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Question | Answer |
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201. Who administers the Caution Tag Program? | Fuels laboratory. |
201. What acts as the USAF's service control point? | AFPET. |
201. Who is the first line of defense in fuel quality assurance? | Fuels laboratory. |
201. Who is charged with daily management of fuels resources? | FISC. |
201. Who manages matters associated with quality, inventory, and the physical condition of fuels terminals? | DESC regions. |
201. Who is the focal point for documentation of all fuels account as outlined in AFMAN 23-110, Volume 2, Part Two? | FSC. |
201. Who acts as integrated manager/DOD central procurement agent for bulk petroleum, natural gas, coal and associated services? | DESC. |
201. Formulates and disseminates instructions and other directives that cover operations not specified in detail in AFMAN 23-110, Volume 2? | MAJCOM. |
201. Who ensures complete accountability and responsibility for handling of bulk petroleum fuels and missile fuels at each Air Force base? | FMT. |
202. What color text is used on the BSM-E log sheet to signify completed or cancelled servicing operations. | Gray. |
202. When completing a BSM-E servicing log, which function key is used to input a TDY request? | F3. |
202. Which BSM-E status board is used to store information about R-12s and hose carts. | Hydrants status board. |
202. How many status boards does BSM-E use to give controllers up-to-date information? | Eight. |
202. List the information a fuels controller should provide an operator at the time of dispatch. | Grade of fuel to be services, refueling vehicle/equipment registration number, authorized delivery point, reason and estimated quantity of defuel (if applicable), and applicable fuel servicing checklist. |
Define intransit variance. | The difference between the quantity shipped and the quantity received. |
List the intransit and storage tolerance factors for MOGAS. | 0.5% (.005). |
What formula would be used to calculate storage gain/loss tolerances? | Gain/loss divided by the sum of the beginning inventory + receipts + gains (injections and regrades). |
How often are variances reported? | Monthly. |
When determining variances, what loss category should be used for losses caused by nature? | Major disasters. |
Which base organization is responsible for developing aircraft flying schedules? | Aircraft Maintenance. |
Who is responsible for reviewing aircraft flying schedules and coordinating with the fuels operation superintendent to ensure all mission requirements are met? | The FISC Superintendent. |
What form is used to record fuel transactions to non-DOD customers? | DD Form 1898. |
What agency assigns "T" DODAACs to Non-DOD customers that are authorized credit sales? | DESC. |
Through whom must VIL key request be coordinated? | The unit financial resource manager responsible for oversight and management of unit operating funds. |
How long must a copy of the VIL key request and the signed vehicle/equipment VIL key listing be maintained in the DFSP document control file? | Three years. |
What information should be entered in the vehicle identification field when encoding VIL keys for rental cars? | The vehicle license plate number. |
When encoding VIL keys, when would the Customer Supplemental Billing DODAAC field be used? | When the payment office DODAAC is different than the customer DODAAC. |
List the forms that are required to be maintained in a servicing clipboard. | AFTO Form 422, Differential Pressure Log, AF Form 1232, Bulk Fuel Issue/Defuel Summary, and a sufficient quantity of DD Forms 1898, Fuel Sales Slip. |
When is marking and color-coding of clipboards not required? | When handling only one type of aviation or ground fuel. |
What are the color-coding requirements for a JP-8 servicing clipboard? | Yellow with blue stripes. |
What color stripes would be used on a diesel fuel servicing clipboard to denote biodiesel? | Green. |
What clipboard color denotes automotive gasoline products, such as leaded and unleaded gasoline, as well as ethanol? | Red. |
What is the primary means of communication between the FSC and other operating activities? | Intrabase radios. |
Who is responsible for the effective management of PWCS items? | The flight PWCS manager. |
Radio 10 codes are listed in what publication? | AFI 23-201, Attachment 2. |
Who must fuels controllers notify in the event of a disaster or emergency? | The entire fuels management flight, the squadron commander, and the wing command post. |
Who designates a backup facility as an alternate FSC? | FISC Superintendent. |
What does the charging manifold assembly on an FCS 2001 cryogenic sampler include? | A sample cup assembly, a shielded cup assembly, a sample inlet port, a cooling liquid outlet port, heat transfer fins, and a burst disc to protect the assembly from over pressure. |
What type of contaminants is present in the atmosphere and can be added to LOX during production? | Hydrocarbons. |
Which LOX contaminant is considered the most hazardous? | Acetylene. |
Which three distinct forms of inert solids can be found in LOX? | Particulate matter, moisture, and carbon dioxide. |
What three things do area labs analyze in samples from LOX storage tanks? | Purity, odor, and minor constituents. |
When pressurizing a LOX storage tank for a sampling operation, how much pressure should you build up in the tank to obtain a good sample? | 30 psi. |
After connecting the fill hose to the charging manifold assembly inlet, what should you do next? | Slowly open the valve on the storage tank and allow the liquid to flow through the hose into the charging manifold assembly and out through the outlet fitting. |
How long should the sampling valve on the FCS 2001 sampler be left open to capture a sample? | Two minutes. |
Unless otherwise specified, what is the minimum sample size for aviation fuel to be sent to an off-base laboratory? | Two gallons. |
What type of overpacking must not be used because of sample contamination? | Vermiculite. |
What form is used to identify a fuel sample for shipment? | AFTO Form 475. |
What types of water are always present to some extent in fuel? | Both fresh and salt water, as well as dissolved water. |
What term is used to describe water that has settled out of fuel? | Free water. |
List the sources of sediment commonly found in fuel systems. | Storage tanks, metal vessels, filter or filter separator elements, valves, pumps, meters, pipelines, hoses, gaskets, diaphragms, and seals. |
What is the most common solid contaminant found in fuel? | Rust. |
Recoverable and waste petroleum products are separated into how many categories? | Five. |
What should be done with commingled products containing synthetics, lead, or halogenated hydrocarbons? | They should be disposed of as hazardous waste. |
At a minimum, how many times should a reclaimed product that has been returned to storage be filtered before re-issue to an aircraft? | Two. |
When returning reclaimed product to hydrants, what blending ratio should be maintained? | One gallon of reclaimed fuel to 10 gallons of hydrant tank contents. |
With whom should sampling and disposal of fuel tank dike drainage and tank bottom water be coordinated? | Base environmental manager. |
At what temperature is the API gravity test most accurate? | 60 degrees F. |
What is the acceptable temperature range for the API gravity test? | 30 to 90 degrees F. |
When using a hydrometer, where do you take a correct reading? | Where the principle surface of the liquid cuts the scale. |
What table provides conversions for observed API gravity to API gravity at 60 degrees F for JP-8? | ATSM D 1250, Volume II, Table 5B. |
What is the most accurate way to determine total solid content in fuel samples? | The bottle method. |
Within the test procedures for solids and filtration time within the bottle method testing, what temperature range must the fuel be kept at? | 64 to 86 degrees F. |
What is the preferred method for measuring water content in the fuel? | Gamma Aqua Glo method. |
How is free water indicated when performing AEL free water analysis? | In parts per million by the standard located in the AEL detector. |
What steps must you take if the Aqua Glo test pad is not read immediately after sampling? | Place in a desiccator to prevent moisture pickup from the air. |
When calibrating the EMCEE model 1152 conductivity meter, what reading should you get if the probe is stamped with the number 35? | 345 to 355. |
When performing FSII analysis, at least how many minutes should pass after the separatory funnel has been placed in the ring stand to allow for fuel water separation? | Two minutes. |
What must be done with flammable chemicals and fuels when performing flashpoint determination? | All flammable chemicals and fuels in the laboratory must be tightly capped and placed under an operating exhaust hood or in a closed cabinet. |
Describe how base-level stocks of diesel fuel can be winterized locally if winter grade diesel fuel is unavailable. | By blending kerosene or other low cloud point solvents or fuel with base-level stocks. |
During what time period should bases that have experienced cold weather problems with diesel fuel perform cloud point/cold pour point tests on all DF-2 received? | October through March. |
When performing cloud point/cold pour point analysis, why should all testing procedures involving the final bath be performed under an operating exhaust or fume hood? | The isopropyl alcohol used in the final cloud point bath is flammable. |
Why should carbon dioxide only be used in a well ventilated area when performing cloud-point/cold pour point analysis? | Carbon dioxide displaces oxygen, which can lead to asphyxiation. |
How should a cloud point temperature be recorded? | To the nearest whole degree. |
What BSM-E module do laboratory technicians use to record sampling information? | The quality control module. |
When creating a new sample record, what information do you enter in the SAMPLE ID user field? | The name of the operator that took the sample. |
How are failed tests identified in Quality Control browse? | Failed test appear in red text. |
Who is responsible for determining which element in the fuels flight will manage danger tags? | Fuels management team. |
When is the base safety office notified that a danger tag has been removed? | During normal duty hours. |
Who is responsible for notifying the FSC when a caution tag is placed or removed? | NCOIC Fuels Laboratory or laboratory personnel. |
What is the most common method used for securing clipboards for equipment placed on QC hold? | A locked box with a slot big enough to place the clipboards through. |
What is the purpose of trend analysis? | Trend analysis is performed in order to identify significant negative trends patterns that develop in fuel quality. |
Who defines what constitutes a negative trend? | The FMT. |
With what agency should the fuels material control supervisor coordinate supply and equipment transactions? | Base LRS. |
How long should documents received and/or generated by the GPC cardholder to support transactions be retained? | Three years. |
Within how many workdays at the end of the billing cycle should the GPC cardholder reconcile transactions and approve their electronic statements of accounts? | Three. |
What items should the GPC cardholder verify before making an open-market purchase? | The dollar amount is corrected and that no sales tax has ben inclued. |
List the information the GPC cardholder should instruct the vendor to include on the shipment document or packing slip. | Cardholder name, correspondence symbol, building number, room number, street address, city and state, cardholder telephone number, and the term "Government-wide Purchase Card." |
How much retainability is required for personnel attending ABFDS or FARP school? | Two years. |
When should the fuels mobility supervisor schedule flight physicals and physiological training for FARP and ABFDS trained personnel? | At least 45 days before the due date. |
With whom should the fuels mobility supervisor work in conjunction with to ensure the appropriate SEI is awarded to personnel completing specialized training? | The fuels training supervisor. |
What two forms should the fuels mobility supervisor maintain for assigned ABFDS qualified personnel? | AF Form 702 and AF Form 1042. |
At what locations should a Fuels Mobility Support element be established? | At locations storing or using mobility equipment. |
List the criteria that must be met before an individual in upgrade training can be assigned a 5-skill level. | Completion of 5-level CDCs, completion of all 5 level core tasks outlined in the Specialty Training Standard, completion of a minimum 15 months OJT (9 months for retrainees), and a recommendation of the trainee's supervisor. |
When are individuals placed in 7-skill level upgrade training? | On the first day of the promotion cycle after being selected for promotion to SSgt. |
What agency approves core task waivers for Air National Guard personnel? | Headquarters Air National Guard. |
How often should the fuels training supervisor review all training records? | Semiannually. |
At what locations are formal rotational training programs not required? | At locations with fewer than 15 military personnel and those assignments with 12 to 15 month tours. |