Pencil Drain Fixture for Aircraft Defueling

Abstract

A pencil drain fuel fixture for defueling aircraft pencil drains is provided. The pencil drain fixture has an extendable strut with a non-slip rubber base. The strut is set up on the tarmac under an aircraft pencil drain and extended to engage the drain. The upper end of the strut contains a funnel and pencil drain release rod mechanism which opens the pencil drain and by funnel and drain tube directs the fuel to a catch basin.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 15, 1997
Accession Number
ADA334629

Entities

People

  • Sidney L. Hannick

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  • United States Department of the Navy

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  • Aircraft Maintenance
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  • Airframes
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  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Fuel Cells
  • Fuel Sprays
  • Fuels
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  • Jet Engine Fuels
  • Landing Gear
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