TM 1-1510-225-10
2-124
servicing
instructions
provide
procedures
and
precautions necessary to service the aircraft. Figure
2-43 shows servicing location points.
1. Drain water from fuel tanks, filter cases,
and pumps prior to first flight of the day.
Preheat, when required, to ensure free
fuel drainage.
2. Avoid dragging the fueling hose where it
can damage the soft, flexible surface of
the deice boots.
3. Observe NO SMOKING precautions.
4. Prior to transferring fuel, ensure that the
hose is grounded to the aircraft.
5. Wash off spilled fuel immediately.
6. Handle
the
fuel
hose
and
nozzle
cautiously to avoid damaging the wing
skin.
7. Do not conduct fueling operations within
100 feet
of
energized
airborne
radar
equipment or within 300 feet of energized
ground radar equipment installations.
8. Wear
only
non-sparking
shoes
near
aircraft or fueling equipment, as shoes
with nailed soles or metal heel plates can
be a source of sparks.
Table 2-15. Approved Military Fuels, Oil, Fluids, and Unit Capacities
SYSTEM
SPECIFICATION
CAPACITY
Fuel
MIL-T-83133(JP -8)
544 U.S. Gal Usable
Engine Oil
MIL-L-23699
14 U.S. Quarts per engine
Hydraulic Brake System
MIL-H-5606
1 U.S. Pint
Hydraulic Landing Gear Reservoir
MIL-H-5606
8 U.S. Quarts
Oxygen System
MIL-O-27210
77 Cubic Feet
Toilet Chemical
Monogram DG-19
3 Ounces
Table 2-16. Approved Fuels
SOURCE
PRIMARY OR
STANDARD FUEL
ALTERNATE FUEL
US MILITARY FUEL
NATO Code No.
JP-8 (MIL-T-83133)
NATO F-34
JP-5 (MIL-T-5624)
NATO F-44
(High Flash Type)
JP-4 (MIL-T-5624
NATO F-40
(Wide Cut Type)
COMMERCIAL FUEL
JET A-1
JET A
JET B
(ASTM -D-1655)
American Oil Co.
American Jet Fuel Type
A-1
American Jet Fuel Type A
Atlantic Refining Co.
Arcojet A-1
Arcojet A
Arcojet B
B.P. Trading Co.
BP A.T.K.
BP A.T.G.
Caltex Petroleum Corp.
Caltex Jet A-1
Caltex Jet-B
Cities Service Co.
Turbine Type A
Continental Oil Co.
Conoco Jet-60
Conoco Jet-50
Conoco Jet JP-4
EXXON Co. USA
EXXON Turbo Fuel 1-A
EXXON Turbo Fuel A
EXXON Turbo Fuel 4
Gulf Oil
Gulf Jet A-1
Gulf Jet A
Gulf Jet B
Mobil Oil
Mobil Jet A-1
Mobil Jet A
Mobil Jet B
Phillips Petroleum
Philjet A-50
Philjet JP-4
Pure Oil Co.
Purejet Turbine Fuel Type
A-1
Purejet Turbine Fuel Type A
