avgasystem

avgasystem is a term used to describe the integrated system responsible for the storage, handling, and delivery of aviation gasoline (avgas) to aircraft. It encompasses the physical infrastructure, control technologies, and procedural elements that support safe and reliable fueling operations at airports, airfields, and fuel depots. While the term can refer to generic systems in some contexts, it may also denote brand names or proprietary platforms that coordinate inventory management, quality control, and regulatory compliance for avgas distribution.

Key components of an avgasystem include storage tanks designed for aviation fuel, distribution piping, hydrant dispensers or mobile fueling units, and fueling hoses and nozzles. Critical safety and quality features often present are filtration and water separation equipment, vapor recovery and ventilation to limit hydrocarbon emissions, leak detection, pressure regulation, and metering with flow computers. Modern avgasystems may incorporate remote sensing, telemetry, and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software to monitor levels, temperatures, and batch data, and to manage inventory across multiple tanks and pumps.

Operation of an avgasystem follows established fueling protocols to ensure fuel quality and worker safety. Procedures typically cover verification of fuel grade and lot numbers, pre-fill checks, contamination testing and sample collection, bonding and grounding to prevent static discharge, spill containment, and fire protection measures. Data logging and QA records are maintained for regulatory audits and traceability.

Regulatory and environmental considerations include adherence to aviation fuel standards, spill prevention and response plans, vapor recovery requirements, and compliance with occupational safety and environmental regulations at the national or regional level.