For fuel spills, which statement best describes the notification requirements?

For fuel spills, which statement best describes the notification requirements?

• A. Airfield Operations for any spill; Los Angeles Fire Department if spill is over ten (10) gallons of Jet A or any amount of aviation gasoline
• B. Airfield Operations for any spill; Los Angeles Fire Department only if spill exceeds 50 gallons
• C. Notify Security for any spill
• D. Inform the Aircraft Owner after assessing spill

Answer: (A)

The main concept here is getting the right people involved at the right time to control a fuel spill safely. The first step is to notify Airfield Operations for any spill, so on-field safety coordination can begin and the proper responders can be alerted quickly. The fire department becomes involved based on the type and amount of fuel spilled: if Jet A spill is more than 10 gallons, or if any amount of aviation gasoline is spilled, Los Angeles Fire Department must be called. Aviation gasoline is more volatile, so even small amounts require fire department involvement to manage fire and explosion risks. This approach ensures immediate containment and protection of people and aircraft, rather than waiting for further assessment or routing the notification through Security or the Aircraft Owner.

The main concept here is getting the right people involved at the right time to control a fuel spill safely. The first step is to notify Airfield Operations for any spill, so on-field safety coordination can begin and the proper responders can be alerted quickly. The fire department becomes involved based on the type and amount of fuel spilled: if Jet A spill is more than 10 gallons, or if any amount of aviation gasoline is spilled, Los Angeles Fire Department must be called. Aviation gasoline is more volatile, so even small amounts require fire department involvement to manage fire and explosion risks. This approach ensures immediate containment and protection of people and aircraft, rather than waiting for further assessment or routing the notification through Security or the Aircraft Owner.