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

Overview

EASA Appendix XII to AMC M.A.706(f) & AMC1 M.B.102(c) initial Fuel Tank Safety training — Phase 1 (familiarisation) and Phase 2 (detailed) combined. Vendor-neutral, with explanatory diagrams, accident-history examples and reference photographs; concludes in a 75% multiple-choice examination.

Course content is maintained against the latest applicable regulatory amendments reviewed as of 21 June 2026.

Syllabus

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

1. 1

   Introduction, Objectives & Regulatory Basis

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   Objective: Orient to the fuel tank safety training objectives and its regulatory basis.

2. 2

   History & Lessons Learned

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   Objective: Explain the accident history that drove fuel tank safety rules.

3. 3

   The Theory — Fire Triangle, Flammability & Ignition Energy

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   Objective: Explain flammability and ignition energy using the fire triangle.

4. 4

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

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   Objective: Map the fuel tank safety regulatory framework from SFAR 88 to EASA.

5. 5

   Key Definitions & Terminology

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   Objective: Define the key fuel tank safety terms including CDCCL, ALI and FAL.

6. 6

   Ignition Sources in Fuel Tank Systems

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   Objective: Identify potential ignition sources in fuel tank systems.

7. 7

   Modifications, Airworthiness Limitations (ALI/FAL) & CDCCL

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   Objective: Explain how modifications, ALI/FAL and CDCCL preserve fuel tank safety.

8. 8

   Finding & Using the Data

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   Objective: Find and use the data and airworthiness limitations for fuel tank work.

9. 9

   Manufacturer Approaches — Boeing and Airbus Examples

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   Objective: Compare manufacturer approaches to fuel tank safety.

10. 10

    Fuel Tank Safety in Maintenance Practice

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    Objective: Apply fuel tank safety in everyday maintenance practice.

11. 11

    Flammability Reduction Systems / Inerting

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    Objective: Explain flammability reduction (inerting) systems.

12. 12

    Recording, Compliance & Responsibilities

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    Objective: Record fuel tank safety work and meet compliance responsibilities.

13. 13

    References & Further Reading

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    Objective: Locate the references underpinning fuel tank safety.

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 AMC5 145.A.30(e), Appendix XII to AMC1 M.B.102(c).