Refuel / Defuel Observation — what QA looks for

Fuel servicing ops: bonding/grounding, fire guard, PPE, exclusion zones, emergency equipment. (fuel servicing · hot refuel · concurrent servicing)

What QA looks for
When observing aircraft refueling, QA should look for:

1. Program compliance and authorization — Verify that Hot Refuel/Defuel and Aircraft-to-Aircraft Refuel operations are conducted by personnel certified per MAJCOM Supplement requirements for QA hot pit certifying officials, PAD Supervisors, Team Members, and Aircraft-to-Aircraft Refueling Supervisors [DAFI 21-101 para 6.2.1.5].

2. Technical Order and directive adherence — Confirm that all refueling procedures comply with applicable technical orders, directives, and publications [AFMAN 21-200 para 7.3.3.1].

3. Unsafe acts — Stop and document any observed unsafe acts (DSV) immediately; QA Inspectors have authority to observe and correct maintenance activities including refueling [DAFI 21-101 para 6.2.1.5, ACCI 21-1709 para 4.8.5.1.1].

4. Safety violations and technical violations — Document observed events or conditions with safety implications or technical violations not related to established procedures [ACCI 21-1709 para 4.8.5].

5. Respiratory protection (if applicable) — If personnel use respirators during refueling operations, verify compliance with medical evaluation and fit-testing requirements [29 CFR 1910.134].

Refer to MAJCOM Supplements 16–20 for specific certifier and team member role requirements during hot refueling operations.

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🔎 Derived guidance — no indexed publication publishes a literal checklist for this specific inspection or evaluation. Each item above is inferred by applying the cited governing requirement to it. The controlling document is the published RIL / MICT checklist or your locally approved evaluation list — pull it before inspecting or writing a finding.
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DAFI 21-101 · para 6.2.1.5 as of 2026-03-16 · View in PDF → · official source ↗

perform as the primary technical advisory agency for maintenance actions and to assist work center supervisors in reviewing tasks involved in supporting the maintenance effort. MXG QA Inspectors have the authority to observe, correct and document applicable maintenance activities performed within the MXG. QA will: 6.2.1. Implement and administer the MSEP and other programs as applicable to include: 6.2.1.1. Product Improvement Program (PIP). (T-2) 6.2.1.1.1. DR. (T-2) 6.2.1.1.2. Product improvement inputs. (T-2) 6.2.1.2. Aircraft and equipment impoundment procedures IAW Chapter 7. 6.2.1.3. Functional Check Flight (FCF) program IAW this Chapter. (T-2) 6.2.1.4. W&B Program IAW this Chapter. 6.2.1.5. Hot Refuel/Defuel and Aircraft-to-Aircraft Refuel Programs if applicable. (T-2) 6.2.2. Review

r to MAJCOM Supplement 14 Installed Engine Run by Mission Design Series (Note 2) Refer to MAJCOM Supplement 15 Engine Blade Blending Refer to MAJCOM Supplement 16 QA hot pit certifying officials and QA hot pit certifier augmentees (squadron certifying officials) (Note 1) Refer to MAJCOM Supplement 17 Hot Refueling PAD Supervisor/"A" Member (Note 2) Refer to MAJCOM Supplement 18 Hot Refueling Team Member (“B” or “D” member) (Note 2) Refer to MAJCOM Supplement 19 Aircraft to Aircraft Refueling Supervisor (Note 2) Refer to MAJCOM Supplement 20 Uninstalled Engine Operations (Test Stand and ETS) Run by TMS (Note 2) Refer to MAJCOM Supplement 21 Uninstalled Engine Run Certifying Officials by TMS (Note 1) Refer to MAJCOM Supplement 22 Aircraft Inlet/Intake/Exhaust Inspection/Certification (Note 2

udited and annotate any findings (T-1). A4.2. QA Manager Responsibilities in Specific Areas of FM. Periodically the QA Manager will be tasked by AFAFO or MAJCOM/AFIMSC/DRU/FOAs to complete QARs on items of interest. Likewise, the QA Manager must conduct on-going QA reviews to assess organizational performance. These locally determined QARs can be based on the QAMs observation of mission needs; comptroller’s discretion; suggestions from FM staff; the section’s directives, guides, and regulations; self-assessment items; cross-feed items; latest training; FIAR events; etc. The QA Manager must look across all FM and use risk management to ensure priority areas are accounted for in these QARs. The following are standardized requirements and areas of interest in the different sections. Together

AFGSCI 21-106 · para 2.4.3 as of 2026-07-09 · open official PDF ↗

s responsible for conducting evaluations on all AFGSC and AETC FTD assigned LMV operators, maintaining Evaluation/Observation reports, and conducting trend analysis for deficiencies noted by QA and/or work center supervision. QA will: 2.4.1. Analyze all evaluation and work center supervision observation forms for identification of trends. Any trends identified will be published in monthly and quarterly QA Summaries. 2.4.2. Maintain all Evaluation/Observation reports (AFGSC Form 67, AFGSC Large Maintenance Vehicle Evaluation/Observation) for a minimum of 12 months. 2.4.3. Include trend analysis of FTD evaluations for the MXG/CC. 2.5. 377th Test Evaluation Group Commander (377 TEG/CC) Responsibilities. The 377 TEG/CC is the release authority for all movements of loaded PTs or TEs at Vandenbe

ACCI 21-1709 · para 4.8.5.1 as of 2025-04-07 · open official PDF ↗

personnel, jeopardize equipment reliability or warrant discontinuing a process or equipment operation. 4.8.4.3.2.1. CAT II minor findings will be documented for trends but are not to be counted against the AQL. 4.8.5. Observations. This category represents observed events or conditions with safety implications or technical violations not related to an evaluation or inspection, are considered unsafe, in violation of established procedures, or in the case of equipment, unfit for operations. ACCI21-1709 31 AUGUST 2023 33 Observations include: DSVs, TDVs, and UCRs. The MAJCOM-approved QA database is used to document any of the following conditions: 4.8.5.1. DSV. An observed unsafe act by an individual. 4.8.5.1.1. The QA Inspector must stop the unsafe act immediately. (T-2) 4.8.5.1.2. The QA I

AFMAN 21-200 · para 7.3.3.1 as of 2022-03-09 · open official PDF ↗

n Program (MSEP). QA shall assess unit compliance and look for areas to improve unit performance. (T-1). The program is established in a manner that assists QA inspectors in readily identifying and tracking all minimum inspection and evaluation. QA will review and update the plan quarterly in association with maintenance managers. (T-1). QA will ensure this plan includes applicable requirements from Table 7.3, Table 7.4, and Table 7.5. (T-1). When developing the plan, QA will:50 AFMAN21-200 9 AUGUST 2018 7.3.1. Address areas of concern identified by maintenance managers. (T-1). 7.3.2. Tailor the plan for each squadron, flight, or section mission. (T-2). 7.3.3. Include the following QA Focus Areas: 7.3.3.1. T.O.s, directives, and publications compliance. (T-1). 7.3.3.2. Maintenance document

AFGSCI 21-106 · para 5.3.4 as of 2026-07-09 · open official PDF ↗

recommendation, work center supervision (OIC, NCOIC, or Production Superintendent) will conduct a face-to-face interview with LMV operators. Recertification will be documented on AFGSC Form 68. 5.3.2.1. Vehicle characteristics: Tailor the briefing to the specific vehicle(s) the operator(s) are licensed to operate. 5.3.2.2. Lead vehicle safety observer responsibilities IAW paragraph 2.11. 5.3.2.3. Safety observer responsibilities IAW paragraph 2.12. 5.3.2.4. Operator responsibilities IAW paragraph 2.13. 5.3.3. Operators that go overdue on annual observation must have QA perform a road evaluation IAW paragraph 4.1. QA evaluations will be documented using AFGSC Form 67. 5.3.4. The squadron Commander or designated representative will endorse the recertification on AFGSC Form 68. 5.3.4.1. Previ

AFH 10-644 · para 23.8.3.1 as of 2021-01-06 · View in PDF → · official source ↗

ese same senses can be of equal value to the evader. 533 23.8.2. Camouflaging How useful these senses are depends primarily on range. For this reason, basic camouflage stresses visual concealment which is relatively long range. Most people are accustomed to looking from one position on the ground to another position on the ground. 23.8.3. Direct and Indirect Observation The evaders must also have an understanding of the types of observation used by the enemy. There are two categories of observation: direct and indirect. 23.8.3.1. Direct Observation Direct observation refers to the process whereby the observer looks directly at the object itself without the use of any type of augmentation such as real-time satellite and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) feeds, field glasses, and/or sniper-scop

29 CFR 1910.134 · para 1910.134 as of 2026-07-09 · official source ↗ ← cited by DAFI 21-101

d, the employer shall provide a PAPR if the PLHCP's medical evaluation finds that the employee can use such a respirator; if a subsequent medical evaluation finds that the employee is medically able to use a negative pressure respirator, then the employer is no longer required to provide a PAPR. (7) Additional medical evaluations. At a minimum, the employer shall provide additional medical evaluations that comply with the requirements of this section if: (i) An employee reports medical signs or symptoms that are related to ability to use a respirator; (ii) A PLHCP, supervisor, or the respirator program administrator informs the employer that an employee needs to be reevaluated; (iii) Information from the respiratory protection program, including observations made during fit testing and pro

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