handling of the fuel or chemical, emergency shutoff procedures, fire extinguisher use, hand signal use, and precautions regarding moving propeller and rotor blades. • At least two ground personnel should be present during hot fueling/loading. One person conducts the fueling/loading, while the other stands by prepared to activate the fuel/chemical emergency shutoff and handle fire extinguishers if necessary. The aircraft should remain well clear of the fuel source, and at no time should the aircraft wing or helicopter blades extend over the fueling source • Before fueling, the aircraft must be bonded to the fuel source to equalize static.electricity between the fuel source and the aircraft. Grounding of the aircraft and /or fuel truck is no longer recommended because it does not prevent sparks at the fuel source, and the grounding cable may not be sufficient to discharge the electrical current. • All doors, windows, and access points allowing entry to the interior of the aircraft that are adjacent to, or in the immediate vicinity of, the fuel inlet ports should be closed and should remain closed during fueling operations. • Fuel should be dispensed into an open port only ,;from approved deadman -type nozzles, with a flow rate not to exceed 10 gallons per minute (38 liters per minute). Close port pressure fueling ports are preferable because the potential for spillage is reduced. • A fire extinguisher of appropriate type and size for the fueling operation must be within easy reach of ground personnel at all times during hot fueling operations. Operators who conduct hot fueling should also equip the aircraft with a fire extinguisher in the cockpit, if possible. • When fueling/loading is complete, the pilot must ensure that the seatbelt and shoulder harness are properly re- secured as necessary prior to any aircraft movement. • Operators should include this SAFO in initial and recurrent training programs for pilots and ground personnel. References: • Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) — Helicopter Rapid Refueling, • AC 00 -34A, Aircraft Ground Handling and Servicing, • National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) 407, Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing, • Include review of this SAFO in initial and recurrent training, and flight reviews. Contact: Questions or comments concerning this SAFO can be directed to the General Aviation and Commercial Division, AFS -800, via phone at 202 - 267 -8212. Distributed by: AFS -200 Packet Page -696- OPR: AFS -800 From: Robert L. Cox [rcox @nationair.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 2:08 PM To: WalkerJeff Cc: SmithCamden; BManglaris @nationair.com; tkaiser @nationair.com Subject: Collier County Board of Commissioners - Immokalee Airport 6/11/2013 14.A.1. tenant hot refuleing Jeff, Our Global Aerospace underwriter has reviewed the documents relating to Fletcher Flying Service. His response is as follows: "I have done the underwriting on my end and am ok with the risk but am guarded should there be a large loss. I would still let the airport manager know that $1 million in liability coverage may not go a long way and if we get sucked in on a big enough loss it would affect the account loss history through no fault of their own." Jeff - it becomes the airport's authority decision to allow Fletcher Flying Service to perform the hot refueling. The underwriter acknowledges Fletcher Flying Service provided the requested description of their hot refueling process as well as a current Certificate of Insurance naming the airport authority as Additional Insured with a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of Collier County Board of Commissioners. Please let us know if you decide to allow the tenant to perform hot refueling at Immokalee Airport so that we may confirm back to Global. Thank you for bringing this to our attention and we appreciate your patience during underwriting review and approval. Regards, Bob Robert Cox Sales Executive Orlando, FL N A T I 0 N A I R Aviation Insurance Agency Cell: 407 - 492 -1078 Packet Page -697- 6/11/2013 14.A.1. USA/G Certificate of Insurance This is to certify to: Collier County Board of Commissioners whose address is: 3299 Tamiami Trail, Suite 303 Naples, Florida 34112 -5746 that: Fletcher Flying Service, Inc. whose address is: P. O. Box 1272 Le Belle, Florida 33935 is at this date insured with the Several Participating Companies of the United States Aircraft Insurance Group, for the Limits of Coverage stated below, at me toilowing locations: the United States of Amenca. De=lvtive Schedule of Coverages Limits of Coverage Kind of Insurance Policy Number Policy Term Each Person Each Occurrence Aggregate AIRCRAFT LIABILM 4WAU-bW5 sober 1, ZU12 -'- Combined Liability Coverage for October 1. 2013 bodily injury (except to passengers) and property damage $ 1,000,000 AE, PLICA R'S COVERAGE includes Comprehensrre overage Including Adjacent Fields and Crops being Treated AIRCRAFT LIABILITY 400AC 53475 October 1, 2012 - Combined Liability Coverage for October 1, 2013 bodily injury (except to passengers) and property damage $ 300,000 $ 300,000 AIRCRAFT PHYSICAL _ 400AC -53475 October 1, 2012 - DAMAGE - ALL RISKS October 1, 2013 Not In-Motion Deductible 2004 Air Tractor AT802A, N419FF $ 250 2009 Air Tractor AT802A. N801 FF $ 250 1988 Air Tractor AT502, N7319V $ 250 1n- Motion Deductible S 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 Amount of insurance S 850,000 S 1,100,000 S 350,000 AERIAL APPLICATOR'S PREMISES LIABILITY COVERAGE 400AC -53475 October 1, 2012 - Combined Liability Coverage for October 1, 2013 bodily injury and property damage $ 1,000,000 $ 1.000,000 The policy has been endorsed to cover the use of the aircraft for Aerial Application of Chemiaft, and provides Comprehensive Chemical Coverage ( "CC") subject to the conditions and exclusions of the policy. The -Who's covered" section of your policy, under "Your Liability Coverage; shall include Collier County Board of Commissioners but only for claims of bodily injury, mental anguish or property damage and specifically excluding claims for personal injury while the Insured aircraft is being operated by the "Policyholder." This certificate or verification of insurance is not an insurance policy and does not amend, extend or after the coverage afforded by the policies listed herein. Notwithstanding any requirement, term or condition of any contract or other document, with respect to which this certificate or verification of insurance may be issued or may pertain, the insurance afforded by the policies described herein is subject to all terms, exclusions and conditions of such policies. The Aviation Afanegers of the USAIG (United States Aircraft Insurance Group) agree that in the event of cancellation of the policy(ies), they will endeavor to give the party to whom this certificate is issued 30 days advance notice of such cancellation, but the Aviation Managers shall not be liable in any way for failure to give such notice. UNITED STATES AVIATION UNDERWRITERS, INC., Aviation Marragery Address: 3575 Piedmont Road, NE, Building 15, Suite 12D0, Atlanta, Georgia 30305 By :3 J 4 David L. McKay, P Packet Page -698- F-1 08d-Cart 5 (Rev. 10106) 6mn013 ia,nn. FLETCHER FLYING HOT FUELING PROCEDURES Fletcher Flying Service Adopted 1996. Updated 2013 1000 G Road Labelle, FL 33935 Purpose: This directive provides specific procedures for Fletcher Flying Service's hot fueling procedures, staff training for such procedures and specifications for aircraft authorized for such practices. Hot Fueling Procedures: Fletcher Flying Service follows the FAA guidelines issued for hot fueling and reads the updated directives and circular and amended FAA regulations to ensure the company is meeting the highest quality of care in its hot fueling procedures. Hot fueling procedures use the addendum (attached) to this policy specifically mandating the following: (1) pilot must remain in aircraft before, during and after hot fueling and at any time aircraft is actively engaged; (2) a trained Fletcher Flying Service staff member must conduct the hot fueling to the fuel line extension in the approved aircraft; (3) a second staff member must man all firefighting equipment ready to engage in case of any accident; and (4) Fletcher Flying must follow not only FAA guidelines but also those of the airport where the aircraft is located. Aircraft Specifications for Hot Fueling: The purpose built 600 gallon fuel tank has a 100 foot approved fuel hose equipped with a dry break connector. The Air Tractor plan is also equipped with a dry break connection located on the left rear side of the plane. The airplane fuel vents are located at the outboard edge of each wing. The portable refueling tank is always located behind and to the side of the plan so as to remove any possibility of contact as plane taxies into loading area and so that all involved in the refueling process hve an unobstructed view of each other. In addition, our airplanes and refueling equipment are Federally inspect on a yearly basis by a representative of the office of Aircraft Services and we are issued a card reflecting satisfactory inspection. Staff Training: Fletcher Flying Service will conduct updated hot fueling training and a review of all procedures quarterly and will have each staff member sign off on his /her updated hot fueling training. Fletcher Flying will keep a copy of the training schedule and one year of training sign -offs by current staff. Staff will be trained by reviewing the setup of the aircraft and the specifications of the operation and will conduct a hot fueling during training upon completion of review of the process. Each staff member participating in hot fueling must also be trained with all fire equipment to ensure safety is a primary focus. Quarterly training is 30 minutes for existing staff and staff attends a one -hour FAA training annually. For new staff members, Steve Fletcher, owner of Fletcher Flying, reviews FAA guidelines, fire regulations and hot fueling procedures in a one hour new -hire training course and management monitors new staff for 90 days to rectify any violations or issues in hot refueling procedures. Summary: Safety is Fletcher Flying Service's top concern and FAA guidelines as well as the fueling location's (airport) guidelines must be strictly adhered to in order to maintain good working relationships with the agency and airports as well as to maintain current and valuable safety standards. In the addendum to this policy, the FAA guidelines for hot fueling are attached and are accepted as part of Fletcher Flying Service's adopted hot fueling standards and procedures. Distributed by: AFS -200 Packet Page -699- OPR: AFS -800 6/11/2013 14.A.1. Q�,;,L Av/1r ,y =� SAFO v� 02 "krsTI%PC Safety Alert for Operators U.S. Department SAFO 10020 of Transportation DATE: 11/23/10 Federal Aviation Administration Flight Standards Service Washington, DC Itn: / /www.faa.2ov /other visit/aviation industry /airline onerators /airline safetv /safo A SAFO contains important safety information and may include recommended action. SAFO content should be especially valuable to air carriers in meeting their statutory duty to provide service with the highest possible degree of safety in the public interest. Besides the specific action recommended in a SAFO, an alternative action may be as effective in addressing the safety issue named in the SAFO. Subject: 14 CFR, parts 91, 133, and 137 and hot fueling/loading Purpose: This SAFO highlights current guidance and best- practices for Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) parts 91, 133, and 137 operators that conduct fueling or chemical loading with the engines running (hot fueling/loading). Background: On May 30, 2009, a Bell 47G -2 helicopter operating under part 137 was being refueled with the engine running (hot fueling) when the ground crew spilled fuel onto the engine while trying to untangle a kink in the hose. The helicopter quickly caught fire and the pilot sustained serious injuries as a result. Additionally, on September 9, 2008, a Bell 206 -B helicopter, operating under part 137, sustained substantial damage while conducting hot fueling and chemical loading simultaneously. After fueling was complete, but with the chemical hose still attached, the ground crew mistakenly gave an "all clear" hand signal to the pilot. As the pilot ascended, the chemical hose caused the helicopter to pitch nose down and roll to the right, contacting the ground. Recommended Action: Hot fueling/loading can be extremely hazardous and is not recommended except when absolutely necessary due to the nature of the operation. Operators who conduct hot fueling/loading should develop standard operating procedures (SOP) for flight and ground crew personnel. The operator's procedures should address the following guidelines: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recommends that hot fueling be conducted only by aircraft utilizing JET A or JET A -I fuel types. If strict operating procedures are not followed, hot fueling of aircraft utilizing AvGas can be extremely hazardous due to its low flash point. Aircraft being fueled while an engine is operating should have all potential ignition sources located above the fuel inlet port(s) and above fuel vent or tank openings. Sources of ignition include, but are not limited to: engines, exhausts, auxiliary power units (APU), and combustion -type cabin; heater exhausts. In accordance with 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) section 91.9, hot fueling is not permitted if the Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual contains an associated operating limitation. • An appropriately certificated and rated pilot should be at the flight controls during the entire hot fueling/loading process with controls appropriately adjusted to prevent aircraft movement. The pilot should unbuckle all restraints, and be prepared to immediately shut -down the engine and egress the aircraft_ if necessar; . The pilot should not conduct anv extraneous duties d wring hot fuel ing /loading Distributed by: AFS -200 OPR: AFS -800 Packet Page -700- 6/11/2013 14.A.1. Other personnel should not be on -board the aircraft during hot fueling/loading. • Only designated personnel, with proper training in hot fueling/loading operations, should operate fueling or chemical loading equipment. The operator's written procedures should include: precautions for safe handling of the fuel or chemical, emergency shutoff procedures, fire extinguisher use, hand signal use, and precautions regarding moving propeller and rotor blades. • At least two ground personnel should be present during hot fueling/loading. One person conducts the fueling/loading, while the other stands by prepared to activate the fuel /chemical emergency shutoff and handle fire extinguishers if necessary. The aircraft should remain well clear of the fuel source, and at no time should the aircraft wing or helicopter blades extend over the fueling source • Before fueling, the aircraft must be bonded to the fuel source to equalize static electricity between the fuel source and the aircraft. Grounding of the aircraft and /or fuel truck is no longer recommended because it does not prevent sparks at the fuel source, and the grounding cable may not be sufficient to discharge the electrical current. • All doors, windows, and access points allowing entry to the interior of the aircraft that are adjacent to, or in the immediate vicinity of, the fuel inlet ports should be closed and should remain closed during fueling operations. • Fuel should be dispensed into an open port only from approved deadman -type nozzles, with a flow rate not to exceed '10 gallons per minute (38 'liters per minute). Close port pressure fueling ports are preferable because the potential for spillage is reduced. • A fire extinguisher of an appropriate type and size for the fueling operation must be within easy reach of ground personnel at all times during hot fueling operations. Operators who conduct hot fueling should also equip the aircraft with a fire extinguisher in the cockpit, if possible. • When fueling/loading is complete, the pilot must ensure that the seatbelt and shoulder harness are properly re-secured as necessary prior to any aircraft movement. • Operators should include this SAFO in initial and recurrent training programs for pilots and ground personnel. References: • Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) — Helicopter Rapid Refueling, • AC 00 -34A, Aircraft Ground Handling and Servicing, • National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) 407, Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing, • Include review of this SAFO in initial and recurrent training, and flight reviews. Contact: Questions or comments concerning this SAFO can be directed to the General Aviation and Commercial Division, AFS -800, via phone at 202 - 267 -8212. Distributed by: AFS -200 Packet Page -701- OPR: AFS -800