51FWI21-113 — Hydrazine (h-70) Familiarization Training, Leak Detection, Spills, And Recovery Of Aircraft With Fired Activated Emergency Power Units

51FWI21-113 governs hydrazine familiarization training, leak detection, spills, and recovery of F-16 aircraft with fired EPUs.

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  • Publication number: 51FWI21-113
  • Title: HYDRAZINE (H-70) FAMILIARIZATION TRAINING, LEAK DETECTION, SPILLS, AND RECOVERY OF AIRCRAFT WITH FIRED ACTIVATED EMERGENCY POWER UNITS
  • Date: 2024-03-12

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It addresses hydrazine hazards, designated areas, deployment, equipment maintenance, storage facilities, and on-base fuel-tank transportation. It requires training, protective measures, emergency responses, storage controls, and transport limits.

Applies to: It applies to all personnel and units assigned, attached, or tenant to the 51st Fighter Wing (51 FW).

Topics covered

  • Hydrazine hazards
  • Hydrazine training
  • Fired EPU aircraft recovery
  • Hydrazine leak and spill response
  • Hydrazine storage facilities
  • Hydrazine fuel-tank transportation
  • EPU test-set maintenance

Questions and answers

What training does 51FWI21-113 require for aircraft maintenance personnel?

All aircraft maintenance and aircraft fuel systems personnel will receive familiarization training in hydrazine hazards. (paragraph 3)

Where is hydrazine authorized for storage on Osan AB?

Building 1799 is the only facility on Osan AB authorized for the storage of hydrazine.

What distance must personnel maintain from a suspected hydrazine leak?

Any other personnel not exposed, will remain a minimum of 300 feet in all directions from the suspected leak and direct response personnel upon their arrival. (paragraph 5)

What happens when an EPU test set contains hydrazine vapors?

If hydrazine is present, the equipment must be purged by qualified 2A6X4 personnel. (paragraph 9)

What container is required for transporting hydrazine tanks?

All tanks, either empty or containing any amount of Hydrazine, will be transported in a Department of Transportation (DOT) approved shipping container only.

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