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July 2007

Eaton Aerospace, Conveyance System Division, Carter
Ground Fueling is proud to announce the release of the new
and improved Coupler Lower Half design. More than 3½
years of design and testing have resulted the world’s only 4”
API/IP 1584, 3rd Edition industry approved Coupler.

API/IP Specification 1584 “Four Inch Hydrant System
Components and Arrangements 3rd Edition, January
2001” included a requirement for a clean breakaway of
the coupler from the pit valve adaptor at a force equal to
between 4,000 and 5,000 pounds. This prevents a
potentially catastrophic geyser of Jet Fuel being released
from the pit valve …

At a recent industry meeting it was agreed that there is a need for some guidance related to the implementation of the latest edition of API/IP 1581.

This Bulletin is valid with immediate effect but the following key dates should be noted:
a) New filter separator vessel purchases shall be specified for 5th edition compliance with immediate effect (see item (1) on page 2 for guidance).
b) Installed 3rd edition coalescer elements can continue in service until replacement is required, due to maximum differential pressure or 3 years, but subject to a final change-out date of June 30, 2008.
c) …

Some Carter model 64200 underwing pressure nozzles have been found damaged.

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Following concerns about the water-removal performance of filter monitors in service, a significant amount of testing and research has taken place with the objective of identifying the causes. Research, including the testing of monitor elements removed from service, is continuing but no satisfactory technical solution has been identified.

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PRESS RELEASE

January 31, 2008

Successful API/IP 1581 5th Edition Qualification

Colorado Springs, CO, USA –

Velcon Filters, Inc. is pleased to announce the successful completion of a qualification test for the “API/IP 1581 Specification and Qualification Procedures for Aviation Jet Fuel Filter/Separators, Fifth Edition” as follows:

Category C, Type S-LW with ½% water
Filter/separator vessel model # HV2460 at 1065 gpm (4031 lpm),
with 6 x I-656C5TB coalescers and 2 x SO-648V5 separators

This is Velcon’s 16th successful completion of the API/IP 1581 qualification requirements for the fifth edition of this specification.
Velcon Filters, Inc. has been the leader …

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