This SAE Aerospace Information Report (AIR) presents a glossary of terms commonly utilized in the ground delivery of fuel to an aircraft and some terms relating to the aircraft being refueled.

Purpose:

The purpose of this document is to provide background material for educational purposes to persons designing, building, and using aircraft ground refueling delivery systems.

Field of Application:

This document applies to the systems and equipment utilized in the refueling of aircraft at commercial and military airports.