Aviation fuel storage

As we emerge from the pandemic, and start to see the turnover of fuels rise, some thought needs to be given to the extra diligence required when brining into use fuel that may have been stored for longer than usual. Some of the requirements are set out in the applicable standards, but, because of the usual rapid stock turnover are rarely invoked, and others are not, but good housekeeping and prudent risk management dictate that at least reasonable consideration be given to them at this unique time.

One requirement, when working to Defence Standard 91-091, currently Issue 12 of September 2020 (due to be superseded by issue 13 sometime later this year) is that all Jet fuel doc