To gain the most value out of the course we recommend that you watch each video and answer the short quizzes as designed.

Although for many of you this course will be a reminder, use it as exactly that - to remind you of why we are taking this course and the efforts we can go through in the future to ensure we don't have a disaster happen again.

If you go through the course in this way then please allow 2.5 - 3 hours.

We're glad you asked 😃

Firstly, We do not believe that a 'Read and Click-Next' eLearning course engages in the same way as a real person. This is why in this course you'll meet Sam, someone who has worked all his life within the aviation world and is passionate about safety.

So, this course will differ in that you'll watch some short videos, presented by Sam, who will go through the required topics and encourage you to think about why we have to take this course. 

When you have completed the course, by watching every video, completing every activity and answering the questions at the end, you'll be automatically sent your certificate by email.

Sure - however, you'll gain nothing more than a 'tick-in-the-box' and a certificate. Will you be compliant? No, not in the way that is intended.

Ultimately we encourage you to consider how a professional, working in a very safety critical industry, should approach mandatory training such as this and take the time to use this course as a good refresher.

It's really easy, just click the 'Check-out' or 'Buy Now' button, pay and you can immediately get started.

You may be sent an email with a confirmation link inside - click that and you'll be inside the course.

Yes, absolutely!

We love working with organisations and partnering to bespoke our courses as much as possible.

Please contact us and tell us what you'd like.

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Syllabus: Aircraft Fuel Tank Safety Phase 2 - Recurrent

INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Fuel Tank Safety Awareness Course. This recurrent training is designed for personnel who have already completed initial training in Fuel Tank Safety. Throughout this course, we will explore historical events that reshaped our industry and answer a simple but profound question: what is the cost of complacency? The training will equip you with a necessary understanding of critical safety measures, from identifying latent hazards to maintaining the rigorous, non-negotiable inspection standards born from the legacy of past tragedies.

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR This course is particularly suited to personnel of approved maintenance and CAMO organisations required to plan, perform, supervise, inspect, and certify the maintenance of aircraft and fuel system components. Regardless of your specific job role, this training provides the insights needed to ensure you work safely to go home safely.

WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF THIS TRAINING

By attending this course, delegates will:

• Understand the vital importance of procedural discipline on the hangar floor and how your reporting directly feeds into the Safety Management System (SMS).
  
• Learn to identify and mitigate the compounding risks of physical and psychological stress during confined space entry.
  
• Reinforce how to effectively manage new hazards associated with Flammability Reduction Means (FRM), including chemical, physical, and oxygen deficiency risks.
  
• Strengthen teamwork and communication protocols, empowering every team member to stop the job if a hazard is identified.
  
• Ensure every inspection and compliance task you perform forms a link in the unbroken chain that prevents historical tragedies from recurring.
  
  

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By attending this course, delegates will:

• Gain up-to-date knowledge of the regulatory landscape established by EASA, the UK CAA, and the FAA, including SFAR 88 and instructions for continuing airworthiness.
  
• Refresh their understanding of Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALIs) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs).
  
• Break down the fire triangle to understand the physics of fuel tank explosion risks.
  
• Grasp the mechanics and safety considerations of On-Board Inert Gas Generation Systems (OBIGGS).
  
• Apply proactive awareness to human factors, specifically regarding fatigue, operational pressure, and the critical role of a safety attendant.
  

DETAILED CONTENT

1. Setting the Scene & The Cost of Complacency

• Review of historical incidents, including TWA Flight 800, Philippine Airlines Flight 143, and Thai Airways Flight 114.
  
• The systemic, global risk associated with fuel system design and maintenance.
  
• Abbreviations and Key Terms (ALI, CDCCL, EASA, FAA, FRM, FTS, ICAW, JAA, OBIGGS, SFAR, SMS).
  

2. The Regulatory and Technical Framework

• The U.S. Framework: SFAR 88, FAR 25.981, and the Flammability Reduction Rule.
  
• European/International Framework: EASA Part 145 and AMC 20-22.
  
• The core of compliance: The strict application and management of ALIs and CDCCLs.
  

3. Fuel Tank Hazards, Flammability, and Inerting

• Core Hazard Concepts: The Fire Triangle (Fuel, Oxygen, Ignition Source).
  
• Ignition prevention as the bedrock of safety.
  
• Flammability Reduction Means (FRM) and OBIGGS functionality.
  
• Managing maintenance hazards inside tanks.
  

4. Maintenance, Compliance, and Procedure Development

• The impact of procedural discipline during maintenance.
  
• The role of SMS in identifying systemic risk through data analysis.
  
• Refining and developing internal procedures from hangar floor feedback.
  

5. Human Factors: Stress and Teamwork

• The impact of the physical environment on cognitive functions and decision-making.
  
• Managing operational pressure and utilising the Safety Management System for timeouts.
  
• The critical dynamic of confined space entry and the safety attendant role.
  
• Fostering a just safety culture and precise communication protocols.
  
  

CERTIFICATE WORDING

Review concerning the background and concepts of SFAR 88, EASA, and UK CAA Fuel Tank Safety, Use and Development of Procedures and Maintenance Instructions, Hazard Awareness, Ignition Source Prevention, and Flammability Reduction.

Updating Regulatory Requirements, Terminology, and Aircraft Maintenance Program Management of CDCCLs & ALIs.

In accordance with:

• EASA: Appendix III to AMC4 CAMO.A.305(g), Appendix IV to AMC5 145.A.30(e), and AMC2 145.B.200(a)(3).
• UK CAA: Appendix III to AMC4 CAMO.A.305(g), and Appendix IV to AMC 145.A.30(e) and 145.B.10(3).

ASSESSMENT

• Examination: 20 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
• Passing Score: 80 pct

Final assessment and course evaluation required to earn the completion certificate.