AMC6 CAT.OP.MPA.200 Special refuelling or defueling of the aircraft

• ED Decision 2022/005/R found in: Air Operations (965/2012) Part-ARO Part-ORO Part-CAT Part-SPA Part-NCC Part-NCO Part-SPO (Sep 2023)

AMC6 CAT.OP.MPA.200 Special refuelling or defueling of the aircraft ED Decision 2022/005/R OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES WITH PASSENGERS EMBARKING, ON BOARD OR DISEMBARKING — AEROPLANES (a) When refuelling/defuelling with passengers on board, ground servicing activities and work inside the aeroplane, such as catering and cleaning, should be conducted in such a manner that they do not create a hazard and allow emergency evacuation through those aisles and exits that are intended for emergency evacuation. (b) The deployment of integral aeroplane stairs or the opening of emergency exits are not necessarily a prerequisite to refuelling. (c) Operational procedures should specify that at least the following precautions are taken: (1) one qualified person should remain at a specified location during refuelling/defuelling operations with passengers on board, and be capable of using emergency procedures for fire protection and firefighting, communications, as well as for initiating and directing an evacuation; (2) two-way communication should be established and remain available through the aeroplane’s intercommunications system, or other suitable means, between the ground crew that supervises the refuelling and the qualified personnel on board the aeroplane; all involved personnel should remain within easy reach of the intercommunications system; (3) crew, personnel, and passengers should be warned that refuelling/defuelling will take place; (4) the ‘FASTEN SEAT BELT’ signs should be off; (5) ‘NO SMOKING’ signs should be on, together with interior lighting to allow the identification of emergency exits; (6) passengers should be instructed to unfasten their seat belts and refrain from smoking; (7) the minimum required number of cabin crew should be on board and prepared for an immediate emergency evacuation; (8) if fuel vapour is detected inside the aeroplane, or any other hazard arises, refuelling/defuelling should be stopped immediately; (9) the ground area beneath the exits that are intended for emergency evacuation, as well as slide deployment areas, should be kept clear where stairs are not in position for use in the event of evacuation; and (10) provision is made for a safe and rapid evacuation. AMC6 CAT.OP.MPA.200 Special refuelling or defueling of the aircraft ED Decision 2022/005/R OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES WITH PASSENGERS EMBARKING, ON BOARD OR DISEMBARKING — AEROPLANES (a) When refuelling/defuelling with passengers on board, ground servicing activities and work inside the aeroplane, such as catering and cleaning, should be conducted in such a manner that they do not create a hazard and allow emergency evacuation through those aisles and exits that are intended for emergency evacuation. (b) The deployment of integral aeroplane stairs or the opening of emergency exits are not necessarily a prerequisite to refuelling. (c) Operational procedures should specify that at least the following precautions are taken: (1) one qualified person should remain at a specified location during refuelling/defuelling operations with passengers on board, and be capable of using emergency procedures for fire protection and firefighting, communications, as well as for initiating and directing an evacuation; (2) two-way communication should be established and remain available through the aeroplane’s intercommunications system, or other suitable means, between the ground crew that supervises the refuelling and the qualified personnel on board the aeroplane; all involved personnel should remain within easy reach of the intercommunications system; (3) crew, personnel, and passengers should be warned that refuelling/defuelling will take place; (4) the ‘FASTEN SEAT BELT’ signs should be off; (5) ‘NO SMOKING’ signs should be on, together with interior lighting to allow the identification of emergency exits; (6) passengers should be instructed to unfasten their seat belts and refrain from smoking; (7) the minimum required number of cabin crew should be on board and prepared for an immediate emergency evacuation; (8) if fuel vapour is detected inside the aeroplane, or any other hazard arises, refuelling/defuelling should be stopped immediately; (9) the ground area beneath the exits that are intended for emergency evacuation, as well as slide deployment areas, should be kept clear where stairs are not in position for use in the event of evacuation; and (10) provision is made for a safe and rapid evacuation. ##### AMC6 CAT.OP.MPA.200 Special refuelling or defueling of the aircraft *ED Decision 2022/005/R* **OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES WITH PASSENGERS EMBARKING, ON BOARD OR DISEMBARKING — AEROPLANES** (a) When refuelling/defuelling with passengers on board, ground servicing activities and work inside the aeroplane, such as catering and cleaning, should be conducted in such a manner that they do not create a hazard and allow emergency evacuation through those aisles and exits that are intended for emergency evacuation. (b) The deployment of integral aeroplane stairs or the opening of emergency exits are not necessarily a prerequisite to refuelling. (c) Operational procedures should specify that at least the following precautions are taken: (1) one qualified person should remain at a specified location during refuelling/defuelling operations with passengers on board, and be capable of using emergency procedures for fire protection and firefighting, communications, as well as for initiating and directing an evacuation; (2) two-way communication should be established and remain available through the aeroplane’s intercommunications system, or other suitable means, between the ground crew that supervises the refuelling and the qualified personnel on board the aeroplane; all involved personnel should remain within easy reach of the intercommunications system; (3) crew, personnel, and passengers should be warned that refuelling/defuelling will take place; (4) the ‘FASTEN SEAT BELT’ signs should be off; (5) ‘NO SMOKING’ signs should be on, together with interior lighting to allow the identification of emergency exits; (6) passengers should be instructed to unfasten their seat belts and refrain from smoking; (7) the minimum required number of cabin crew should be on board and prepared for an immediate emergency evacuation; (8) if fuel vapour is detected inside the aeroplane, or any other hazard arises, refuelling/defuelling should be stopped immediately; (9) the ground area beneath the exits that are intended for emergency evacuation, as well as slide deployment areas, should be kept clear where stairs are not in position for use in the event of evacuation; and (10) provision is made for a safe and rapid evacuation.