API 1529 : 1998

1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Scope
1.2 Retroactivity
1.3 Metrication
1.4 Definitions
1.5 Referenced publications
2 HOSE DESCRIPTION
2.1 General
2.2 Classification
2.3 Grades
2.4 Types
3 SELECTING AVIATION FUELING HOSES
4 AVIATION HOSE SPECIFICATIONS
4.1 General
4.2 Construction materials
4.3 Hose component specifications
4.4 Hose specification
5 IDENTIFYING, PACKAGING, SHIPPING, AND USING AVIATION HOSES
5.1 Identification
5.2 Shipping and packaging
5.3 Storage
5.4 Flushing
5.5 Handling
5.6 Inspection
5.7 Replacement
6 TESTING AND TEST RESULTS
6.1 Certification
6.2 Test frequencies
6.3 Rejection and retest
6.4 Hose component tests
6.5 Hose tests
7 HOSE COUPLINGS
7.1 Specifications
7.2 Testing
7.3 Identification
7.4 Shipment
7.5 Hose recoupling
APPENDIX A HOSE STORAGE RECOMMENDED PRACTICE
APPENDIX B HOSE FLUSHING RECOMMENDED PRACTICE
APPENDIX C HOSE RECOUPLING RECOMMENDED PRACTICE
APPENDIX D HOSE INSPECTION RECOMMENDED PRACTICE
Figures
1 Apparatus for cold embrittlement test
2 Test rig for cold flexibility evaluation
Tables
1 Maximum weight per unit run of hose
2 Pressure specifications for hoses
3 Minimum test frequency
4 Test drum external diameter in relation to inner hose
      diameter
5 Test pressures for security of coupling attachment test
A-1 Service reeling diameters

Gives performance requirements and test procedures for hose couplings, aircraft fueling hose and hose assemblies that are suitable for a broad range of aviation fuel servicing equipment that includes fuelers and hydrant dispensers.