In the aviation world, jet fuel refueling is undoubtedly a very important step to ensure the proper functioning of aircraft and flight safety.
To accomplish this task, two different types of vehicles can be used: tankers or dispensers.
In this article, we will explore the different features of these vehicles and why they are chosen to ensure efficient and safe jet fuel refueling.
Tankers: the power of mobility
Tankers are specialized vehicles designed to transport large quantities of fuel. Their main feature is mobility, which allows them to reach strategic locations for refueling. This flexibility is suitable for any need and is well suited to refueling any type of aircraft.
The tankers are equipped with advanced safety and control systems that allow for precise and rapid refueling.
Dispenser: precision and efficiency
Dispensers, on the other hand, are smaller, more agile vehicles that don’t directly transport fuel because they don’t have a tank. These special vehicles are connected directly to the airport’s underground fuel distribution networks via dedicated valves called PITs.
Tale soluzione richiede ingenti investimenti infrastrutturali essendo la progettazione e costruzione di reti idranti aeroportuali onerosa; pertanto questa scelta è principalemnte adotatta da aeroporto di grandi dimensioni.
What determines the choice of vehicle for refueling?
The choice depends on the mandatory regulations of the various states in which LM operates, on any operational restrictions present in the airport aprons (e.g. air bridges with limited heights), and above all on the type of aircraft to be refueled.
Levorato Marcevaggi has a fleet of state-of-the-art vehicles, including tankers of varying capacities and dispensers, enabling the company to address any operational scenario.
The choice between tankers and dispensers for Jet Fuel refueling therefore depends strictly on the type of airport. Levorato Marcevaggi provides the most suitable vehicles for each airport facility, thus always ensuring maximum safety, efficiency, precision, and professionalism in the service.