Hot Refuelling

Hot Refuelling means the refuelling of a helicopter while it's engine or engines are running.Hot refuelling of a helicopter may take place with it's rotor or rotors rotating.The pilot in command must ensure that passengers are not on board during hot refuelling operations.

A pilot with a valid licence for the helicopter must, at all times, be at the controls of the helicopter while hot refuelling is carried out, and communication between the pilot and the person on the ground in charge of the refuelling system must be maintained by means of an electronic intercommunication system or by visual contact and an agreed system of signals.

All persons engaged in hot refuelling must be trained in, and familiar with, the procedures to be followed during hot refuelling or any emergency that may occur in relation to the refuelling.

Before the helicopter's fuel filler cap is removed, the refuelling equipment and the helicopter must be earthed and connected so as to ensure they are of the same electrical potential.

While hot refuelling is taking place, radio transmissions from the helicopter must be restricted to the greatest extent practicable.