Section 1: BATT Introduction
Conditions of Use
2019 BATT Diesel/Jet Fuel Operations Manual
(Version K)
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Fittings
The BATT has one or more vent ports. During flight, the vent is closed unless it is connected to an external
vent system (if one is installed in the aircraft already). If the vent is connected to an external vent system,
ensure that the vent is secured and that it vents outside of the cargo area. The vent is only closed during
flight and must be open on the ground.
The tank also has one or more fill/discharge ports. All these fittings come with valves and quick
connections. Dust plugs or caps are tethered to the tank to keep dust or dirt out of the fittings.
Conditions of Use
It is the operator's responsibility to ensure the BATT is approved for use by the authority having jurisdiction.
In Canada, the BATT is approved under the SEI Industries Ltd. Equivalency Certificate SU 10638. It is
important that operators review this certificate and keep a paper or electronic copy. Equivalency Certificate
SU 10638 and the BATT operations manual shall accompany all dangerous goods. Since this equivalency
certificate has been updated numerous times, it is the air operator's responsibility to ensure that the most
recent version accompanies the dangerous goods. You can download the latest version of the BATT
Equivalency Certificate SU 10638 by visiting our website at
http://www.sei-ind.com/products/bulk-
aviation-transport-tank
.
Operators need to ensure that the personnel handling and transporting the dangerous goods in the BATT are
trained in regards to the conditions of Equivalency Certificate SU 10638. This training must be documented.
SEI also recommends keeping a copy of the current revision of the BATT-Spec with the BATT Equivalency
Certificate SU 10638 for reference. If you do not have a copy, you may request one by contacting SEI
Industries at
or by calling 1-604-946-3131. SEI regularly sends updates to operators who
have purchased the BATT. To maintain compliance, please make sure your latest contact details are on file
with us.
Warning
It is the operator’s responsibility to ensure that the tank capacity does not exceed the aircraft’s
gross load capabilities for specific mission profiles.
Warning
Tanks must be taken out of service five years after the manufacturing date and returned to the
manufacturer for testing. See
Section 7
for more information.
