What action should be taken if a fuel spill is detected during servicing?

What action should be taken if a fuel spill is detected during servicing?

• A. Do not ground the aircraft; proceed with fueling.
• B. Ignition sources are allowed; no spill kit is needed.
• C. Pour water to wash away.
• D. Ground the aircraft, contain the spill with spill kits, and follow spill containment and ventilation procedures per TM.

Answer: (D)

When fuel is spilled during servicing, the priority is to prevent ignition and control the spill. The best action is to ground the aircraft, contain the spill with spill kits, and follow the spill containment and ventilation procedures in the technical manual. Grounding dissipates static electricity that could ignite fuel vapors, a critical step during fueling operations. Containing the spill with spill kits stops it from spreading and makes cleanup possible without spreading contamination. Ventilation helps disperse vapors, reducing inhalation hazards and the risk of ignition. Following the TM ensures you apply the approved, correct sequence, use the proper absorbents, isolate the area, and coordinate cleanup and disposal. Why the other options don’t fit: not grounding and proceeding with fueling keeps static and ignition risk alive; allowing ignition sources or skipping the spill kit creates a high-fire hazard; pouring water is ineffective on hydrocarbon fuels and can spread contaminants or spread vapors.

When fuel is spilled during servicing, the priority is to prevent ignition and control the spill. The best action is to ground the aircraft, contain the spill with spill kits, and follow the spill containment and ventilation procedures in the technical manual. Grounding dissipates static electricity that could ignite fuel vapors, a critical step during fueling operations. Containing the spill with spill kits stops it from spreading and makes cleanup possible without spreading contamination. Ventilation helps disperse vapors, reducing inhalation hazards and the risk of ignition. Following the TM ensures you apply the approved, correct sequence, use the proper absorbents, isolate the area, and coordinate cleanup and disposal.

Why the other options don’t fit: not grounding and proceeding with fueling keeps static and ignition risk alive; allowing ignition sources or skipping the spill kit creates a high-fire hazard; pouring water is ineffective on hydrocarbon fuels and can spread contaminants or spread vapors.