Self Service Fueling: a Growing Trend among GA Airports

Self-service fuel facilities have become a common sight at many general aviation (GA) airports across the country. The availability of non-primary entitlement funds from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) means that the GA airports can easily afford this amenity to their aircraft owners and operators. The ease of installation of the self-fueling facility encourages many GA airports to invest in this potential money-maker, complying with the seemingly endless slate of codes and regulations can be daunting. Because of the environmental and fire-safety concerns that fueling generates, self service facilities must comply with codes regarding aircraft fuel servicing, aircraft fueling ramp drainage, loading/unloading containments and a host of other site-specific codes. Additionally, airport managers must consider the relevant fire-safety, environmental, and security requirements before they decide to go ahead with plans to install the facility. Self-service fueling facilities can, however, be an economic boost for a GA airport. The key is to make sure the facility is installed properly and consistent with applicable codes.

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• Authors:
  • Frye, William
• Publication Date: 2005-10

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Pagination: pp 30-32
• Serial:
  • Airport Magazine
  • Volume: 17
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: AAAE Service Corporation, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0744-5326

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Airport operations; Aviation fuels; General aviation airports; Service stations; Trend (Statistics)
• Uncontrolled Terms: Fuel stations; Self-service fueling
• Geographic Terms: United States
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01005812
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 21 2005 7:58AM