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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Defuel aircraft
   • Vehicle is grounded and bonding lead is connected to aircraft
   • Defuelling safety precautions are implemented prior to commencement of operations
   • Defuelling operations are commenced either using auxiliary power unit (APU) or ground power unit (GPU)
   • Quantity defuelled on completion is verified in accordance with workplace procedures
2. Conduct pre-operational checks on defueller vehicle and auxiliary equipment
   • Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management implemented
4. Reason for defuelling and quantity of fuel to be defueled is confirmed
5. Type of aircraft and requirement for overwing or underwing operation is confirmed
6. Pre-operational checks on vehicle and auxiliary equipment are made
7. Ullage in defuelling vehicle or auxillary equipment is checked
8. Position defueller vehicle
   • Defuelling vehicle is moved airside or landside to aircraft
9. Aircraft is approached following confirmation has been provided that is safe to approach the aircraft in accordance with the aircraft operator's manual suite and workplace procedures
10. Vehicle is positioned either underwing or standoff, depending on aircraft type
11. Appropriate precautions are taken to avoid risk of collision with aircraft control surfaces, aircraft engines and other vehicles
12. Defueller vehicle is parked in a position that provides easiest route for evacuation in an emergency
13. Conduct quality checks on product
    • Required documentation is obtained from airline engineer/representative
14. Sample of product on board aircraft is obtained and visual quality checks are made in accordance with workplace procedures
15. Defuelling operations are initiated in response to satisfactory fuel quality checks
16. Defuelling operations are initiated into contingency storage areas for further processing in response to unsatisfactory fuel quality checks
    • Vehicle is grounded and bonding lead is connected to aircraft
17. Defuelling safety precautions are implemented prior to commencement of operations
18. Defuelling operations are commenced either using auxiliary power unit (APU) or ground power unit (GPU)
19. Quantity defuelled on completion is verified in accordance with workplace procedures
20. Complete post-defuelling operations
    • Hoses are disconnected, retracted and stowed
21. Fuel confirmed as acceptable for return to storage is discharged into designated segregated storage tank or retained in fueller for ongoing supply operations
22. Fuel identified as contaminated is disposed of in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
23. Fueller used to transfer contaminated fuel is de-contaminated
24. Complete documentation
    • Hard copy documentation and paperwork is completed as required and airline representative’s signature is obtained
25. Electronic fuel management systems are used to report, record and verify refuel operations

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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