AIR1662A Minimization of Electrostatic Hazards in Aircraft Fuel Systems

Reaffirmed

08/09/2013

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This SAE Aerospace Information Report (AIR) provides background information, technical data and related technical references for minimization of electrostatic hazards in aircraft fuel systems.
Techniques used to minimize the electrostatic hazard include:
  1. a
    Reducing fueling rate into tank bays including use of multiple refueling inlet nozzles.
  2. b
    Reducing refuel plumbing flow velocities.
  3. c
    Introducing fuel into the tank at a low velocity near the bottom and directing it to impinge upon a grounded conducting surface.
  4. d
    Avoiding electrically isolated conductors in the fuel tank.
  5. e
    Using conductivity additives in the fuel.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/AIR1662A
Pages
24
Citation
SAE International Information Report, Minimization of Electrostatic Hazards in Aircraft Fuel Systems, SAE Standard AIR1662A, Reaffirmed August 2013, Revised September 1998, Issued October 1984, https://doi.org/10.4271/AIR1662A.
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Published
Aug 9, 2013
Product Code
AIR1662A
Content Type
Information Report
Status
Reaffirmed
Language
English

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