FUELING

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Two basic procedures:

• Over wing
• Single Point

All aircraft have over wing fuelling points

If the single point system becomes

inoperative fuelling can be carried out using
the over wing points

Single Point fuelling is common on:

• All transport aircraft

• Medium business and commuter jets
• Some large helicopters
• Or any aircraft with high a volume
fuel tank system

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Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology PRESSURE
REFUELLING /
DEFUELLING

Modern aircraft in the

medium to large
categories are pressure
refuelled, typically through
a single point refuelling
point.

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MODERN JET AIRCRAFT
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SYSTEM

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 LEAK
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IDENTIFICATIO
N

The general rule for these leaks is that any leak in an enclosed area is considered a
fire hazard.