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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DXC125BU | Dixon | Dixon Series S Style 11 2 1/2 in. Standard Grooved Couplings w/ Buna-N Gasket | RFQ |
OPW1613ANRK0015 | OPW | OPW 1 1/2 in. 1600 Series Adapter Rebuild Kit w/ Teflon Seals For 1663AN & 1673AN | RFQ |
OPW5770V730N | OPW | OPW 3 in. Stainless Steel Female NPT Drylok Coupler | RFQ |
OPW1613ANRK0020 | OPW | OPW 2 in. 1600 Series Adapter Rebuild Kit w/ Teflon Seals For 1663AN & 1673AN | RFQ |
SBREB2960 | Stewart Browne | Stewart Browne REB Clamp FM Approved | RFQ |
WG30TCGAV | Western Global | Western Global 793 Gallon TransCube Transportable Fuel Storage Tanks - Aviation Fueling Package | RFQ |
BG12 | Bagby Gage | Bagby Gage 12 ft. One Piece Gauge Stick | RFQ |
OPW1616ANAL30 | OPW | OPW 3 in. Aluminum Kamvalok Adapter w/ Chemraz Seals | RFQ |
DXC24 | Dixon | Dixon Series S Style 11 12 in. Standard Grooved Couplings w/ EPDM Gasket | RFQ |
OPW1712DPAL07 | OPW | OPW 3/4 in. Aluminum Kamvalok 1700DL Series Coupler w/ Viton Seal | RFQ |
GRID_MO231APM1700ANA | Morrison Bros. | Morrison 231APM Aluminum Overwing Aircraft Refueling Nozzles | RFQ |
HRV9202526ASR | Hannay | Hannay Series V-900 Spring Rewind Aviation Reels V9202526A | RFQ |
OPW1777RK0015 | OPW | OPW 1 1/2 in. 1777D Coupler Rebuild Kit w/ Viton / Chemraz Seals | RFQ |
OPW1761RK0020 | OPW | OPW 2 in. 1761D Coupler Rebuild Kit w/ Buna-N Seals | RFQ |
GPIM3130AVPO | GPI | GPI M-3130 30 GPM 115V/230V AVGAS Pump - Pump Only | RFQ |
OPW1713DLAL20 | OPW | OPW 2 in. Aluminum Kamvalok 1700DL Series Coupler w/ PTFE Seal | RFQ |
EWJ73ABBN0B | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 3 in. Female NPT Brass Adapter w/ Buna-N Seals | RFQ |
DXC115BU | Dixon | Dixon Series S Style 11 1 1/2 in. Standard Grooved Couplings w/ Buna-N Gasket | RFQ |
BG4FL14 | Bagby Gage | Bagby Gage 14 ft. Folding Tank Gauge Stick | RFQ |
GRID_EWG180WBSB | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton Aircraft Overwing Fueling Nozzles with Speed Spouts | RFQ |
COXSD100 | Coxreels | Coxreels SD Series Static Discharge Spring Driven Cable Reel w/ 100 ft. Cable | RFQ |
GPI126300201 | GPI | GPI MR 5-30 1 in. NPT Aviation Fuel Meters (Gallons) | RFQ |
OPW1776DLSS15 | OPW | OPW 1 1/2 in. Stainless Steel Straight Coupler w/ Chemraz Seals | RFQ |
OPW1773DLSS30 | OPW | OPW 3 in. Stainless Steel Straight Coupler w/ Teflon Seals | RFQ |
DXC16 | Dixon | Dixon Series S Style 11 6 in. Standard Grooved Couplings w/ EPDM Gasket | RFQ |
OPW1776RK0020 | OPW | OPW 2 in. 1776D Coupler Rebuild Kit w/ Chemraz / Teflon Seals | RFQ |
OPW1672ANSS30 | OPW | OPW 3 in. Stainless Steel Kamvalok Adapter w/ Viton Seals | RFQ |
JYJATJK9A | JME | JME Portable Emergency Oil Spill Kit | RFQ |
OPW1611ANAL20 | OPW | OPW 2 in. Aluminum Kamvalok Adapter w/ Buna-N Seals | RFQ |
FJSFNHG2SPBLA | Fjord Aviation | Fjord Aviation Handle Guards With Slot for Safety Interlock on OPW 295 Series 1 1/2 in. Spout Nozzles | RFQ |
OPW1711ERK0020 | OPW | OPW 2 in. 1711ES Coupler Rebuild Kit w/ Buna-N Seals | RFQ |
RCG3050 | Reelcraft | Reelcraft Series G Static Discharge Reels w/ Steel Cable | RFQ |
DXC24BU | Dixon | Dixon Series S Style 11 12 in. Standard Grooved Couplings w/ Buna-N Gasket | RFQ |
OPW1612AAL07 | OPW | OPW 3/4 in. Aluminum Kamvalok Adapter w/ Viton Seals | RFQ |
DXL05BU | Dixon | Dixon Series L Style 10 5 in. Lightweight Flexible Grooved Coupling w/ Buna-N | RFQ |
HI1212312 | Hewitt | Hewitt Osprey S Aviation Over Wing Fueling Nozzle | RFQ |
OPW1712DLAL30 | OPW | OPW 3 in. Aluminum Kamvalok 1700DL Series Coupler w/ Viton Seal | RFQ |
GPI133240201 | GPI | GPI M-3025CB-AV-PO 25 GPM 12V Electric Pump w/ Meter | RFQ |
OPW1777RK0020 | OPW | OPW 2 in. 1777D Coupler Rebuild Kit w/ Viton / Chemraz Seals | RFQ |
BG4FL16.5 | Bagby Gage | Bagby Gage 16 1/2 ft. Folding Tank Gauge Stick | RFQ |
OPW1776DLSS30 | OPW | OPW 3 in. Stainless Steel Straight Coupler w/ Chemraz Seals | RFQ |
OPW1773RK0020 | OPW | OPW 2 in. 1773D Coupler Rebuild Kit w/ Silicone / Chemraz Seals | RFQ |
OPW1614ANRK0030 | OPW | OPW 3 in. 1600 Series Adapter Rebuild Kit w/ EPT Seals For 1661AN & 1674AN | RFQ |
OPW1761RK0015 | OPW | OPW 1 1/2 in. 1761D Coupler Rebuild Kit w/ Buna-N Seals | RFQ |
OPW1771RK0020 | OPW | OPW 2 in. 1771D Coupler Rebuild Kit w/ Buna-N Seals | RFQ |
BTWD301ALVB | Betts | Betts 3 in. Aluminum Wet-R-Dri Detent Valve - Viton | RFQ |
EWJ71CABN1E004 | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 1 in. Female NPT Dry-Break Straight Coupler w/ Buna-N Seals - Straight with Swivel | RFQ |
OPW5770V710N | OPW | OPW 1 in. Stainless Steel Female NPT Drylok Coupler | RFQ |
OPW1612ANAL30 | OPW | OPW 3 in. Aluminum Kamvalok Adapter w/ Viton Seals | RFQ |
GPIM3130POXTS | GPI | GPI M-3130-PO XTS 30 GPM 115V Electric Extreme Temperature Pump | RFQ |
EWJ72CAVN2D | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 2 in. Aluminum 90º Dry-Break Coupler w/ Viton Seals | RFQ |
HRV9222324BSR | Hannay | Hannay Series V-900 Spring Rewind Aviation Reels V9222324B | RFQ |
HRVEPJ5111485020RT12 | Hannay | Hannay V-5000 Series Aviation 12 VDC Power Rewind Reels - 1 1/2 in. x 50 ft. | RFQ |
SOSMBSKOZB | ESP | ESP Oil Only Trucker Spill Kit | RFQ |
HRHGR100 | Hannay | Hannay Heavy Duty Grounding Reel Only (125 ft. Capacity) | RFQ |
HRHGR500 | Hannay | Hannay Heavy Duty Grounding Reel Only (75 ft. Capacity) | RFQ |
DXL025 | Dixon | Dixon Series L Style 10 2 1/2 in. Lightweight Flexible Grooved Coupling w/ EPDM Gasket | RFQ |
OPW1679ANRK0020 | OPW | OPW 2 in. 1600 Series Adapter Rebuild Kit w/ Viton B Seals For 1619AN, 1669AN & 1679AN | RFQ |
OPW1677ANSS15 | OPW | OPW 1 1/2 in. Stainless Steel Kamvalok Adapter w/ Teflon / Viton Seals | RFQ |
OPW1762RK0020 | OPW | OPW 2 in. 1762D Coupler Rebuild Kit w/ Viton Seals | RFQ |
EWJ72CABN2D | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 2 in. Aluminum 90º Dry-Break Coupler w/ Buna-N Seals | RFQ |
KKH20MOD | Kolor Kut | Kolor Kut Modified Water Finding Paste | RFQ |
OPW5670V720N | OPW | OPW 2 in. Female NPT Stainless Steel Drylok Adapter | RFQ |
COXSD75 | Coxreels | Coxreels SD Series Static Discharge Spring Driven Cable Reel w/ 75 ft. Cable | RFQ |
OPW1676ANRK0030 | OPW | OPW 3 in. 1600 Series Adapter Rebuild Kit w/ Chemraz Seals For 1676AN | RFQ |
OPW1769RK0020 | OPW | OPW 2 in. 1769D Coupler Rebuild Kit w/ Viton B Seals | RFQ |
OPW1712RK0015 | OPW | OPW 1 1/2 in. 1712D Coupler Rebuild Kit w/ Viton Seals | RFQ |
DXL06 | Dixon | Dixon Series L Style 10 6 in. Lightweight Flexible Grooved Coupling w/EPDM Gasket | RFQ |
OPW1673ANSS30 | OPW | OPW 3 in. Stainless Steel Kamvalok Adapter w/ Teflon Seals | RFQ |
OPW1614ANAL30 | OPW | OPW 3 in. Aluminum Kamvalok Adapter w/ EPT Seals | RFQ |
DXL03BU | Dixon | Dixon Series L Style 10 3 in. Lightweight Flexible Grooved Coupling w/ Buna-N | RFQ |
EWJ73ABVN0B | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 3 in. Female NPT Brass Adapter w/ Viton Seals | RFQ |
EWJ73CAVN1B | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 3 in. Female NPT Dry-Break Straight Coupler w/ Viton Seals - Straight w/ Swivel | RFQ |
COXSD35 | Coxreels | Coxreels SD Series Static Discharge Spring Driven Cable Reel w/ 35 ft. Cable | RFQ |
OPW295SAJ0200 | OPW | OPW 295SAJ Overwing Jet Fuel Aircraft Fueling Nozzle | RFQ |
OPW1777DLSS15 | OPW | OPW 1 1/2 in. Stainless Steel Straight Coupler w/ Teflon / Viton Seals | RFQ |
DXL215 | Dixon | Dixon Series L Style 10 1 1/2 in. Lightweight Flexible Grooved Coupling w/ EPDM Gasket | RFQ |
HRVEPJ5111626420RT12 | Hannay | Hannay V-5000 Series Aviation 12 VDC Power Rewind Reels - 1 1/2 in. x 100 ft. | RFQ |
OPW1677ANSS20 | OPW | OPW 2 in. Stainless Steel Kamvalok Adapter w/ Teflon / Viton Seals | RFQ |
KKGASPASTE | Kolor Kut | Kolor Kut Gasoline Gauging Paste | RFQ |
EWJ71CAVN1E004 | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 1 in. Female NPT Dry-Break Straight Coupler w/ Viton Seals - Straight w/ Swivel | RFQ |
OPW1777DLSS30 | OPW | OPW 3 in. Stainless Steel Straight Coupler w/ Teflon / Viton Seals | RFQ |
GRID_EBW49540201 | EBW | EBW Aircraft Fueling Nozzles | RFQ |
COXSD50 | Coxreels | Coxreels SD Series Static Discharge Spring Driven Cable Reel w/ 50 ft. Cable | RFQ |
SOSMBSKO95 | ESP | ESP Oil Only 95 Gal Spill Kit | RFQ |
OPW5670V710N | OPW | OPW 1 in. Female NPT Stainless Steel Drylok Adapter | RFQ |
WG10TCGAV | Western Global | Western Global 258 Gallon TransCube Transportable Fuel Storage Tanks - Aviation Fueling Package | RFQ |
EWJ72ABBN0B | Emco Wheaton | Emco Wheaton 2 in. Female NPT Brass Adapter w/ Buna-N Seals | RFQ |
GPI133601201 | GPI | GPI M-3130-AV-PO 30 GPM 115V Electric Pump w/ Meter | RFQ |
OPW1674ANSS15 | OPW | OPW 1 1/2 in. Stainless Steel Kamvalok Adapter w/ EPT Seals | RFQ |
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