Question

1. Explain the Precautions while handling Aviation Lubricants and Fuel.  

2. What are the Quality checks you do on fuel before it is used on aircraft.

Answer 1

Precautions while handling Aviation Lubricants and Fuel

1 Synthetic lubricating oils, methanol and some hydraulic oils may be harmful or
even toxic if their vapours are inhaled

2  If they come into contact with the skin or eyes, they can cause injury or blindness

3.Particular note should be taken of any warnings of dangers to health that may be contained in the relevant
maintenance manuals and the recommended procedures for the handling of these liquids should always be observed.

4 Oils and fuels also have an adverse effect on paintwork, adhesives and sealants and, thus, may inhibit corrosion-prevention schemes. Care should, therefore, be taken not to spill any of these liquids but, if a spillage should occur, it must be cleaned up immediately

Quality checks on fuel before it is used on aircraft

1 White Bucket Test

2 Clear and Bright Test

3 Free Water Detection

4 Solid Particulate Contamination Detection

5 Microbiological Contamination

6 Electrical Conductivity

7 Density