The best practices for fuel quality control for FBOs include:
- Establishing and implementing a fuel quality control program that covers all aspects of fuel receipt, storage, handling, and delivery.
- Training and certifying all personnel involved in fuel operations on the proper procedures, equipment, and safety measures for fuel quality control.
- Conducting regular inspections, tests, and audits of the fuel system, equipment, and documentation, and maintaining records of the results.
- Using approved and calibrated equipment and tools for fuel sampling, testing, filtering, and dispensing, and following the manufacturer's instructions for their maintenance and calibration.
- Following the recommended frequency and methods for fuel sampling and testing, and using the appropriate standards and specifications for evaluating the fuel quality.
- Implementing corrective actions and preventive measures for any fuel quality issues or discrepancies, and reporting them to the relevant authorities and parties.
- Keeping the fuel storage tanks and dispensing vehicles clean, dry, and free of water, dirt, debris, and microbial growth.
- Using proper fuel identification and labeling systems, and ensuring that the fuel type and grade match the aircraft requirements and customer requests.
- Following the industry guidelines and best practices for fuel quality control, such as the ATA Spec 103, the IATA Fuel Quality Control and Management Standards, and the NFPA 407.
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