1. (a) Aircraft fueling hose that is frequently used must be inspected before use each day.

   1. (1) The hose must be checked for evidence of blistering, carcass saturation or separation, cuts, nicks or abrasions that expose reinforcement material, and for slippage, misalignment or leaks at couplings.
   2. (2) If coupling slippage or leaks are found, the cause of the problem must be determined.
2. (b) Defective hoses must be removed immediately from service.

3. (c) At least once each month the hose must be thoroughly inspected.

   1. (1) The hose couplings and the hose must be examined for a length approximately 12 inches (12", or 305 mm) adjacent to the couplings.
   2. (2) Structural weakness must be checked by pressing the hose in the area around its entire circumference for soft spots.
   3. (3) Hoses that show evidence of soft spots must be immediately removed from service.
   4. (4) The nozzle screens must be examined for rubber particles. The presence of rubber particles indicates possible deterioration of the interior, and the hose must be immediately removed from service.
   5. (5) A hose assembly that has been subjected to abuse, such as severe end-pull, flattening or crushing by a vehicle, or sharp bending or kinking, must be immediately removed from service.
   6. (6) If inspection shows that a portion of a hose has been damaged, the hose must be immediately replaced. Two lengths of hose must not be coupled together.
   7. (7) Before any hose assembly is placed in service, it must be visually inspected for evidence of damage or deterioration.
   8. (8) Kinks or short loops in fueling hose must be avoided.

Added at 18 Ok Reg 2378, eff 7-1-01

Amended at 22 Ok Reg 1730, eff 7-1-05