Fuel Tank Safety — Phase 1 & 2 (Initial Training)

Overview

Online fuel-tank-safety knowledge and decision training covering Phase 1 awareness and Phase 2 detailed subject matter. Supports an organisational programme; does not by itself establish compliant Phase 2 delivery, practical competence, tank-entry permission or maintenance authorisation. Includes fictional scenario practice and a separate final knowledge examination. Classroom-equivalent hours are a planning estimate, not measured attendance or a prescribed minimum.

This online aviation training course is designed for controlled seat assignment, recorded trainee progress, final assessment, and certificate issue after passing.

Course revision 2, reviewed 2026-09-10. References support the training scope; operational use requires current applicable rules and the organisation’s accepted procedures.

Syllabus

13 modules, completed in order — each with its keywords and objective.

1. 1

   Introduction, Objectives & Regulatory Basis

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   Objective: Explain introduction, objectives & regulatory basis and evaluate the section’s fictional evidence within the limits of role, data and authorisation.

2. 2

   History & Lessons Learned

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   Objective: Explain history & lessons learned and evaluate the section’s fictional evidence within the limits of role, data and authorisation.

3. 3

   The Theory — Fire Triangle, Flammability & Ignition Energy

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   Objective: Explain the theory — fire triangle, flammability & ignition energy and evaluate the section’s fictional evidence within the limits of role, data and authorisation.

4. 4

   Regulatory Framework — SFAR 88, TGL 47 / INT POL 25/12, EASA

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   Objective: Explain regulatory framework — sfar 88, tgl 47 / int pol 25/12, easa and evaluate the section’s fictional evidence within the limits of role, data and authorisation.

5. 5

   Key Definitions & Terminology

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   Objective: Explain key definitions & terminology and evaluate the section’s fictional evidence within the limits of role, data and authorisation.

6. 6

   Ignition Sources in Fuel Tank Systems

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   Objective: Explain ignition sources in fuel tank systems and evaluate the section’s fictional evidence within the limits of role, data and authorisation.

7. 7

   Modifications, Airworthiness Limitations (ALI/FAL) & CDCCL

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   Objective: Explain modifications, airworthiness limitations (ali/fal) & cdccl and evaluate the section’s fictional evidence within the limits of role, data and authorisation.

8. 8

   Finding & Using the Data

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   Objective: Explain finding & using the data and evaluate the section’s fictional evidence within the limits of role, data and authorisation.

9. 9

   Manufacturer Approaches — Boeing and Airbus Examples

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   Objective: Explain manufacturer approaches — boeing and airbus examples and evaluate the section’s fictional evidence within the limits of role, data and authorisation.

10. 10

    Fuel Tank Safety in Maintenance Practice

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    Objective: Explain fuel tank safety in maintenance practice and evaluate the section’s fictional evidence within the limits of role, data and authorisation.

11. 11

    Flammability Reduction Systems / Inerting

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    Objective: Explain flammability reduction systems / inerting and evaluate the section’s fictional evidence within the limits of role, data and authorisation.

12. 12

    Recording, Compliance & Responsibilities

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    Objective: Explain recording, compliance & responsibilities and evaluate the section’s fictional evidence within the limits of role, data and authorisation.

13. 13

    References & Further Reading

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    Objective: Explain references & further reading and evaluate the section’s fictional evidence within the limits of role, data and authorisation.

Final assessment

• Format: 12 multiple-choice questions drawn from the course question bank, with the options shuffled each attempt.
• Pass mark: 75%.
• Certificate: issued automatically on passing, according to Subject reference: Appendix IV to AMC5 145.A.30(e) and AMC2 145.B.200(a)(3); applicable Part-M/Part-CAMO training requirements require organisational review.