DIN EN 12312-5 2021-05 PDF

Full title and description

DIN EN 12312-5:2021-05 — Aircraft ground support equipment — Specific requirements — Part 5: Aircraft fuelling equipment. German and English version of the CEN/EN standard that specifies safety, design and verification requirements for equipment used to refuel aircraft on airfields, heliports and associated refuelling areas.

Abstract

This standard defines hazards, safety requirements and protective measures for aircraft fuelling equipment (AFE). It covers types of equipment such as aircraft refuellers, hydrant dispensers, pit servicing vehicles, defuellers and stationary dispensing units, and addresses design, tanks and fittings, pressure control, emergency shutdown, ergonomic aspects, electrical systems and verification/inspection to reduce risks during commissioning, operation and maintenance (including reasonably foreseeable misuse).

General information

• Status: Superseded / withdrawn in national adoption; merged into consolidated edition EN 12312-5:2021+A1:2025 (national adoptions and withdrawal notices vary by body).
• Publication date: 2021-05 (May 2021) — national publication/adoption dates shown as 2021-05 in DIN listings.
• Publisher: Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN) as national adoption of the CEN/EN standard.
• ICS / categories: 49.100 — Ground service and maintenance equipment / Aircraft ground support equipment.
• Edition / version: DIN EN 12312-5:2021-05 (equivalent to EN 12312-5:2021 national adoption; subsequently consolidated with Amendment A1 in 2025 by CEN as EN 12312-5:2021+A1:2025).
• Number of pages: 52 pages (typical published national text length in the listed national catalogue).

Scope

Specifies specific safety and technical requirements for aircraft fuelling equipment intended for use on airfields, heliports and other aircraft refuelling related areas. The scope includes equipment intended to service aircraft with aviation fuels and addresses hazards arising from intended use and reasonably foreseeable misuse, covering design aspects, operational controls, emergency systems and maintenance considerations.

Key topics and requirements

• Identification and listing of hazards associated with aircraft fuelling operations (spillage, fire/ignition, over‑pressure, human factors).
• Design and construction requirements for tanks, fittings and fuel supply systems (materials, strength, leak prevention and drainage).
• Refuelling pressure control devices and safe fuel delivery systems.
• Emergency shut‑down systems and safety interlocks to isolate fuel flow.
• Vehicle chassis, engine, electrical system and trailer specific safety requirements for mobile AFE.
• Requirements for fuelling platforms, ergonomic considerations and operator controls, marking and information for use.
• Verification, testing and inspection provisions to confirm conformity with the standard.

Typical use and users

Used by manufacturers and designers of aircraft fuelling equipment, airport ground‑handling companies, maintenance and inspection organizations, safety and compliance engineers, notified bodies and regulators responsible for conformity assessment and safe operation of refuelling equipment at airports and heliports. The standard supports procurement specifications, type approval and in‑service maintenance regimes.

Related standards

Part of the EN 12312 series (Aircraft ground support equipment — Specific requirements), which includes multiple parts covering passenger stairs, catering vehicles, conveyor belt vehicles, passenger boarding bridges, deicers, tractors, potable water and lavatory service equipment, ground power units and others. This part (Part 5) replaces earlier editions (for example EN 12312-5:2005+A1:2009) and has been consolidated with amendment A1 in subsequent CEN publications.

Keywords

aircraft fuelling equipment, AFE, ground support equipment, refuellers, hydrant dispenser, hydrant pit servicing, emergency shut‑down, fuel tanks, pressure control, EN 12312 series, DIN EN 12312-5, ICS 49.100.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: DIN EN 12312-5:2021-05 is the German national adoption of EN 12312-5:2021 — a CEN European standard that sets specific safety, design and verification requirements for aircraft fuelling equipment used on airfields and related sites.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the hazards, mandatory safety requirements and recommended protective measures for the design, construction, control and maintenance of aircraft fuelling equipment (mobile and stationary), including tanks and fittings, pressure control, emergency shut‑down, electrical systems and ergonomic/operator requirements.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, airport ground‑handling operators, maintenance providers, safety and compliance officers, testing and certification bodies, and regulators use the standard to design, procure, verify and operate safe refuelling equipment.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2021 national/adopted text has been superseded/withdrawn in national listings where the consolidated edition EN 12312-5:2021+A1:2025 (incorporating Amendment A1) is published; national withdrawal/replace dates are shown in standards catalogues. Consult your national standards body for the authoritative current text.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — EN 12312 is a multipart CEN series covering aircraft ground support equipment (multiple parts numbered e.g. Part 1 passenger stairs, Part 2 catering vehicles, … Part 5 aircraft fuelling equipment, up to Part 20 ground power units and others). Part 5 belongs to that series.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: aircraft fuelling equipment; ground support equipment; refuellers; hydrant dispenser; fuel tanks; emergency shut‑down; pressure control; safety requirements; EN 12312-5; DIN.