We have recently been told that some fuellers are refusing to refuel an A/C with flaps/slats out.
Our company has now said to taxy in at Conf 0. Then, after fuelling, if the temperature is above 30, we can then run to Conf 1 using the electric pump(s). Of course that means one of us outside to check all is clear, and yet more for us to do on a busy turnaround.
Since the sensor is not triggered until 124 degrees, I can't see how an air temperature above 30 is going to get anywhere near this. I wonder if the actual cause might be strong sunlight coupled with above 30 degree air temperature which could conceivably get the slat surface metal temperature up to 124?
I have never had the situation in 320/321 or 330. Has anybody, and if so, was it in strong sunlight or at night time?
Last edited by Uplinker; 6th August 2015 at 10:49.