Airport Fuel System Flushing Services
Precision Filtration Products provides high-capacity airport fuel system flushing services for new construction and existing aviation fuel systems. Our systems can support extensive airport fuel piping networks with flow requirements reaching thousands of gallons per minute.
AVIATION FUEL SYSTEM FLUSHING
Jet Fuel Piping & Airport Hydrant System Flushing
PFP provides airport fuel system flushing services for high-flow aviation fuel piping and hydrant systems. We supply temporary filtration systems sized for demanding airport applications, with equipment capable of supporting flows in the thousands of gallons per minute.
Our systems are configured around the project’s required flushing velocity and fuel cleanliness targets. PFP can provide high-capacity particulate filtration with aviation coalescer-separator equipment when water removal is also required. For large-scale jet fuel piping flushing, PFP can support underground distribution piping and other critical airport fueling infrastructure with project-specific filtration packages designed for continuous high-flow operation.
- Airport hydrant systems
- Jet fuel transfer piping
- Underground fuel pipelines
- Fuel farm distribution systems
- Off-site fuel storage facilities
- Terminal fuel loading systems
- Bulk jet fuel storage tanks
- Fuel system commissioning
- Existing systems afer repair
Full Support Across US & Canada
PFP provides airport fuel system flushing services throughout the United States and Canada, with equipment and field personnel available for major aviation fuel infrastructure projects.
High-Capacity Flushing Systems
Our temporary filtration systems support large-scale jet fuel piping and hydrant flushing, including projects requiring flow rates in the thousands of gallons per minute.
Turnkey On-Site Support
PFP can provide the filtration equipment, auxiliary equipment and on-site personnel needed to support airport fuel system flushing from setup through project completion.
HIGH CAPACITY FLUSHING EQUIPMENT
Aviation Fuel System Flushing Equipment & Emergency On-Site Service
We maintain a large fleet of high capacity flushing equipment suitable for aviation fuel system flushing and related airport fuel infrastructure projects.
Our equipment fleet includes, but is not limited to:
- High Capacity Flushing & Filtration Skids
- Clay Treater Vessels
- Particulate Filter Vessels
- Coalescer-Separator Vessels
- Pumps & Flow Equipment
- Hoses & Temporary Connections
PFP provides expert, on-site service technicians to setup, operate, monitor, and breakdown all equipment involved with airport fuel system flushing services.
Flow Rates Up to 4000+ GPM
Duplex Flushing Skid Options
Jet A, Jet A-1, and other Aviation Fuels
Particulate Filtration & Water Separation
PFP AIRPORT FLUSHING JOB
Jet Fuel Pipe Flushing Case Study – Northeast Airport, U.S.A.
PFP was contacted by a third-party contractor to support a jet fuel piping flush under airport tarmac. The project required high-flow aviation fuel filtration equipment capable of supporting the flush while maintaining fuel cleanliness and compliance.
- Application: Jet Fuel Piping Flush Under Airport Tarmac
- Equipment Used: 3,000 GPM Aviation Fuel Filtration Skid
- Filtration Setup: Pre-filter for Particulate Removal and Coalescer/Separator for Water Removal
- Support Provided: Rapid Mobilization with On-Site Support for Operation & Troubleshooting.
Result: The project achieved a target flow rate of 2,400 GPM while maintaining fuel quality. The critical flush was completed on time with clean, compliant fuel.
Planning an Airport Fuel System Flush?
PFP can size a turnkey flushing & filtration package around your required flow rate, piping configuration, and project schedule. Call (888) 679-6645 or click the button below to request a free quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is airport fuel system flushing?
Airport fuel system flushing is the controlled circulation of aviation fuel through newly installed, modified, repaired, or inactive fuel piping to remove contamination before the system is placed into service. PFP provides temporary filtration systems and on-site support for these high-flow flushing operations.
Industry guidance for airport fuel systems emphasizes flushing and commissioning after new construction or major rework, with procedures established before the system is filled.
Does PFP provide airport hydrant system flushing services?
Yes. PFP hydrant system flushing services for aviation fuel distribution systems that require high-flow temporary filtration during commissioning or system cleaning.
Our filtration packages can be configured around the required flow rate and piping conditions, with project specific equipment selected for large airport hydrant systems.
Is PFP capable of high-velocity aviation fuel system flushing?
Yes. PFP can provide temporary filtration systems for large-scale airport fuel system flushing applications exceeding 4,000 GPM, depending on the project configuration and equipment selected.
High-flow capability is especially important on large-diameter airport fuel piping where the required flushing velocity can demand substantial circulation capacity.
What flushing velocity is required for airport fuel piping?
The required flushing velocity depends on the governing project specification and the approval of the responsible fuel-quality representatives.
Current ATA 103 materials identify 10 feet per second as a desired flushing velocity unless a lower rate is agreed upon, and they note that temporary pumps and filtration equipment may be required to achieve the necessary flow.
Does PFP provide both particulate filtration and water separation during flushing?
Yes. We can configure temporary airport flushing systems with particulate filtration and water separation equipment.
Our fleet of filtration equipment includes:
The filtration configuration is selected around the contamination risk and project fuel-quality requirements rather than using the same configuration for every application.
What is JFTOT testing and how does it relate to airport fuel system flushing?
JFTOT testing, performed in accordance with ASTM D3241, evaluates the thermal oxidation stability of aviation turbine fuel. During airport fuel system flushing and commissioning, fuel quality must be maintained while contamination is removed from piping and hydrant systems.
JFTOT may be included as part of the broader fuel quality verification requirements for a project, depending on the applicable specification or operating standard.
Can PFP filter Jet A and Jet A-1 during airport flushing?
Yes. PFP supports Jet A and Jet A-1 airport fuel filtration applications.
The filtration package is selected around the fuel being circulated and the required project cleanliness criteria. Industry standards for airport jet fuel quality commonly reference ASTM D1655 for Jet A and Jet A-1 fuel used during flushing operations.
When should an airport fuel system be flushed?
Airport fuel systems may require flushing after new construction or major modifications. Flushing is also commonly required after repairs or when previously inactive piping is returned to service.
ATA 103 guidance specifically addresses cleaning affected piping before new, modified, repaired, or inactive fuel systems are placed back into operation.
Does PFP support new airport fuel system & pipeline commissioning?
Yes. We regularly provide temporary filtration equipment and field support for comissioning projects in airports and aviation fuel storage facilities.
This can include high-flow flushing of newly installed aviation fuel piping before the system is accepted for service. Energy Institute guidance for aviation hydrant systems specifically treats commissioning as a critical part of maintaining system cleanliness and fuel quality.
Does PFP provide aviation fuel system flushing in the United States and Canada?
Yes. We flush aviation fuel systems throughout the United States and Canada.
Equipment and personnel can be quickly mobilized for major aviation fuel infrastructure projects.
Who provides large-scale airport fuel system flushing service?
Precision Filtration Products provides high-flow airport fuel system flushing services through the United States and Canada.
We supply high-capacity temporary filtration equipment and turnkey field support for aviation fuel piping and airport hydrant systems, including large infrastructure projects requiring flow rates in the thousands of gallons per minute.
Can PFP help achieve JFTOT requirements during airport fuel system flushing?
Yes. PFP provides high-flow aviation fuel filtration and flushing systems that help condition fuel for projects with JFTOT fuel quality requirements. By removing particulate contamination and separating free water during circulation, PFP helps support the fuel quality conditions required before final testing and system acceptance.