Haw. Code R. § 19-37-4 - Bonding
Prior to making any fueling connection to the aircraft, the fueling equipment shall be bonded to the aircraft by use of a cable, thus providing a conductive path to equalize potential between the fueling equipment and aircraft. The bond shall be maintained until fueling equipment connections have been removed, thus permitting the reuniting of separated charges that could be generated during the fueling operation.
(1) In addition to the above, when fueling
overwing, the nozzle shall be bonded with a nozzle bond cable having a clip or
plug to a metallic component of the aircraft that is metallically connected to
the tank filler port. The bond connection shall be made before the filler cap
is removed. If there is no plug receptacle or means for attaching a clip, the
operator shall touch the filler cap with the nozzle spout before removing the
cap so as to equalize the potential between the nozzle and the filler port. The
spout shall be kept in contact with the filler neck until the fueling is
completed.
(2) When a funnel is
used in aircraft fueling, it shall be kept in contact with the filler neck as
well as the fueling nozzle spout or the supply container to avoid the
possibility of a spark at the fill opening. Only metal funnels shall be
used.
(3) When a hydrant servicer
or cart is used for fueling, the hydrant coupler shall be connected to the
hydrant system prior to bonding the fuel equipment to the aircraft.
(4) Bonding and fueling connections shall be
disconnected in the reverse order of connection.
(5) Conductive hose shall be used to prevent
electrostatic discharge but shall not be used to accomplish required
bonding.
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