1. How To Keep Fuel Flowing Aerospace Services International, Inc Navy Flying Club Managers Workshop 1999

2. Agenda Introduction Examples Stupid “Human Factor” Suggestions Conclusion

3. Introduction It takes more than a credit card. Stupidity and Ignorance are partners in death 110 fuel exhaustion accidents in 1997 –5 fatal 59 fuel starvation accidents in 1997 –6 fatal

4. Cessna Skylane Examples Excerpts from accident and SDR’s Engine quit on descent –Landed off airport Ran out of fuel on approach to airport. –Landed in rough terrain

5. More Examples Lost power en route –Struck trees and wires landing on road Ran out of fuel –Made emergency landing in a field, came to rest inverted Engine lost power –Landed on access road, wing hit a pole, aircraft pivoted into a ditch

6. And More Examples Fuel siphoning in flight –Visual streaking on top of wings behind caps Fuel caps began leaking –Caused loss of fuel during flight Rainwater leaked through fuel cap which has a built-in water trap –Recommends change in design

8. Stupid Human Factor A funny thing happened on the way to….. Your not going to believe this……. Sad but true –Once upon a time, in a land far, far, away…...

9. Suggestions to Keep the Fuel Flowing Be suspicious –color –smell –fuel truck Do it yourself Cap and seal look OK How’s your bladder? Sample that fuel Use your watch Don’t change tanks

10. Conclusion If the fuel isn’t flowing, the aircraft isn’t flying. A little “Common Sense” coupled with some “Preventive Maintenance” could very well save your life. There is a very old saying about fuel that has been tossed about for years: “The only time you can have too much fuel is when you’re on fire”.