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instructions to ensure fuel quality as required for the purposes of subparagraph 7.2 (b).
2.4 The operator must set out the matters referred to in paragraph 2.3 separately in relation to each type of helicopter to which the operations manual applies.
3 RESPONSIBILITIES OF PILOT IN COMMAND
3.1 Before allowing the hot refuelling of a helicopter to commence, the pilot in command must ensure that the refuelling can be carried out safely in accordance with this section and the procedures included in the operations manual.
3.2 The pilot in command must ensure that passengers are not on board during hot refuelling, except in the case of a passenger who cannot, in the opinion of the pilot or on medical advice, be safely disembarked.
3.3 Unless subsection 7 of Civil Aviation Order section 95.7 applies, a pilot with a licence that is valid for the helicopter must, at all times, be at the controls of the helicopter while refuelling is carried out.
3.4 While a pilot is at the controls of a helicopter, communication between the pilot and the person on the ground in charge of the refuelling system must be maintained by means of an electronic intercommunication system or by visual contact and an agreed system of signals.
4 PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT
4.1 All persons engaged in hot refuelling must be trained in, and familiar with, the procedures to be followed during hot refuelling or any emergency that may occur in relation to the refuelling.
4.2 Suitable and properly maintained fire fighting equipment must be readily available for use if an emergency occurs during the refuelling.
4.3 Before carrying out hot refuelling on an off-shore oil rig, gas rig or platform, a drilling ship or any other vessel, the approval of the operator or master of that installation or vessel must be obtained.
5 FUEL LOADING
5.1 The quantity of fuel to be loaded must be decided before hot refuelling is commenced.
5.2 A closed or open refuelling system may be used for hot refuelling.
5.3 If an open system of refuelling is used, there must be a means of quickly cutting off the fuel supply at the point of entry into the fuel tank of the helicopter.
5.4 Before the helicopter's fuel filler cap is removed, the refuelling equipment and the helicopter must be earthed and connected so as to ensure they are of the same electrical potential.
6 RADIO TRANSMISSIONS
6.1 While hot refuelling is taking place, radio transmissions from the helicopter must be restricted to the greatest extent practicable.
6.2 While hot refuelling is taking place, an HF transmitter or radar equipment on the helicopter must not be operated.
7 INSPECTION AND TESTING OF FUEL SYSTEM
7.1