TM 10-4930-351-14
OPERATOR, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
ADVANCED AVIATION FORWARD AREA REFUELING SYSTEM MODEL M100A1
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES AND FEATURES
The AAFARS is a modular, four man portable, four-point refueling system. AAFARS provides filtered fuel at fifty-five
gallons per minute to each of four nozzles 100 feet (30.5 meters) apart. The system will operate satisfactorily from 120 F
(48.9 C) to 25 F (-31.7 C).
The core components of the AAFARS are the pump-engine module; the liquid fuel filter-separator; the accessory module;
and the hoses, nozzles and fittings that deliver fuel from the fuel drums to the fueling points. The system allows a choice of
recirculation setups to filter the fuel during operation. Fuel recirculation also helps prevent pump overheating due to static
pressure build.
All fuel delivery components (hoses, pump, filter, wyes, tees, elbows, etc.) feature unisex dry-break couplings, with the
exception of the valved camlock elbow couplings that connect the fuel hoses and pressure control to the fuel drums. Valved
unisex couplings are dry break fittings. They can be connected or disconnected only when the valves are closed. This allows
components to be separated without spilling fuel. When connected (with valves open), the unisex couplings are locked
together, preventing accidental separation. Nozzles are equipped with non-valved unisex couplings to prevent trapping fuel in
a disconnected nozzle. Thermal expansion of trapped fuel may damage a nozzle.
The AAFARS is designed to operate normally from four 500-gallon fuel drums. The system includes an adapter kit that
allows the AAFARS to be connected to any source which can be accessed through two-inch, three-inch, or four-inch camlock
couplings. The adapters also allow connection of AAFARS components to any other fuel system components that use
standard two-inch, three-inch, or four-inch camlock couplings.
A twenty-four vdc auxiliary pump is provided to defuel the system after a mission or operation. The auxiliary pump is also
useful for pumping down a component before or after removal from the system due to operational reconfiguration or
maintenance action.
a. Characteristics
Modular construction
Man portable
Provides the capability to connect to any source that can be accessed through 2-inch, 3-inch, or 4-inch camlock
couplings
b. Capabilities
Provides filtered fuel at 55 gpm to each fueling point
Provides filtered fuel at 90 gpm to one fueling point
Operates in a temperature range of +120 F (+48.9 C) to 25 F (-31.7 C)
c. Features
Uses a D-1, CCR or fuel/oil servicing (open port) nozzle
Closed circuit recirculation
Electrical power provided by a maintenance free 24 vdc battery
All fuel discharge components feature valved unisex couplings with the exception of the camlock couplings at the
fuel drums and pressure control and non-valved unisex couplings on the nozzles
Prime mover is a 2 cylinder diesel engine
Valved unisex couplings provide fuel discharge component isolation
Electric or manual start
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