3158 EI Research Report: Review of methods of bonding a hydrant dispenser (servicer) to an aircraft for refuelling

Overview:

Aims to assist the industry with the technical/quantitative assessment of electrical bonding of refuelling equipment to aircraft. The objectives of the research were to:

• Collate all available guidance and regulatory material on the bonding of refuelling equipment to aircraft and document key differences between the recommended/required methods/sequences.
• Perform a literature survey and review to identify any sources of relevant information on this topic.
• Undertake a technical evaluation/assessment of the different methods of bonding of refuelling equipment to aircraft, in terms of the reduction in the level of risk that the method provides for the refuelling operation.
• Provide recommendations for a standard bonding sequence that could be followed internationally that would provide an appropriate level of safety for the refuelling operation.