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Forum: Private Flying
4th Jan 2024, 16:35
Replies: 82
Views: 20,368
Posted By chewing4gum

Thanks :)

Thanks :)
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jan 2024, 09:46
Replies: 82
Views: 20,368
Posted By chewing4gum

The regulations on refueling state: ...

The regulations on refueling state:

"Vehicles and containers used to refuel and defuel aircraft must be earthed and also conductively connected to the aircraft."

Apart from sparking during...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2024, 10:53
Replies: 82
Views: 20,368
Posted By chewing4gum

Under what conditions can a static charge occur...

Under what conditions can a static charge occur on the surface of an aircraft or refueling vehicle on the ground?

An electrostatic charge on the ground will probably not be standard, but several...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jan 2024, 14:41
Replies: 82
Views: 20,368
Posted By chewing4gum

Ok. That's news for me. I didn't know that.

Ok. That's news for me. I didn't know that.
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jan 2024, 12:19
Replies: 82
Views: 20,368
Posted By chewing4gum

It's not just about fire prevention when...

It's not just about fire prevention when refuelling.

But also about the electrostatic charging of an aircraft and the danger to electronics…
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jan 2024, 07:39
Replies: 82
Views: 20,368
Posted By chewing4gum

Happy New Year! Is it still possible for an...

Happy New Year!

Is it still possible for an aircraft to become statically charged during refueling?

When does this charge dissipate? On the Ground?
Forum: Private Flying
27th Dec 2023, 07:07
Replies: 82
Views: 20,368
Posted By chewing4gum

Many thanks! Additional question - about the...

Many thanks!

Additional question - about the PDF
Page 34 - Grounding:

The picture shows that the tank container and the tanker are in contact with the ground. Grounding!

Transferred to the...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Dec 2023, 14:09
Replies: 82
Views: 20,368
Posted By chewing4gum

The dangerous thing will "only" be that air-fuel...

The dangerous thing will "only" be that air-fuel mixtures can inflame if the corresponding mixtures are present.
This is the reason for this safety device with the connection of the cable. The...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Dec 2023, 15:54
Replies: 82
Views: 20,368
Posted By chewing4gum

But why do you still see such earthing straps on...

But why do you still see such earthing straps on the underside of tankers if they offer no protection against antistatic charge?
How do small aircraft that are refueled with canisters do this? I...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Dec 2023, 07:39
Replies: 82
Views: 20,368
Posted By chewing4gum

Earth Strip

However, it must also be said that the earth strip on the underside of the refuelling cars also provides double protection if other systems fail.

If I'm wrong, let me know.
Forum: Private Flying
13th Dec 2023, 10:12
Replies: 82
Views: 20,368
Posted By chewing4gum

Well explained. Thank you very much. At...

Well explained. Thank you very much.

At smaller airports, if refueling is done from canisters, or if the grounding / bonding cable is forgotten in a hurry, isn't that a major hazard?

Do I...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Dec 2023, 15:52
Replies: 82
Views: 20,368
Posted By chewing4gum

Hello! I am very interested in this topic...

Hello!

I am very interested in this topic and have other questions:

What happens for example, if the grounding point of the aircraft or refueling vehicle no longer has any electrical...
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