Summary
A passenger reported that incorrect techniques were used when refuelling the aircraft, with respect to the earthing of the aircraft. The report was correct, however, investigations revealed that the petroleum company and the CAA were in the final stages of negotiation to change the relevant Civil Aviation Orders (CAO's). Although not in accordance with the CAO's, the procedure used was not dangerous, according to the petroleum company representative and was acceptable to the CAA.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199300530 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 15/03/1993 |
| Location | Geraldton |
| State | Western Australia |
| Report release date | 30/10/1993 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Ground handling |
| Occurrence class | Incident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Fokker B.V. |
|---|---|
| Model | F28 MK 1000 |
| Registration | VH-FKF |
| Sector | Jet |
| Operation type | Air Transport High Capacity |
| Departure point | Exmouth WA |
| Destination | Geraldton WA |