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Statutory Documents - MCA Publications - LY3 - The Large Commercial Yacht Code - Annex 6 Technical Standard for Helicopter Landing Areas - Section 8 - Helicopter Fuelling Facilities - 4.0 Refueling and Defueling Helicopters

4.0 Refueling and Defueling Helicopters

  4.1 Refueling and defueling hoses should be of one continuous length, smooth bore, synthetic rubber construction, and semi-conducting, conforming to EN1361 type C or API standards. A hose end pressure controller should also be provided for fuelling hoses to prevent the possibility of the helicopter fuel tanks being subject to excessive pressure. Delivery Nozzles should be fitted with minimum 100 mesh strainer element, and in the case of gravity overwing nozzles, they should be situated in the spout. Trigger mechanisms should not have hold-open ratchets.

  4.2 Provision should be made to electrically bond the helicopter to the vessel prior to commencement, and throughout the process of, any refueling and defueling procedures. The maximum resistance of such bonding systems should be less than 0.5 ohms.

  4.3 Where appropriate CCTV should be used to ensure full view from the bridge of all helicopter refueling activities that would normally be hidden from view.

Parent topic: Section 8 - Helicopter Fuelling Facilities
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