Airports
Fuel operations at airports have many unique challenges. In addition to following SPCC rules and fire code regulations common to all fuel farms, airports are also required to comply with FAA regulations in an environment subject to heightened scrutiny by regulators, vendors, and customers. Maintaining an airport fuel farm requires continuous equipment maintenance from receiving to storage to dispensing.
TSP is familiar with the inspection and maintenance requirements imposed by ATA-103. Our maintenance crews regularly change filters, grease pumps, replace hoses, and monitor equipment for current and future issues. We provide a monthly maintenance program to support airports with limited personnel, saving money over hiring a full-time operator, and ensuring that all work is completed by knowledgeable personnel.
TSP also performs ATA-103 annual inspections. Our ATA-103 inspectors – who also hold certification under API-653 and SP001 – have specific experience with inspecting Jet-A and Avgas tanks. Our inspections monitor tank contents for water, sediment, biological growth, and other contaminants which may cause fowling of the downstream fuel system.
ATA-103 Inspection Frequencies:
Daily
- General condition of tank yard.
- Security, fire, and safety.
- Storage tank and product reclaim tank sumps.
- Sump separators.
- Filter sumps.
- Filter differential pressure.
- Hoses, swivels, nozzles, and couplers.
- Static reels, cables, and clamps.
- Fire extinguishers.
- Relaxation chambers and bulk air eliminators.
Weekly
- Bonding cable/system continuity.
- Filter differential pressure at maximum achievable flow rate.
Monthly
- Filtration (Millipore) and free water test.
- Nozzle screens.
- Signs, labels, and placards.
- Floating suctions.
- Fire extinguishers.
- Clay treaters.
Quarterly
- Emergency shutoff system.
- Water defense system (external).
- Tank high level controls.
- Product reclaim tanks and sump separators.
Semi-Annually
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Hose pressure.
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Static stock quality.
Annually
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Storage tank interiors.
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Filter differential pressure gauges.
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Filter elements.
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Filter/Separator heaters.
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Tank vents.
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Cathodic protection.
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Line strainers.
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Water defense system.
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Single stage coalescers (haypacks).
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Filter vessel pressure relief devices.
