FUELLING VEHICLE HOSE TYPES

FUELLING VEHICLE HOSE TYPES

The recommended types of the refueller hoses are as below:

1. For trailer/suction use type E or F. (SEE NOTE 1)
2. For fuelling vehicle intermediate applications, such as supply to an elevating platform, use type C, E or F. Where kinking is a problem type E or F with helix reinforcement should be considered. For enhanced defuelling capability use type F.
3. For hydrant servicer inlet use type C or F.
4. For fuel delivery use type C.
5. For frequent high speed suction defuelling use type F if type C is unsatisfactory.
6. For bridging vehicle discharge and refueller loading use type C, E or F. (SEE NOTE 1)
7. For hydrant pit valve flushing use type F if type C is unsatisfactory, and for low point drain and high point vent use type C.

Type B (conductive) and E (conductive) should not be used for into-plane deliver yor hydrant servicer inlet hoses unless there is a statutory requirement to use them. Connections to aircraft and hydrant systems should only be made with anti-static hose types C or F.

 

NOTE 1: The hoses shall be suitable for use with aviation fuel. It is essential to ensure that the hose will not affect the product and the product will not affect the hose. Internal line should be made of aluminium or stainless steel. Galvanised internal line shall not be used. Hoses used fort his type of service should be designed for a working pressure of at least 150 psi.