Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2011C00881:body:0:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2011C00881
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Character Range: 7982–10651

is more;
(f) while the fuel is loaded, there is at least 1 cabin crew or flight crew member on duty by at least 1 exit door of each of the aircraft's passenger zones in which there are passengers;
(g) all cabin crew or flight crew members who are on duty in the aircraft while the fuel is loaded:
 (i) are prepared for an immediate evacuation; and
 (ii) supervise the passengers during the loading; and
 (iii) ensure that the aisles and exits are unobstructed during the loading;
(h) the areas outside the aircraft that would be used if the aircraft were evacuated are kept clear while the fuel is loaded;
(k) if the aircraft's engine is running — a member of the aircraft's flight crew is on duty on its flight deck;
(l) the operator's operations manual sets out:
 (i) the responsibilities of members of the operating crew who are on duty in the aircraft while fuel is loaded; and
 (ii) procedures for complying with the requirements of this paragraph.
Note   An underwing fuelling system is any system that forms part of the aircraft and that allows delivery of fuel to the aircraft without exposing the fuel to the atmosphere during delivery.
       4.2.3Subject to paragraph 4.2.4, the operator of an aircraft without an underwing fuelling system must ensure that fuel is not loaded on to the aircraft while passengers are on board, or entering or leaving, the aircraft.
       4.2.4The operator of an aircraft that cannot be underwing fuelled may allow fuel to be loaded onto the aircraft while a passenger is on board if:
(a) the passenger's medical condition is such that he or she cannot leave the aircraft without assistance; and
(b) the aircraft's cabin door is open; and
(c) the equipment used for loading or unloading passengers (if any) is in position at the door; and
(d) the requirements and conditions set out in paragraph 4.2.2 are satisfied.
       4.2.5If:
(a) fuel is being loaded onto an aircraft in accordance with paragraph 4.2.2 or 4.2.4; and
(b) either:
 (i) fuel vapour is found inside the aircraft; or
 (ii) for any other reason it is not safe to continue loading the fuel;
       the aircraft's operator must ensure that the loading of the fuel stops immediately.

4.3 Aircraft safety precautions during fuelling operations
       4.3.1All engines in the aircraft, including any auxiliary power units, must be shut down, except where CASA is satisfied that the operation of such an engine or auxiliary power unit will not present a hazard and where a statement to that effect, together with any special conditions for operation, is included in the operator's operations manual if such a manual is required.
Note   For this paragraph, CASA is