Fueling on the Ground
Pumping, storing, and using fuel on an aircraft is a complex process. To begin, different types of aircraft require different types of fuel. Small private aircraft with piston engines use aviation gasoline (or AV), while larger commercial turbojets and turboprops use Jet A (made with kerosene). Regardless of the type, fueling begins with the tanker truck or hydrant itself. When fueling from a truck, the vehicle must be secured in place with wheel chocks to prevent it from rolling away, while also bonding the truck to the aircraft and grounding it to prevent any static build-up while fueling. The fuel is also filtered and regulated to prevent moisture build-up; because jet fuel weighs roughly 6.7 pounds per gallon, and water weighs 8 pounds per gallon, water can be drained out of the bottom of the tank and onto the ground.
How much fuel gets pumped, and how quickly it is pumped, depends on the jet itself. The Airbus A380, for instance, can store almost 85,000 gallons, and safe pump rates can vary from 200 to 600 gallons per minute, depending on the aircraft and the rate of static electricity build-up.
Storing Fuel on the Aircraft
On a conventional fixed-wing aircraft, such as the Airbus A320, fuel is stored in several tanks split into two categories, wing tanks and a single center tank. The wing tanks are split between inner and outer wing tanks, meaning there are five tanks in total on the A320. Each fuel tank incorporates a fuel pump and feed lines connecting it to the two engines, with instruments measuring capacity and fuel temperature. Fuel is consumed first from the inner tanks, before switching to the outer tanks to prevent the wings from bending from the imbalance of weight. While the two sides of the fuel system are normally kept isolated from each other, the aircraft’s crew can choose to enable the flow of fuel from heavier to lighter locations to balance the aircraft.
At Aerospace Aces, owned and operated by ASAP Semiconductor, we sell aircraft fueling systems and parts from some of the top manufacturers around the world. These manufacturers include Dixon, EMCO Wheaton, OPW, and Hannay.
Part No | Manufacturer | Description | RFQ |
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BG10 | Bagby Gage | Bagby Gage 10 ft. One Piece Gauge Stick | RFQ |
BG12 | Bagby Gage | Bagby Gage 12 ft. One Piece Gauge Stick | RFQ |
BG14 | Bagby Gage | Bagby Gage 14 ft. One Piece Gauge Stick | RFQ |
BG16 | Bagby Gage | Bagby Gage 16 ft. One Piece Gauge Stick | RFQ |
BG2S12 | Bagby Gage | Bagby Gage 16 ft. One Piece Gauge Stick | RFQ |
BG2S14 | Bagby Gage | Bagby Gage 14 ft. Sectional Gauge Stick | RFQ |
BG2S16 | Bagby Gage | Bagby Gage 16 ft. Sectional Gauge Stick | RFQ |
BG4FL12.5 | Bagby Gage | Bagby Gage 12 1/2 ft. Folding Tank Gauge Stick | RFQ |
BG4FL14 | Bagby Gage | Bagby Gage 14 ft. Folding Tank Gauge Stick | RFQ |
BG4FL16.5 | Bagby Gage | Bagby Gage 16 1/2 ft. Folding Tank Gauge Stick | RFQ |
BGDRUM55 | Bagby Gage | Bagby Gage 4 1/2 ft. One Piece Gauge Stick | RFQ |
BTWD301ALVB | Betts | Betts 3 in. Aluminum Wet-R-Dri Detent Valve - Viton | RFQ |
BTWD306ALB | Betts | Betts 3 in. Aluminum Wet-R-Dri Metering Valve - Buna | RFQ |
BTWD306ALVB | Betts | Betts 3 in. Aluminum Wet-R-Dri Metering Valve - Viton | RFQ |
BTWD401ALB | Betts | Betts 4 in. Aluminum Wet-R-Dri Detent Valve - Buna | RFQ |
BTWD401ALV | Betts | Betts 4 in. Aluminum Wet-R-Dri Detent Valve - Viton | RFQ |
BTWD406ALB | Betts | Betts 4 in. Aluminum Wet-R-Dri Metering Valve - Buna | RFQ |
BTWD406ALVB | Betts | Betts 4 in. Aluminum Wet-R-Dri Metering Valve - Viton | RFQ |
COXSD100 | Coxreels | Coxreels SD Series Static Discharge Spring Driven Cable Reel w/ 100 ft. Cable | RFQ |
COXSD35 | Coxreels | Coxreels SD Series Static Discharge Spring Driven Cable Reel w/ 35 ft. Cable | RFQ |
COXSD50 | Coxreels | Coxreels SD Series Static Discharge Spring Driven Cable Reel w/ 50 ft. Cable | RFQ |
COXSD75 | Coxreels | Coxreels SD Series Static Discharge Spring Driven Cable Reel w/ 75 ft. Cable | RFQ |
COXSDL100 | Coxreels | Coxreels SD Series Static Discharge Spring Driven Cable Reel Only (100 ft. Capacity) | RFQ |
COXSDL50 | Coxreels | Coxreels SD Series Static Discharge Spring Driven Cable Reel Only (50 ft. Capacity) | RFQ |
DXC115 | Dixon | Dixon Series S Style 11 1 1/2 in. Standard Grooved Couplings w/ EPDM Gasket | RFQ |
DXC115BU | Dixon | Dixon Series S Style 11 1 1/2 in. Standard Grooved Couplings w/ Buna-N Gasket | RFQ |
DXC12 | Dixon | Dixon Series S Style 11 2 in. Standard Grooved Couplings w/ EPDM Gasket | RFQ |
DXC125 | Dixon | Dixon Series S Style 11 2 1/2 in. Standard Grooved Couplings w/ EPDM Gasket | RFQ |
DXC125BU | Dixon | Dixon Series S Style 11 2 1/2 in. Standard Grooved Couplings w/ Buna-N Gasket | RFQ |
DXC12BU | Dixon | Dixon Series S Style 11 2 in. Standard Grooved Couplings w/ Buna-N Gasket | RFQ |
DXC13 | Dixon | Dixon Series S Style 11 3 in. Standard Grooved Couplings w/ EPDM Gasket | RFQ |
DXC13BU | Dixon | Dixon Series S Style 11 3 in. Standard Grooved Couplings w/ Buna-N Gasket | RFQ |
DXC14 | Dixon | Dixon Series S Style 11 4 in. Standard Grooved Couplings w/ EPDM Gasket | RFQ |
DXC14BU | Dixon | Dixon Series S Style 11 4 in. Standard Grooved Couplings w/ Buna-N Gasket | RFQ |
DXC16 | Dixon | Dixon Series S Style 11 6 in. Standard Grooved Couplings w/ EPDM Gasket | RFQ |
DXC16BU | Dixon | Dixon Series S Style 11 6 in. Standard Grooved Couplings w/ Buna-N Gasket | RFQ |
DXC18 | Dixon | Dixon Series S Style 11 8 in. Standard Grooved Couplings w/ EPDM Gasket | RFQ |
DXC18BU | Dixon | Dixon Series S Style 11 8 in. Standard Grooved Couplings w/ Buna-N Gasket | RFQ |
DXC20 | Dixon | Dixon Series S Style 11 10 in. Standard Grooved Couplings w/ EPDM Gasket | RFQ |
DXC20BU | Dixon | Dixon Series S Style 11 10 in. Standard Grooved Couplings w/ Buna-N Gasket | RFQ |
DXC24 | Dixon | Dixon Series S Style 11 12 in. Standard Grooved Couplings w/ EPDM Gasket | RFQ |
DXC24BU | Dixon | Dixon Series S Style 11 12 in. Standard Grooved Couplings w/ Buna-N Gasket | RFQ |
DXDADC250 | Dixon | Dixon 2 1/2 in. Dust Cap for Mann Tek Dry Aviation Adapters | RFQ |
DXDADP250 | Dixon | Dixon 2 1/2 in.Dust Plug for Mann Tek Dry Aviation Couplers | RFQ |
DXL010 | Dixon | Dixon Series L Style 10 10 in. Lightweight Flexible Grooved Coupling w/ EPDM Gasket | RFQ |
DXL010BU | Dixon | Dixon Series L Style 10 10 in. Lightweight Flexible Grooved Coupling w/ Buna-N | RFQ |
DXL012 | Dixon | Dixon Style L Series 10 12 in. Lightweight Flexible Grooved Coupling w/ EPDM Gasket | RFQ |
DXL012BU | Dixon | Dixon Series L Style 10 12 in. Lightweight Flexible Grooved Coupling w/ Buna-N | RFQ |
DXL02 | Dixon | Dixon Series L Style 10 2 in. Lightweight Flexible Grooved Coupling w/ EPDM Gasket | RFQ |
DXL025 | Dixon | Dixon Series L Style 10 2 1/2 in. Lightweight Flexible Grooved Coupling w/ EPDM Gasket | RFQ |
DXL025BU | Dixon | Dixon Series L Style 10 2 1/2 in. Lightweight Flexible Grooved Coupling w/ Buna-N | RFQ |
DXL02BU | Dixon | Dixon Series L Style 10 2 in. Lightweight Flexible Grooved Coupling w/ Buna-N | RFQ |
DXL03 | Dixon | Dixon Series L Style 10 3 in. Lightweight Flexible Grooved Coupling w/ EPDM Gasket | RFQ |
DXL03BU | Dixon | Dixon Series L Style 10 3 in. Lightweight Flexible Grooved Coupling w/ Buna-N | RFQ |
DXL04 | Dixon | Dixon Series L Style 10 4 in. Lightweight Flexible Grooved Coupling w/ EPDM Gasket | RFQ |
DXL04BU | Dixon | Dixon Series L Style 10 4 in. Lightweight Flexible Grooved Coupling w/ Buna-N | RFQ |
DXL05 | Dixon | Dixon Series L Style 10 5 in. Lightweight Flexible Grooved Coupling w/ EPDM Gasket | RFQ |
DXL05BU | Dixon | Dixon Series L Style 10 5 in. Lightweight Flexible Grooved Coupling w/ Buna-N | RFQ |
DXL06 | Dixon | Dixon Series L Style 10 6 in. Lightweight Flexible Grooved Coupling w/EPDM Gasket | RFQ |
DXL06BU | Dixon | Dixon Series L Style 10 6 in. Lightweight Flexible Grooved Coupling w/ Buna-N | RFQ |
DXL08 | Dixon | Dixon Series L Style 10 8 in. Lightweight Flexible Grooved Coupling w/ EPDM Gasket | RFQ |
DXL08BU | Dixon | Dixon Series L Style 10 8 in. Lightweight Flexible Grooved Coupling w/ Buna-N | RFQ |
DXL215 | Dixon | Dixon Series L Style 10 1 1/2 in. Lightweight Flexible Grooved Coupling w/ EPDM Gasket | RFQ |
DXL215BU | Dixon | Dixon Series L Style 10 1 1/2 in. Lightweight Flexible Grooved Coupling w/ Buna-N | RFQ |
EWJ71ABVN0A | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 1 in. Female NPT Brass Adapter w/ Viton Seals | RFQ |
EWJ71CABN1E004 | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 1 in. Female NPT Dry-Break Straight Coupler w/ Buna-N Seals - Straight with Swivel | RFQ |
EWJ71CAVN1E004 | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 1 in. Female NPT Dry-Break Straight Coupler w/ Viton Seals - Straight w/ Swivel | RFQ |
EWJ72AABN0B | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 2 in. Female NPT Aluminum Adapter w/ Buna-N Seals | RFQ |
EWJ72AAVN0B | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 2 in. Female NPT Aluminum Adapter w/ Viton Seals | RFQ |
EWJ72ABBN0B | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 2 in. Female NPT Brass Adapter w/ Buna-N Seals | RFQ |
EWJ72ABVN0B | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 2 in. Female NPT Brass Adapter w/ Viton Seals | RFQ |
EWJ72CABN0D | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 2 in. Female NPT Dry-Break Straight Coupler w/ Buna-N Seals - Straight w/out Swivel | RFQ |
EWJ72CABN1D | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 2 in. Female NPT Dry-Break Straight Coupler w/ Buna-N Seals - Straight w/ Swivel | RFQ |
EWJ72CABN2D | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 2 in. Aluminum 90º Dry-Break Coupler w/ Buna-N Seals | RFQ |
EWJ72CAVN0D | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 2 in. Female NPT Dry-Break Straight Coupler w/ Viton Seals - Straight w/out Swivel | RFQ |
EWJ72CAVN1D | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 2 in. Female NPT Dry-Break Straight Coupler w/ Viton Seals - Straight w/ Swivel | RFQ |
EWJ72CAVN2D | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 2 in. Aluminum 90º Dry-Break Coupler w/ Viton Seals | RFQ |
EWJ73AABN0B | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 3 in. Female NPT Aluminum Adapter w/ Buna-N Seals | RFQ |
EWJ73AAVN0B | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 3 in. Female NPT Aluminum Adapter w/ Viton Seals | RFQ |
EWJ73ABBN0B | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 3 in. Female NPT Brass Adapter w/ Buna-N Seals | RFQ |
EWJ73ABVN0B | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 3 in. Female NPT Brass Adapter w/ Viton Seals | RFQ |
EWJ73CABN1B | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 3 in. Female NPT Dry-Break Straight Coupler w/ Buna-N Seals - Straight w/ Swivel | RFQ |
EWJ73CABN2B | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 3 in. Aluminum 90º Dry-Break Coupler w/ Buna-N Seals | RFQ |
EWJ73CAVN1B | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 3 in. Female NPT Dry-Break Straight Coupler w/ Viton Seals - Straight w/ Swivel | RFQ |
EWJ73CAVN2B | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 3 in. Aluminum 90º Dry-Break Coupler w/ Viton Seals | RFQ |
EWJ79AABN0B | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 1 1/2 in. Female NPT Aluminum Adapter w/ Buna-N Seals | RFQ |
EWJ79AAVN0B | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 1 1/2 in. Female NPT Aluminum Adapter w/ Viton Seals | RFQ |
EWJ79CABN0D | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 1 1/2 in. Female NPT Dry-Break Straight Coupler w/ Buna-N Seals - Straight w/out Swivel | RFQ |
EWJ79CAVN0D | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 1 1/2 in. Female NPT Dry-Break Straight Coupler w/ Viton Seals - Straight w/out Swivel | RFQ |
FJSFNHG2SPBLA | Fjord Aviation | Fjord Aviation Handle Guards With Slot for Safety Interlock on OPW 295 Series 1 1/2 in. Spout Nozzles | RFQ |
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