Compact Refueling Skids
A skid-mounted package suited to helicopter operations, small aircraft and light-duty dispensing, built and tested as one unit.
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Helipads and remote sites rarely have room for a full fuel farm. Helicopter refueling packages combine storage draw-off, pumping, filtration, metering and a hose reel in a compact skid, cabinet or cart.
Clean fuel, every time.
Turbine helicopters burn jet fuel, so the same fuel quality rules apply as at a major airport: filtration to EI standards, water checks and bonding before every fueling.
Helicopter Refueling Options
Fixed Dispensing Cabinets
A weather-protected fueling station for heliports and hangars, with filtration, metering, hose reel and optional card-lock control.
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Bowser Carts
A towable tank with pump, filtration and metering for helipads without fixed fuel storage or for moving fuel between pads.
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Fuel grade
Turbine helicopters use Jet A or Jet A-1; piston helicopters use AvGas. Equipment is dedicated to one grade.
Fueling method
Most helicopters fuel overwing through an open filler with a nozzle, so flow rates and hose handling are sized accordingly.
Filtration
Filter/water separators or micronic filtration protect fuel quality at the point of delivery.
Site
Rooftop, ground-level, offshore or remote sites each drive footprint, power supply and containment needs.
Access & control
Card-lock and self-serve options suit bases with multiple operators or after-hours flights.
Standards
Fueling equipment is configured around applicable EI, NFPA and local code requirements.
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Helicopter Refueling FAQ
What equipment do I need to refuel helicopters?
Most operations use a compact fueling skid, a fixed dispensing cabinet or a bowser cart, each with filtration, metering, a hose reel, bonding and a deadman or emergency stop.
Do helicopters use jet fuel or AvGas?
Turbine helicopters use jet fuel (Jet A or Jet A-1). Piston helicopters use AvGas. Refueling equipment is dedicated to one fuel grade to prevent misfueling.
Can helicopter refueling be self-serve?
Yes. Dispensing cabinets can include card-lock controls so authorized pilots can fuel without an attendant.
Can you supply equipment for remote or temporary sites?
Yes. Skid-mounted packages and bowser carts suit remote, seasonal and temporary helicopter operations.
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