JIG Workshop - JIG Standards

Dubai

April 23rd -24th 2013

Presenters:

Ger O’Donnell

Global Operations Standards & Compliance Manager

Shell Aviation (JIG Tech Forum Chair)

&

Nic Mason

Technical Services Manager

Q8 Aviation (JIG Ops Com Chair)

Agenda:

JIG Standards

Technical Forum Committee TF Drafting Working Group

JIG Technical Forum work topics for 2013

JIG Issue 12 & Process

JIG Issue 11 – Changes

JIG Inspection Process - Updates

JIG Standards

JIG Structure

TF Drafting WG

Misfuelling Prevention WG

JITS WG

Website WG

Checklist

Technical Forum Committee

� Ger O Donnell, (Chair) Shell Aviation

� Neil Frances, BP

� Sylvain Duperier, Total

� Terje Pedersen, Statoil

� Bill Simpson, Q8

� Nan Yanbo, Chevron

� Francesco Pristera, ENI

� Dave Pullinger, ExxonMobil

� Tony Rowe, JIG

All Associate Members including but not limited to:

� AFS , APSCO , ASIG, CEPMA, CLH Aviacion, ConocoPhillips, IATA (2 reps), EKO, ENOC, EI, Hansaconsult, OFC, Petronas, PTT,

SAFCO, Skytanking, Vitol Aviation, Vitol Terminal, Vopak & World Fuel Services, All Associate Member companies.

Technical Forum Drafting working Group

� Ger O Donnell, (Chair) Shell Aviation

� Neil Frances BP

� Sylvain Duperier, Total

� Terje Pedersen, Statoil

� Bill Simpson, Q8

Technical Forum Drafting working Group

� Nan Yanbo, Chevron

� Francesco Pristera, ENI

� Dave Pullinger, ExxonMobil Aviation

� Tony Rowe, JIG

Two Associate Members to be nominated in 2013:

JIG WORK TOPICS FOR 2013

1. Embed JIG Issue 11 & inspection checklist for JIG 1,2 & 3

2. Continue work on Issue 12 (commenced in Q4 2012)

3. Issue technical bulletins as required e.g.

1. Filtration dP Switches (done)

2. AFQRJOS Issue 27 (done)

3. High level alarms (in progress)

4. Safety Bulletins (as required, 1 in 2013 done)

5. Product Quality (as required)

6. Common Processes (as required, e.g. Stock Control)

4. Expected Timeline for completion and roll-out of JIG Issue 12.

1. TF DWG over 2013/2014

2. Sign-off in late 2014 by JIG Ops Com and Council. Launch Q1 2015

3. Inspector training 2015 for commencement of inspections to Issue 12

4. JV Managers training to Issue 12 in 2015

5. Compliance required by end December 2015

Key Updates - General

� Wording harmonization achieved for JIG 1, 2, 3 issue 11 (Published Jan 2012) and JIG 4 issue 2. (Published November 2012)

� JIG 1, 2, 3 section 1.4 & JIG 4, section 1.1 new wording added –

“Where applicable national or regional legislation requires compliance with a standard that differs to the Standard, this shall be clearly documented. However, the use of Variance Approval Certificates is not required.”

� Mandatory requirements JIG Standards are now designated by the word “shall.” Recommendations and best practices are designated by the word “should.” Optional items are designated by the word “may.”

Note: Only the latest revision of any document or standard, referenced in the JIG

Standards, shall be considered. A glossary of terms, table of acronyms and a list of

useful publications is included at the beginning of the standard.

Summary of frequencies JIG 1

TEST FREQUENCY

Fuelling vehicles Daily Weekly Monthly 3-monthly 6-monthly Other Reference

Interlock override seals x 4.4

Interlock function x x 4.4

Bonding wires x x 4.5

Deadman override seals x 4.7.4

Deadman performance x Yearly 4.7.2

Pressure/surge control test x 4.7.1

Aviation hoses x x x A13

Aviation hose flush 2x hose

contents

Overwing fuelling hose

Underwing fuelling hose

X

x

4.8.3

Hose-end strainers x 4.16

Bulk meters x 4.9.1

Master meters 3 years 4.9.1

Critical pressure gauges x 4.10.1

Master pressure gauges 3 years 4.10.2

Piston differential press gauges x 4.10.3

Elevating platform lowering x 4.11

Elevating platform wand

sensors

x 4.11

Summary of frequencies JIG 1

TEST FREQUENCY Fuelling vehicles Daily Weekly Monthly 3-monthly 6-monthly Other Reference

Hydrant pit coupler wear check Yearly 4.12

Fueller tank low point draining x 5.2.1

Fueller tank/vents/manlids

inspection

x for top loaded

fuellers

Yearly 4.14

Fueller roof area water drains x 4.14

Fueller tank cleaning 5 years 4.14

Fuellers routinely used for

defuelling Assay testx 5.9

Product recovery tanks x 4.15

Electrical Equipment yearly 4.16

Fueller high level cut-off devices x Yearly high/

high wet test

4.17

Hydrometers & thermometers

Resistance Temperature Devices x

x 4.19

Fire extinguishers x x Yearly 4.20

Conductivity meters 3 years 4.22

Lanyards on reel (isolation check) x 3.3.2

Water slug valves on filters x A6.2.6

Summary of frequencies JIG 2

TEST FREQUENCY Airport Depots Daily Weekly Monthly 3-monthly 6-monthly Other Reference

Storage tank low point draining x 6.1.1

Floating suction arm check x 6.1.2

Tank vents and mesh screens x 6.1.3

Tank high level alarms x Yearly 6.1.4

Conductivity (if no fuel received) x 6.1.5

Periodic test (static stock) x 6.1.7

Double block & bleed valve drains x 6.1.8

Tank external visual inspection 1/2 years 6.2.1

Tank internal inspection and cleaning Cause or

3/5 years

6.2.1

Hydrant low point flushing x x 8.1.1

Flush unused hydrant pits/spurs x 8.1.3

Hydrant pit condition/cleaning x A14.1.1

Hydrant pit valve integrity check x A14.1.2

Hydrant pit valve dynamic test Yearly A14.2

Hydrant pit valve wear check Yearly A14.2

Hydrant emergency shut down x 8.4

Hydrant integrity (leak detection) x 8.7.1

Hydrant/buried line pressure test Yearly 8.7.2

Hydrant valve chamber check x Yearly 8.10

Hydrant low point servicing vehicle tank sump

flushing

x 2.3.4 (j)

Summary of frequencies JIG 1&2

TEST FREQUENCY Airport Depots Daily Weekly Monthly 3-monthly 6-monthly Other Reference

Bonding wires x x 10.1

Bulk meters x 10.3.1

Master meters 3 years 10.3.1

Critical pressure gauges x 10.4.1

Master pressure gauges 3 years 10.4.2

Piston DP gauges x 10.4.3

Aviation pressure hoses x x x A13

Gauze strainers x A6.5

Hydrometers & thermometersResistance Temperature Devices (RTDs) x

x 10.6.4

10.6.1

Conductivity Meter 3 years 10.12

Torque wrench 5 years 10.12

Fire extinguishers x Yearly 10.7

Stock control x 10.11

Filter draining x A6.2.1

Filter Dp graphs x A6.2.2

Filter colorimetric test x A6.2.3

Filter internal inspection Yearly A6.2.4

Micro filters 3 years A6.3.1

Coalescer element change 3 years A6.3.2

Monitor element change As per

manufacturerA6.3.4

Key Updates – Variances

No variances that modify the requirements of the standards shall be approved without the unanimous

agreement of International Head Offices of the JIG Joint Venture participants. The approval process shown below

shall apply to all JIG Joint Venture locations included on the JIG Inspection Programme:

A Variance Approval Certificate (see Appendix A2 of JIG 1 and forms section of the JIG website) shall be prepared

and agreed by the local technical/management/board, without delay.

The Joint Venture manager submits the Variance Approval Certificate as an email attachment to the JIG

Administrator (trowejeta1@aol.com), requesting approval within a specified deadline. The JIG Administrator

will coordinate a review by the international participant companies.

Participant JIG Operations Committee representatives reply to the other participant Operations Committee

members, copy to the JIG Administrator (trowejeta1@aol.com), giving their approval or outlining their reasons

for not agreeing to the proposed variance.

The JIG Administrator informs the Joint Venture (copy to participants) when approval is complete, retains copies

of all approved Variance Approval Certificates and brings items of general interest to the attention of the

relevant JIG Committee.

Where a proposed variance is not approved, the JIG Administrator informs the Joint Venture manager.

Approved Variance Certificates shall show an expiry date that shall be the minimum time required for

compliance. Any extension shall be reviewed by the relevant JIG council members.

Where applicable national or regional legislation requires compliance with a standard that differs from this

Standard, this shall be clearly documented using a Variance Approval Certificate. (Note the Head Office approval

section is not required in this case.)

Key Updates – Variances

Key Updates – Appearance & Visual Check

Work carried out to clarify where Chemical Water Detector Testing is required resulted in definitions of

• Appearance Check (Clear & Bright) – new!

• Visual Check

• Control Check

And also a Table detailing where each check was required

Key Updates – Appearance & Visual Check

Appearance Check (Clear and Bright)

This check is a field test to confirm that aviation fuel meets the appearance requirement of the specification.

Aviation fuel shall be of the correct colour and be visually clear, bright and free from solid matter and

undissolved water at normal ambient temperature.

Samples for Appearance Check shall be drawn into scrupulously clean, clear glass jars or “visijars” (see 2.2.3 (b),

Field sampling containers).

Test requirements are shown in the table below.

Sample quantity required: 1 litre after flushing sampling line.

The following should serve as a guide to the Appearance Check of fuel samples:

Colour. The various grades of Avgas are dyed to aid recognition while the colour of aviation Jet fuels may vary,

usually in the range from water white to straw colour.

Undissolved water (free water) will appear as droplets on the sides, or as bulk water on the bottom of the

sample jar. In Jet fuel it can also appear as a cloud or haze (suspended water).

Solid matter (particulate matter), generally consisting of small amounts of rust, sand, dust, scale etc., suspended

in the fuel or settled out on the bottom of the jar.

The terms “Clear” and “Bright” are independent of the natural colour of fuel. “Clear” refers to the absence of

sediment or emulsion. “Bright” refers to the sparkling appearance of fuel having no cloud or haze.

If any water/dirt is observed, the sampling procedure shall be repeated until a clear and bright sample is

obtained.

Jet fuel Avgas

Appearance/Colour X X

Particulate contaminant (visual) X X

Water – visual X X

Key Updates – Appearance & Visual Check

Visual Check

A Visual Check is an Appearance Check for Jet fuel with the addition of a chemical water check (see 2.3.3 (h)).

Use a Velcon Hydrokit, Shell Water Detector, or an alternative IATA approved type such as the POZ-T or CASRI

Detector.

Samples for a Visual Check shall be drawn into scrupulously clean, clear glass jars or “visijars” (see 2.2.3 (b), Field

sampling containers).

Control Check

This is an Appearance Check plus fuel density determination. This check is frequently made to confirm the

correct grade and unchanged quality of fuel stocks by comparison of the result with the value shown on the

documentation. If these two figures (corrected to standard temperature conditions) differ by more than 3kg/m3,

contamination should be suspected and the matter shall be investigated before the aviation fuel is accepted for

use.

Key Updates – Appearance & Visual Check

Operation Control Check 1 Visual Check

(CWD Required)

Appearance Check1

Receipts by pipeline, (dedicated or multi-

product) barge/coastal vessels before and

during discharge X

Receipts by rail or road tank car X

Receipt tank sample for recertification

X

Airport storage tank sump drain before release

for serviceX X

In service airport storage tanks sump drain –

daily

X

Airport storage tanks sump drain not in service

(settling or awaiting release)X

Airport fixed filter vessel sumps (receipt) and

strainers

X

Airport hydrant filter, loading filter and vehicle

filter sumps - daily

X

Fueller drain points – routine off-ramp (fueller

tank draining after filling)

X

Sampling during fuelling and defuelling X 2

Hydrant low point servicing vehicle tank sump

flushing before use and after use – dailyX

Hydrant low point flushing – each low point

running sampleX

Key updates – Sampling Diagram Improved

Key Updates – Filters

Status:

JIG requirement to determine ‘maximum operational (maximum achievable) flow rate’ on filter vessels, also recommend to use this value for differential pressure (dp) correction as opposed to ‘maximum rated flow’ of the vessel. Maximum Operational Flow to be marked on the vessel.

EI 1583 6th Edition Filter Monitors – requirement was to implement 2 inch by end 2012 – advantages - media migration quantitative evaluation, salt resistance, end cap component adhesion. JIG Bulletin 49 (Jan 2012) mandated use of 6th edition by end 2012.

At IATA, it was agreed to go with EI wording proposal of maximum achievable flow and vessels should be de-rated where necessary and elements removed and blanks fitted in the correct order / position.

Key Updates – Hydrants

Hydrant Leak Detection systems

• Last Update: Survey of Tightness Control Systems’ operation in Europe, new EI standard and guidance material for leak-testing and monthly monitoring and annual cathodic protection system check was proposed.

• Status: EI to develop standard (EI 1560) and guidance material for leak detection and pressure testing of hydrant systems. New JIG 2 wording.

• ”and cathodically protected where appropriate. Cathodic protection should be installed for all new hydrant systems.”

• “EI 1540 Cathodic protection should be installed for all new hydrant systems.”

• “Where fitted, an agreed maintenance programme shall be in place. Monthly monitoring by competent persons and an annual full system check

by a trained & competent person is required.”

Key Updates – Hydrants

Arrangement for testing Hydrant Pit Valve Closing time on Hydrant Pit Valves fitted with Dual Pilot Valves.

Vehicle Air Supply

Normal Configuration (Fuelling and Flushing from Hydrant Pit Valve)

Deadman

Pressure Regulator

Timer Switch

ILPCV

Air

vent

Hydrant Pit Valve

Test Valve

Vehicle Air Supply

TEST Configuration for testing Dual Pilot Valve Closing Time

Deadman

Pressure Regulator

Timer Switch

ILPCV

Air vent

Hydrant Pit Valve

Test Valve

Key Updates – Hydrant Pump Protection

� Suggested Hydrant pump process, safety features, and their maintenance:

� Hydrant pump process management should be controlled by a Programmable Logical Controller

� Back pressure control valves on recirculation lines shall be maintained periodically according to manufacturer specifications

� Maintenance operations shall be done by competent personnel trained by the manufacturer or their approved representative to perform the required tasks.

� On the basis of Risk Assessment, other instrumentation should be installed such as infrared heat and fire detection, bearing vibration monitoring, bearing temperature monitoring, product temperature monitoring.

� Suitable provision of fire-fighting equipment shall be determined by a risk assessment.

Key Updates - Tanks

Maximum intervals (years)

Visual inspection from

outside

Internal inspection and

cleaninga

JET FUEL

Normal frequency 1 Causeb or 3

When conditions stipulated are

met c

2 Causeb or 5

“Cause” for aviation fuel tanks is defined as:

• Tank internal surfaces are dirty, i.e. the inspection reveals microbial growth or build up of sediment exceeding

approximately 20% of the tank bottom surface

• Presence of microbiological contamination, excessive dirt, rust or other debris in water drain samples

• Fuel quality downstream indicates the presence of excessive contamination, e.g. short filter life, poor Millipore

results or high particle counts (e.g. 18/16/14 which approximates to 1mg/litre of an average dirt containing rust

and sand.)

• The condition of the water drain samples shows the presence of excessive rust or microbiological growth or

surfactant contamination.

• “Cause” shall require more frequent tank cleaning than the maximum limits shown.

• C – Necessary conditions. Agreement of Participants, Historical record of cleanliness, effective inspection without

entry and fully epoxy lined .

Key Updates – Tanks

New Text for JIG 2/3

6.22

No chemicals, or cleaning materials that could adversely affect the aviation fuel to be stored in the tanks, shall be used unless required for decontamination of the tank. A Variance Approval Certificate shall be required. If it was found necessary to use a cleaning chemical or if repairs were carried out, or if required by one of the participants, a Composite Sample shall be taken for a Periodic Test before product release.

Key Updates - PRTs

New Text for JIG 2 and JIG 3

6.2.5 – “Product Recovery Tanks (Not applicable to tank-side fast flush

tanks). Tanks shall be inspected without entry quarterly for cleanliness and

condition. Cleaning and repairs to the internal lining shall be carried out as

necessary. An industry endorsed microbial growth test on a sump sample

after flushing, may be carried out as an alternative to quarterly inspections.

Key Updates – Underwing Fuelling

Hydrant systems: Underwing fuelling

Status:

•Two hydrant fuelling connection procedures allowed now but a single sequence of

disconnection required.

•Risk assessment criteria are included

•IATA would prefer one agreed sequence for all into-plane operators at each location,

but this is not within the control of JIG.

Key Updates – Underwing Fuelling

Appendix A9 (JIG 1) Recommended Hydrant Connection SequencesHydrant Dispenser Fuelling Connection / Disconnection Sequences (See 6.5.2)

Sequence 1 Sequence 2

Connection - Pit to Aircraft Connection – Aircraft to Pit

Bond to Aircraft Bond to Aircraft

Attach lanyard and pull to ensure pit valve is closed Connect delivery hose(s) to aircraft

Extend lanyard and remove dirt/moisture from pit valve

adapter and hydrant coupler

Attach lanyard and pull to ensure pit valve is closed

Connect hydrant pit coupler and airline to pit valve and

position pit marker

Extend lanyard and remove dirt/moisture from pit valve

adapter and hydrant coupler

Open hydrant pit coupler Connect hydrant pit coupler and airline to pit valve and

position pit marker

Connect delivery hose(s) to aircraft Open hydrant pit coupler

Get confirmation of fuel figure to start fuelling from A/C

engineer / pilot

Get confirmation of fuel figure to start fuelling from A/C

engineer / pilot

Open pit valve (if manually operated) Open pit valve (if manually operated)

Open meter delivery valve and activate deadman control to

start delivery

Open meter delivery valve and activate deadman control to

start delivery

Check hydrant pit coupler for leakage Check hydrant pit coupler for leakage

Note: If the sequence of connection and disconnection is broken due to distraction the operator shall begin the sequence again.

Key Updates – Underwing Fuelling

Appendix A9 (JIG 1) Recommended Hydrant Connection SequencesHydrant Dispenser Fuelling Connection / Disconnection Sequences (See 6.5.2)

Note: If the sequence of connection and disconnection is broken due to distraction the operator shall begin the sequence again.

Disconnection – Aircraft to pit

Release deadman and close meter delivery valve

Pull lanyard to close pit valve

Disconnect delivery hose(s) from aircraft

Replace the aircraft fuelling adapter cap (if fitted) and close the fuelling panel.

Close hydrant pit coupler

Disconnect hydrant coupler, airline, lanyard and pit marker; and stow

Remove bonding cable

Complete delivery documentation

COMPLETE THE 3600 WALKAROUND CHECK - REMEMBER TO LOOK UP TO AIRCRAFT COUPLINGS

Key Updates – Defuelling

Aircraft Defuelling

No longer any differentiation between a Load Adjustment or a Maintenance defuel – all defuels to be treated the same.

Defuelled product to be returned to an aircraft of the same airline or to an aircraft of another airline with their written permission.

Any additional requirement shall be negotiated as a separate contract between airline and into-plane fuel provider.

Key Updates – Pressure Control

Testing of fuelling vehicle pressure control systems simplified.

Routine verification of venturi sense pressures no longer required.

Surge testing of in-line pressure control valves no longer required.

Key Updates – Hoses

Simplified Table of Required Hose test pressures

Pump output pressure 6 monthly

hydrostatic

test/

pressure.

Commissioning

new hoses with

factory fitted

couplings

Attaching/ reattaching

couplings

Less than or equal to 5.5

bar (80psi)

No

requirement

15 bar 20 bar

Greater than 5.5 bar

(80psi)

15 bar test 15 bar 20 bar

Damaged hoses

Any of the following abnormalities noticed during daily operations or monthly or 6

monthly tests requires immediate hose replacement even if the hose was to pass a

hydrostatic pressure test:

• soft spots, kinks/ deformities, bulges or blisters, excessive abrasion or cracking

exposing the carcass textile reinforcement,

• any cut in the hose structure which has damaged the carcass textile fabric,

• if the hose has been run over once by any vehicle.

• No need to remove some hose fittings for testing.

Key Updates – Hoses

Improved Hose End Nozzle Screen Inspection Rig Diagram

Key Updates – Deadman & Reversing

Cordless Deadman Range

Last update:

Maximum range of 10m maybe insufficient, so 20m was proposed.

Status:

Issue 11, JIG 1, section 3.1.13, JIG 2, section 7.2.1 – “Cordless deadman controls

may be used provided that they are securely preset to shut down if the distance

between the hand-held control and the fuelling vehicle exceeds approximately

20 metres. This shall be evaluated on an annual basis.

Reversing of fuelling equipment and clear exit from stands

Status: Use of stand plans agreed on a minimal initial basis, reversing only with a

competent guide man (except minor repositioning of hydrant dispensers) and

controlled speed.

Key updates – Stand Plans

6.2.2 Stand Plans

Stand plans, drawn to scale, should be developed with the airport authority for every

aircraft parking position. These stand plans provide guidance for the fuelling operator

in the safest approach and exit route to/from the aircraft fuelling position. Similar

parking positions may be consolidated into a single plan. These shall show as a

minimum:

• stand number and location

• aircraft types (include all aircraft likely to use the stand)

• location of hydrant pits and hydrant emergency stop buttons (if applicable)

• fuelling vehicle access/exit routes (shown by colour-coded arrows)

• fuelling vehicle parking position during fuelling

• fuelling vehicle standby position while waiting to fuel

• Stand plans should be prepared in a suitable format for retention in fuelling

vehicle cabs.

Key updates – Stand Plans

Key Updates – Additions

“Should” and “Shall” Definition (removal / replacement of terms

“must” and “it is recommended”.

Glossary of terms

List of Acronyms

Key Updates – Inspection Checklist

� Draft checklist circulated to Inspectors in Mid April.

� Checklist sub-group of JIG inspectors formed and worked on new checklist from

April – August.

� Updated Checklist agreed by Operations Committee

� Went live in JITS on 1st January 2013.

Key Changes:

� All JIG Inspections in 2013 will be performed using the new Checklist.

� Overall Assessment: 3 types-Good, Satisfactory or Less Than Satisfactory

� Option for nomination of an Excellent Certificate for sites ranked GOOD

� All Recommendations will have “Due Dates” for completion.

� Due Dates: At least 3 months from report date (max 6 wks after visit) unless

considered risk demands earlier due date.

� Due Dates: Maximum date of 12 months from inspection. Most open RECs will

therefore be Overdue in next inspection.

What Are Your Questions?

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t h a n 1 0 n e w rec o m m e n d at io n s , m o s t ly o f a m in o r n a t u r e , in t h e c u r r en t r ep o r t .

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