ADR.OPS.D.060 Aircraft refuelling

(a)The aerodrome operator shall establish a procedure for aircraft refuelling.

(b)The procedure shall require the following:

(1)the prohibition of open flames and the use of electrical or similar tools likely to produce sparks or arcs within the refuelling zone;

(2)the prohibition to start ground power units during refuelling;

(3)the existence of an unobstructed path from the aircraft to allow the quick removal of fuel bowsers and persons in case of emergency;

(4)the correct bonding of aircraft and fuel supply sources and the correct application of earthing procedures;

(5)the immediate notification of the fuelling supervisor in case of fuel spillage and detailed instructions on how to handle fuel spillages;

(6)the positioning of ground support equipment in such a way that emergency exits are free of any obstruction to allow the expeditious evacuation of the passengers, if passengers are embarking or disembarking or remain in the aircraft during refuelling;

(7)the ready availability of fire extinguishers of a suitable type for at least initial intervention in the event of a fuel fire;

(8)the discontinuation of refuelling operations if electrical thunderstorms are at or in the vicinity of the aerodrome. [applicable until 26 March 2028 — Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1234] ADR.OPS.D.060 Apron safety during aircraft refuelling

(a)The aerodrome operator shall establish a procedure to ensure safety of operations on the apron during aircraft refuelling.

(b)The procedure shall require the following:

(1)the prohibition of open flames and the use of electrical or similar tools by the personnel in the immediate vicinity of the refuelling point likely to produce sparks or arcs within the refuelling zone;

(2)the prohibition to start ground power units during refuelling;

(3)for fuel trucks: the existence of an unobstructed path from the aircraft to allow the quick removal of fuel bowsers and persons in case of emergency;

(4)the correct bonding of aircraft and fuel supply sources and the correct application of earthing procedures;

(5)the immediate notification of the into-plane fuelling service provider in case of fuel spillage and detailed instructions on how to handle fuel spillages;

(6)the positioning of ground support equipment in such a way that emergency exits are free of any obstruction to allow the expeditious evacuation of the passengers, if passengers are embarking or disembarking or remain in the aircraft during refuelling;

(7)the ready availability of fire extinguishers of a suitable type for at least initial intervention in the event of a fuel fire;

(8)ensuring unobstructed way out for the fuelling vehicle and unobstructed access to the fuel hydrant and the emergency stop;

(9)the discontinuation of refuelling operations if electrical thunderstorms are at or in the vicinity of the aerodrome. [applicable from 27 March 2028 — Regulation (EU) 2025/21]