TM 55-1520-240-23-1
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SINGLE POINT REFUELING
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INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
Refueling Vehicle With D1 Nozzle, Parked at Least 10
Feet From Helicopter Rotor Blades, and Grounded
Protective Clothing/Goggles
Aircraft Mechanic’s Tool Kit, NSN 5180-00-323-4692
Materials:
Cloth, Cleaning (E120)
Fuel JP-4, or JP-5 (E182), or JP-8 (E182.1) or Jet
A/A-1 (E182.2) (As Required)
Gloves (E184.1)
Personnel Required:
Petroleum Supply Specialist
CH-47 Helicopter Repairer
References:
TM 55-1520-240-T
Task 1-37
Equipment Condition:
Helicopter Parked on Level Ground at Least 50 Feet
From Hangar or Structure (Task 1-25)
Battery Connected (Task 1-39)
Electrical Power Off
Forward Right Landing Gear Access Panel Open
(Task 2-2)
Helicopter Grounded (Task 1-29)
Refueling Vehicle Grounded to Helicopter
General Safety Instructions:
WARNING
Proper electrical grounding is
essential to prevent damage to
equipment and injury to personnel.
All regulations and instructions
for handling fuels shall be strictly
observed.
Do not remove gravity filling cap from
any fuel tank after single point fueling.
Fuel spillage could result.
Fuel Jet A-1 shall not be added to
tanks containing JP-4 unless it can
be assured that Jet A-1 contains
conductivity additive in the correct
proportions; otherwise, vapor ignition
could result. No additive is needed
when mixing Jet A-1 with JP-5.
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