Fuel Tank Safety Continuation Training Course

Course Outline

Aims

The aim of this course is to give delegates an understanding of the developments in fuel tank safety and is founded on an in-depth understanding of the principles of the rule-making. It is produced by personnel who have been engaged in the development of SFAR 88 rulemaking in the USA and Europe since its inception in the TWA 800 accident investigation.

Objectives

The objectives of the course are:

1. To familiarise delegates with developments arising since the initial rule-making as well as reinforcing the lessons learned.

Benefits

The benefits of attending the course are:

1. To give attendees (if using organizational procedures and documents on-site) a tailored course that will meet individual needs and will assist in the development of procedures, and provide independent assessment of the effectiveness of local processes.

Who Should Attend

This course is important for those candidates who were first trained prior to 2008 and useful for other candidates who have had training from internal company training schemes. It is suitable for delegates engaged in the maintenance and airworthiness management of aircraft fuel tank safety systems and components. It is aimed at Supervisory/Management level as well as persons required to carry out tasks. 

Key Topics

The key topics of the course are:

• Updates on Type Certificate Holder recommendations and regulatory developments in the area of fuel tank system safety
• Latest recommendations as well as refresher trainer satisfying Part 145 and Part M continuation training requirements
• Major accidents and accident investigations and their conclusions involving fuel tank system safety, including TWA flight 800
• Theoretical background to fuel tank system safety issues
• The concept of Ignition source prevention
• The concept of flammability reduction
• Background to and objectives of SFAR 88 and INT/POL/25/12 and TGL 47 – CDCCLs, Airworthiness Limitations, Modifications 
• Changes to Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness and their availability to and use by maintenance personnel
• The purpose and hazards of Flammability Reduction Systems
• Case Studies include recent incidents and evidence of continuing un-safe conditions in fuel tank system installations

Materials

All Avisa’s courses are highly practical and include numerous exercises which are specific to the trainees’ needs and focus on their relevant job function.

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