Pennsylvania Code
Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION
Part I - Department of Transportation
Subpart B - Nonvehicle Code Provisions
Article IV - Air Transportation
Chapter 476 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CONDUCTING FIXED BASE OPERATIONS AT COMMONWEALTH-OWNED AIRPORTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND CRITERIA
Section 476.14 - Aircraft fueling and oil dispensing services

Universal Citation: 67 PA Code § 476.14

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

The minimum requirements for aircraft fueling and oil dispensing services are as follows:

(1) Compliance with applicable regulations. Fuel storage and handling, including the storage and handling of hazardous materials, shall be in compliance with applicable Federal, State and local regulations.

(2) Fuel products. The FBO shall provide into-plane retail delivery of an industry standard or recognized brand of aviation fuel product required in the operation of all types of aircraft normally frequenting the airport facility. Pumps for dispensing the fuel shall be provided at a location accessible to airport customers. The FBO shall make mobile fuelers available and accessible at all times to ensure that the same grades of fuel are dispensed at any point at the airport facility as may be required to accommodate the needs of other lessees or the general public.

(3) Fueling facilities-storage area. The requirements for storage area fueling facilities are as follows:

(i) The area shall be clearly defined and located away from the aircraft parking area.

(ii) Tank filler caps shall be kept locked to avoid the possibility of contamination or sabotage.

(iii) Fillers and pumps shall be color coded and placarded as to octane or fuel grade, or both.

(iv) Electrical grounding/bonding shall be provided for refueling operations.

(v) Fuel hoses and nozzles shall be stored in a clean, sheltered area or protected in some manner from the elements and contaminants.

(vi) Fuel shall be filtered. A regular inspection of the filters shall be conducted in accordance with the most current FAA Advisory Circular entitled, "Aircraft Fuel Storage, Handling and Dispensing on Airports" or NFPA Part 407, "Aircraft Fuel Service," or both. Written records of filter inspections shall be kept on file with the FBO for 1 year and shall be available for review by the Department upon request.

(vii) Fuel tanks shall be checked daily, or prior to the first refueling of the day, for water and contamination. A written record of these inspections shall be kept on file with the FBO for 1 year and shall be available for review by the Department upon request.

(4) Fueling facilities-mobile fuelers. The minimum requirements for mobile fueler fueling facilities are as follows:

(i) A truck shall be provided with sufficient capacity to refuel the largest general aviation aircraft likely to be serviced for AVGAS and jet fuel.

(ii) The truck shall be clearly marked and labeled to indicate types and grades of fuel dispensed.

(iii) The truck shall be equipped with adequate and appropriate filling devices, meters and grounding/bonding cables.

(iv) A regular inspection of the filters shall be conducted in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular entitled, "Aircraft Fuel Storage, Handling, and Dispensing on Airports" or NFPA 407 "Aircraft Fuel Servicing," or both. Written records of filter inspections shall be kept on file with the FBO for 1 year and shall be available for review by the Department upon request.

(v) Contamination separation devices shall be checked daily, or prior to the first fueling of the day, for water and contamination. Written records of these inspections shall be kept on file with the FBO for 1 year and shall be available for review by the Department upon request.

(5) Fueling procedures. Fueling procedures shall conform to recommendations and standards in the most current FAA Advisory Circular entitled, "Aircraft Ground Handling and Servicing."

(6) Aircraft service equipment. Energizers, standard starting equipment (A. C. and D. C.), oxygen, appropriate fire extinguishers, fueling equipment and deicing equipment shall be provided.

(7) Personnel. Ramp service personnel trained and qualified in accordance with applicable FAA regulations shall be available during hours of fuel dispensing.

(8) Hours of operation. Fueling and oil dispensing services shall be available as follows:

(i) Harrisburg International Airport. Fueling and oil dispensing shall be available from 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week.

(ii) Capital City Airport. Fueling and oil dispensing shall be available from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., 7 days a week.

This section cited in 67 Pa. Code § 476.13 (relating to mandatory services); and 67 Pa. Code § 476.22 (relating to negotiated services).

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