Fuel Tank Ignition Source Prevention Guidelines
This online engineering PDH course focuses on the prevention of ignition sources within fuel tanks of transport category airplanes. It provides valuable knowledge for ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and enhancing the safety of fuel tank systems.
This course explores comprehensive insights of compliance with relevant regulations and safety assessments related to fuel tank systems. It covers essential topics such as the regulatory history of ignition source prevention, identification of potential ignition sources, and design considerations for fuel tank safety. Also, it explains system safety assessments, electrical hazards, and practical strategies for mitigating risks associated with fuel vapor ignition.
This 5 PDH online course is applicable to aerospace and transportation engineers, as well as other technical professionals involved in the design, modification, or certification of transport category airplanes.
This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Knowing the regulatory requirements related to fuel tank ignition source prevention
- Understanding the historical context and evolution of fuel tank safety regulations
- Familiarizing with potential ignition sources and the conditions that create them within fuel tanks
- Learning the principles of system safety assessments (SSA) for fuel tank systems
- Knowing the design considerations that minimize ignition risks in fuel tank systems
- Understanding the role of electrical systems in fuel tank safety and the hazards they may pose
- Familiarizing with the methods and devices used for ignition source prevention, including circuit protective devices
- Learning about maintenance and inspection requirements for ensuring ongoing compliance and safety
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