A small fuel spillage has occurred during helicopter refueling. After the leak has been stopped and fire-control personnel have been notified and are standing by, the next step is to __________.
• Helicopter refueling safety procedures and typical sequence of actions after a spill is controlled • Risk of ignition sources around fuel vapors and rotor wash/airflow from the helicopter • Principles of spill containment vs. dispersion (spreading the fuel vs. keeping it controlled)
• After you have stopped the leak and have fire-control standing by, what is your main safety concern before doing anything else near the helicopter? • Which option could increase the spread of fuel or vapors into a larger area and toward ignition sources? • Which action best keeps the situation stable and contained without adding new risks immediately around the helicopter?
• Identify which options involve moving the helicopter or creating strong airflow that could spread vapors or fuel • Check which options involve spreading the fuel (water flow, rags) versus keeping it contained and controlled • Consider standard practice: once a spill is controlled, do you change the aircraft’s position first, or do you focus on maintaining control and safety in the current area?
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