ED Decision 2022/005/R
REFUELLING WITH AN ENGINE RUNNING — AEROPLANES
(a) Refuelling with an engine running should only be conducted:
(1) when there are no other sources of electrical or pneumatic power to start the engine if shut down;
(2) in accordance with the specific procedures established by the type certificate (TC) holder of the aeroplane;
(3) with aeroplanes that use JET A, JET A-1 or TS-1 fuel types or any other fuel type that has a flash point above 38 °C and is approved by the operators’ competent authority;
(4) with no passengers embarking, on board, or disembarking;
(5) with permission from the aerodrome operator; and
(6) in the presence of the aerodrome rescue and firefighting services (RFFSs).
(b) The operator should assess the risks associated with refuelling with an engine running and establish appropriate procedures to be followed by all involved personnel, such as flight crew, cabin crew, and ground operations personnel. These procedures should be specified in the OM.
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