Originally Posted by
Captain_Ha
I'm asking because my company wants to revise the company's manual in such a way the captain can officially control the Re-fuel panel when it's really needed in case of diverting to a new airport where there is the non-contracted fuel servicing (which usually does Fuel pipe connection only) and no maintenance personnel is onboard.
It’s a supplementary procedure, company doesn’t need to give approval. There is no captain statement in there, even the FO should be able to do it. Fuel hose connection is not in there.