A4A Bulletin 2018.1

Update on ATA103 Requirements for Filter Monitors

June 5, 2018

This bulletin modifies the A4A Bulletin 2017.2 dated December 11, 2017.

Based on feedback from the industry, A4A is modifying the deadlines for the actions outlined in A4A Bulletin 2017.2: Modified ATA103 Requirements for Filter Monitors, dated December 11, 2017. Three of the six deadlines are being modified:

• Extension of deadline for upgrade to 2-inch diameter filter monitors to EI 1583 7th Edition to December 31, 2018
• Extension of deadline for upgrade to 6-inch diameter filter monitors to EI 1583 7th Edition to December 31, 2018
• Extension for conversion of 6-inch diameter in-to-out filter monitors to EI 1581 Filter Water Separators by December31, 2018

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Parker Velcon Aquacon™ ACO-6XX01R EI1583 7th Edition Qualified

Parker Velcon Aquacon ACO "R" Series, 6 inch, Out-to-In Filter Monitors are now qualified to EI1583 7th Edition.

Improved configuration to help reduce risk of super absorbent polymer (SAP) migration downstream.

Parker Velcon CDF^®-P EI1583 7th Edition Qualified

Parker Velcon CDF P Series 2-inch fuel monitors has been grandfathered into the EI 1583 7th Edition based on test results recorded during the 6th edition testing.

Important Bulletins from A4A, JIG and IATA Technical Fuel Group concerning ATA103 Requirements for Filter Monitors

Below are important information to the aviation fueling industry concerning handling of aviation filter monitors.

A4A Bulletin 2017.2 - Modified ATA103 Requirements for Filter Monitors

This documents provides guidance and a way-forward for compliance with ATA103 for A4A members. Six actions are detailed for all sites operating to the ATA103 standard.

JIG Operations Bulletin 105 - Filter Monitors - December 11, 2017

This latest bulletin is to inform current users of all filter monitor filtration systems of

• Changes in the governing EI 1583 specification for filter monitors
• Position of the IATA SAP Special Interest Group on the future use of filter monitors
• The "Road Map" to phase out filter monitors and provide guidance to manage the change required