E-5-1 AIRPORT OPERATIONS MANUAL AIRFIELD OPERATIONS 31 MARCH 2016 1. Overview PART E SECTION 5 AVIATION FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM 1.1 The supply of aviation fuel at the (HKIA) is operated by the Aviation Fuel Supply Company (AFSC). Aviation fuel delivered to the AFSC facility in Tuen Mun ECO Aviation Fuel Services by Ocean Tanker will be transferred via Sha Chau through a twin submarine and underground pipelines to the tank farm at HKIA. 1.2 The Aviation Fuel Emergency Connection (AFEC) located at the West Quay on the landside of the CLK Island will be activated if the AFSC facility in both Tuen Mun - ECO and Sha Chau are disabled for receiving fuel or for discharging fuel to the Tank Farm. AFSC will activate the AFEC in conjunction with AA, Fire Services Department, and Marine Department. 1.3 Aviation fuel from the tank farm is distributed to the aircraft stands at the Passenger Apron, Cargo Apron and the Business Aviation Centre, except the Temporary Parking Area, via the underground aviation fuel hydrant system. Fuel supplied to the Maintenance and Long Term Parking Apron and Government Flying Service are delivered by bowsers. 2. Management and Operations of Aviation Fuel Supply System 2.1 The fuel supply operations by AFSC must observe the requirements stipulated in Article 82 of the Air Navigation (Hong Kong) Orders 1995 as attached in Appendix 2 of this Part. 2.2 AFSC is responsible for ensuring that the aviation fuel loaded into the facility shall meet the quality requirements specified in the Joint Fuelling System Check List. 2.3 AFSC shall ensure that only suppliers which have entered into the Suppliers Agreements and Long Term Fuel Sales Contracts with airlines are permitted to supply aviation fuel to the facility. 2.4 Only the into-plane refuelling franchisees of the Airport Authority (AA) which have entered into the Facility Access Agreements are permitted to withdraw aviation fuel from the facility. 2.5 AFSC shall maintain, as a minimum, an aviation fuel inventory equivalent to 8 days of the projected monthly throughput or such other level as AA may determine.
E-5-2 AIRPORT OPERATIONS MANUAL AIRFIELD OPERATIONS 31 MARCH 2016 2.6 AFSC shall keep the facility in a safe, efficient, sanitary and sightly condition at all times. 2.7 AFSC must observe the procedures and precautions as stipulated in the Aviation Fuel at Aerodromes, ICAO Doc 9977 Manual on Civil Aviation Jet Fuel Supply. 2.8 In the event of failure of the SCADA system, operation of the distribution of aviation fuel will be transferred from the Operations Control Room of the AFSC pump control stations for manual control of fuel pumps. 2.9 Failure of the SCADA will de-activate the automatic Emergency Shut Down (ESD) of the fuel supply. Radio communication among the AFSC operations Control Room, pump operations, apron patrols and the refuellers from the Into-plane operators must be maintained to enable quick response to emergencies requiring shut off of fuel supply. AFSC Control Room should ensure that AA-Airfield Department, AFSC and WFS are fully aware of the alerting arrangement should ESD is deactivated. 2.10 The AFSC shall report to AAHK immediately in the event of fuel supply interruption over 3 minutes. 3. Reception, Storage, Quality Control and Delivery of Aviation Fuel AFSC shall perform the following functions: 3.1 Monitor, receive and control the deliveries, storage and withdrawals of aviation fuel in accordance with the procedures set out in the Operating Agreement and the Franchisee Agreement signed between AA and AFSC. 3.2 Coordinate and schedule the delivery of aviation fuel by suppliers. 3.3 Inspect and control the quality of aviation fuel delivered to the facility, including rejecting (or transferring to temporary storage for disposal and removal) any aviation fuel which fails the quality requirements. 3.4 Protect the aviation fuel from contamination by any substances that may affect its quality and take all other reasonable steps to preserve its quality within the facility. 3.5 Maintain on a current basis complete and accurate records of the deliveries, storage and withdrawals. 3.6 Report the inventory level of aviation fuel to the Assistant General Manager, Airfield at specific regular intervals and upon request.
E-5-3 AIRPORT OPERATIONS MANUAL AIRFIELD OPERATIONS 30 April 2017 4. Fire Protection Measures 4.1 AFSC has developed a comprehensive set of fire protection measures and contingency plan in handling fire emergency and fuel spillage. 4.2 The contingency plan includes alerting procedures, evacuation route and procedures, fuel spillage handling procedures at tank farm, interfaces with the government departments, alerting list and a schedule for emergency drills. 5. Aircraft Refuelling Procedures Into-plane fuelling services are provided by three franchisees, viz, Aviation Fuel Supply Company, Worldwide Flight Services and CNAF Hong Kong Ltd. All aircraft parking stands on the Passenger Apron and Cargo Apron are equipped with underground fuel hydrants to facilitate refuelling for a full range of aircraft types. All into-plane refuelling operators shall observe the procedures and precautions stipulated in CAD 748 - Aircraft Fuelling and Fuel Installation Management. Plans 15A and 15B in Part L show the schematic of the fuelling system. 5.1 Precautions prior to refuelling of aircraft 5.1.1 Aircraft operator shall appoint a refuelling in-charge to supervise the refuelling procedures and handle any irregular situations. The refuelling in-charge shall identify himself to the into-plane refuelling operator. 5.1.2 Suitable fire extinguishers and an aviation fuel system emergency shutdown valve are available at readily accessible positions at the aircraft parking stands. 5.1.3 The refuelling crew should be conversant with the contingency procedures in alerting the Airport Fire Contingent (AFC) and IAC-ACC in the event of fuel spillage or fire. 5.1.4 The refuelling in-charge shall ensure that: (a) (b) (c) the aircraft wheels are adequately chocked before refuelling starts; a refuelling zone extending not less than 6 metres radially from the filling and venting points of the aircraft, and from the hydrant valve in use for the refuelling is established; a refuelling zone radiating from the tank vent of the bowser during defuelling; and
E-5-4 AIRPORT OPERATIONS MANUAL AIRFIELD OPERATIONS 31 December 2011 (d) the refuelling should not take place if hot brake occurs after landing, until the brakes have been cooled to reduce potential fire danger. 5.1.5 The aircraft, refuelling vehicle, hose coupling or nozzle, filters, tunnels or any other appliance through which fuel passes, shall be effectively bonded to each other before filler caps are removed, and not be disconnected until the filler caps have been replaced. 5.1.6 Refuelling vehicle and equipment should be positioned in such that reverse departure is not required and they can leave the stand immediately in the event of emergency. 5.1.7 Personnel engaged in refuelling shall not carry lighters or other means of ignition, and wear footwear with exposed iron or steel studs. 5.1.8 Ground power units must be positioned at least 6 metres from the aircraft fuel coupling and venting points, hydrant valves and other refuelling equipment. 5.1.9 All hand torches, inspection lamps and their cable connections used within the refuelling zone must be intrinsically safe. 5.1.10 The into-plane refuelling franchisees are required to display a red flag at the fuel hydrant point to alert other personnel in the vicinity that aircraft refuelling is taking place. 5.1.11 Mobile phone or TMR shall not be used in the vicinity of the refuelling truck during the refuelling operation. 5.2 Precautions during refuelling operations 5.2.1 Aircraft engines shall not be running during the refuelling operations. 5.2.2 Refuelling vehicle and equipment shall be positioned in such that: (a) (b) (c) (d) the aircraft settling from the fuel load will not impinge on the equipment underneath; an exit path is clear from the aircraft to allow for a quick departure of refuelling vehicles and equipment in the event of emergency; they shall not obstruct the escape route of persons from the aircraft in the event of emergency; the access to aircraft for rescue and fire fighting vehicles is not obstructed;
E-5-5 AIRPORT OPERATIONS MANUAL AIRFIELD OPERATIONS 7 March 2014 (e) (f) sufficient clearance is maintained between the refuelling equipment and the aircraft wing as fuel is transferred; and they are not positioned beneath the wing vents. 5.2.3 If an aircraft auxiliary power unit located within the refuelling zone is stopped during the refuelling operation, it shall not be restarted until refuelling has ceased and there is no risk of igniting fuel vapours. 5.2.4 Work activities which may generate a source of ignition shall not be carried out in the refuelling zone. 5.2.5 Oxygen system on-board the aircraft shall not be refilled. 5.2.6 The refuelling in-charge shall maintain constant control of the vicinity of the aircraft to ensure the correct positioning of service equipment and parking of refuelling vehicles. 5.2.7 Only qualified personnel shall be permitted to operate the refuelling equipment and to ensure that the fuel flow is cut off quickly in the event of emergency. 5.2.8 The airline or aircraft operator shall ensure that all personnel working inside or in the immediate vicinity of the aircraft are made aware that refuelling is taking place. 5.2.9 Refuelling vehicle engines shall be kept running whilst aircraft refuelling is taking place. This is to maintain the operation of the fuel pump system, and to ensure the vehicle can vacate immediately in the event of emergency. 5.2.10 Bonding shall be carried out: between aircraft and refuelling equipment; and between aircraft fitting and hose nozzle. 5.2.11 Cable, clips and plugs for bonding shall be kept in good condition. 5.2.12 All vehicles performing aircraft servicing functions shall not be driven or parked under aircraft wings while refuelling is in progress. 5.3 Additional precautions to be taken when passengers remain on board during refuelling operations 5.3.1 The Captain of the aircraft and the Station Engineer of the airline concerned must be informed.
E-5-6 AIRPORT OPERATIONS MANUAL AIRFIELD OPERATIONS 7 March 2014 5.3.2 The areas below the aircraft doors are cleared to enable the deployment of emergency chutes whenever is required. Minimum sizes of the clear zone are: Aircraft Type Area Width Length Aircraft of Code D and above 3m 10m Aircraft of Code C and below 2m 5m 5.3.3 A free and unobstructed passenger escape route must be maintained from the airbridges, aircraft steps or emergency chutes to a safe area. 5.3.4 The on board illuminated NO SMOKING and EXIT signs must be switched on. 5.3.5 The cabin aisles and the emergency exit areas must be kept clear of obstructions. 5.3.6 Announcements must be made to advise passengers of the no smoking requirement and restriction on operating electrical equipment or producing sources of ignition. 5.3.7 The same number of airbridges or aircraft steps as normally used for passenger disembarkation must be positioned at the doors and opened. Cabin staff must be stationed at each door throughout the period of refuelling to direct emergency evacuation if the need arises. 5.3.8 During refuelling, if the presence of fuel vapour is detected in the aircraft interior, or any other hazard arises, refuelling and all cleaning activities using electrical equipment within the aircraft should be stopped until conditions permit resumption. 5.3.9 When passengers are embarking or disembarking during refuelling, the passenger route should avoid areas where fuel vapours are likely to be present. Passenger movements should be supervised by airline staff. 5.3.10 Communications shall be maintained by aeroplane intercommunications system or other suitable means between the refuelling in-charge and the pilot. 5.3.11 Additional cabin staff should be available to assist any invalid, wheel-chair or incapacitated passengers in case of emergency evacuation. 5.3.12 The refueling operator must stop the defueling operations upon receiving instruction from the officers of Airfield Department if the safety precautionary measures are not fully complied with.
E-5-7 AIRPORT OPERATIONS MANUAL AIRFIELD OPERATIONS 31 January 2011 6. Bowser Operation 6.1 Refuelling of aircraft which is parked on the Maintenance and Long Term Parking Apron or locations without fuel hydrants shall be carried out by bowsers. 6.2 Bowser shall be used to defuel aircraft, or transfer fuel where permissible, between two aircrafts subject to prior approval by ACC. 7. Aircraft Defueling Procedures 7.1 Aircraft defuelling for the following circumstances are permitted at the Passenger Apron and the Cargo Apron: 7.1.1 Aircraft fuel adjustment (a) Fuel volume adjustment not exceeding 10 tonnes (13,000 litres) may be carried out at the Passenger Apron and the Cargo Apron. (b) (c) Fuel volume adjustment exceeding 10 tonnes is permitted at the remote stands of the Passenger Apron and the Cargo Apron. All the above defuelling operations are subject to the following conditions: The amount of fuel in the bowser fuel tank should never exceed 80% of its capacity at all times. In this connection, the into-plane refuelling operator has to inform the refuelling in-charge the amount of fuel can be defuelled to the bowser on each occasion. The refuelling in-charge should then closely monitor the defuelling quantity to ensure the volume of fuel transferred to the bowser will not exceed the 80% capacity limit. The into-plane refuelling operator should also monitor the bowser quantity to safeguard the capacity limit requirement. 7.1.2 Minor aircraft engine servicing Defuelling operations for minor aircraft engine servicing work, which requires draining of residual fuel not exceeding 1,500 litres from the fuel sump drain port, may be permitted at the
E-5-8 AIRPORT OPERATIONS MANUAL AIRFIELD OPERATIONS 31 July 2015 Passenger Apron and the Cargo Apron subject to compliance with the conditions in Para.7.1.1(c). 7.2 Aircraft defuelling with passengers on board is permitted if it is carried out in accordance with Para.7.1.2 and the additional precautions as stipulated in Para.5.3 are implemented forthwith. Defuelling operations on other circumstances with passengers on board are strictly prohibited. 7.3 In the event of fuel draining, the precautions in Para.5 of this Section and Para.10.6.2 of the ICAO Airport Services Manual Part 8 must be complied. 7.4 Major aircraft maintenance work Defuelling to facilitate aircraft maintenance works other than those in Para.7.1.2 shall be carried out at the Maintenance and Long Term Parking Apron. 7.5 Application for defuelling operations at Passenger and Cargo Aprons All defuelling operations shall seek approval from IAC-ACC at telephone number 2910 1108. 8. Fuel Spill Response Plan 8.1 The refuelling agent of the into-plane refuelling franchisee or line maintenance franchisee must inform ACC of the incident. 8.2 IAC-ACC will notify AFC of the incident to despatch fire appliances to standby. 8.3 An Operation Officer, Airfield will be deployed to investigate the spillage incident. 8.4 The into-plane refuelling operator will immediately respond to contain and remove the spilt fuel. Assistance from line maintenance franchisee and AA should be sought if necessary. Mechanical method should be used whenever possible to reduce environmental contamination. 8.5 In the event of a large scale fuel spillage, AFC will discharge foam compound to blanket the affected area. The affected area will be cleaned up by the line maintenance franchisee and inspected by AA Technical Services Department to assess damage to any asphalt surfaces. 8.6 If emulsifying agent is used, the emulsified contaminant must be prevented from entering the storm water drainage system in order to comply with the environmental protection requirements.
E-5-9 AIRPORT OPERATIONS MANUAL AIRFIELD OPERATIONS 31 January 2011 9. Baggage and Cargo Off-loading Procedures for Combi and B747 Freighters To safeguard the escape route of refuelling truck from being obstructed by pallet dollies when carrying out baggage and cargo off-loading for combi and B747 freighters, the into-plane refuelling franchisees and ramp handling franchisees should take the following precautionary measures: 9.1 Simultaneous refuelling and baggage/cargo off-loading operations 9.1.1 The into-plane refuelling franchisees shall safeguard the refuelling zone with traffic cones. 9.1.2 The ramp handling franchisees shall place traffic cones to protect the No. 1 engine. 9.1.3 A maximum of 2 pallet dollies are allowed to pass between No. 1 and 2 engines for access to the rear cargo compartment. 9.2 Staggered refuelling and cargo off-loading operations 9.2.1 The ramp handling franchisees shall place traffic cones to protect the No. 1 engine. 9.2.2 The 2 pallet dollies restriction stated in Para.9.1.3 will not apply.