AVIATION FUEL SAFETY.

Abstract

The report concerns the safe handling and usage of Aviation Gasolines, Jet A (Kerosine), and Jet B (JP-4), which are currently used as commercial aviation fuels. It was concluded that, while there are differences among the fuels, adoption of a single type of aviation turbine fuel by the entire industry would not significantly improve the over-all excellent safety record of commercial aviation, and that safety is more a function of equipment design, proper handling techniques, and rigorous precautions than of the particular fuel type employed.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0612760

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aviation Fuels
  • Aviation Gasoline
  • Chemical Industry
  • Commercial Aviation
  • Energetic Materials
  • Fuels
  • Gasoline
  • Jet Engine Fuels
  • Materials
  • Petroleum Industry

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.