Fuel; Fuel System Servicing Precautions - MD Helicopters MD Explorer Servicing And Maintenance

CSP−900RMM−2
1. MAIN FUEL CELL GROUND PORT
2. MAIN FUEL CELL GRAVITY FILL PORT
3. SUPPLEMENTARY FUEL CELL GRAVITY FILL PORT
4. SUPPLEMENTARY FUEL CELL GROUND PORT

2. Fuel

A. Fuel System Servicing Precautions
Failure to follow fuel system
WARNING
servicing precautions can
result in injury to personnel and/or
damage to the rotorcraft.
(1). Only approved personnel can fuel the
rotorcraft.
(2). Clothing that makes static electricity
cannot be used by personnel.
(3). Open flames and smoking are not
permitted in the refueling area.
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Figure 204. Ground Ports for Fuel Servicing
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5. SUPPLEMENTARY FUEL CELL OPTIONAL GROUND
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6. GROUNDING STRAP
(4). At least one fully-charged 50 lb (23
2
kg) CO fire extinguisher must be
available near the work area.
(5). The fuel vehicle must be parked 20 feet
(6 meters) minimum from the
rotorcraft during the fuel operation.
(6). Ground the fuel vehicle if possible.
(7). Ground the rotorcraft before the start
of the fuel system servicing (ref.
Figure 204).
(8). All rotorcraft electrical power must be
OFF, unless you receive other instruc­
tions from MDHI.
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