REFLECTOR: Grounding Point

[Al Gietzen]

I guess there are different views on this, but I see little relation (as in
maybe "none") between grounding the exhaust pipe, and refueling safety.  The
static charge buildup is between the nozzle and the fuel (surface); or the
nozzle and the potential existing static charge on the surface of the strake
due air friction.  So have a metal chain or cable from the cap ring hanging
into the fuel, and keep the nozzle against the ring; and, if you have just
landed, wipe the surface of the strake with a damp cloth before contacting
the nozzle to the ring.

 

Anyway, that's my take; but I've been wrong once before in my life:-).

 

Al

Subject: REFLECTOR: Grounding Point

 

I didn't find a direct reference in the archives, so I was still wondering
if the exhaust pipes is an adequate grounding point when refueling?  I
always assumed it was but I'd hate this to be a FireBall Falacy.

 

Chuck 

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