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Be sure you get the type of fuel that is specified for your aircraft. Federal regulations
require that all aircraft filler openings must be marked with the word "fuel" and
the minimum fuel grade for reciprocating powered aircraft, or the permissible fuel
designation for turbine-powered aircraft. Even these requirements do not rule out the
possibility of being serviced with the wrong type of fuel. Pilots should be particularly
cautious when being serviced at facilities that provide turbine fuel as well as avgas.
Turbine or jet fuel is detrimental to the reciprocating engine and extended use of avgas
can damage turbine engines. Therefore, it is imperative for flight crews to double check
when their aircraft is serviced to assure that they receive the proper type and grade of
fuel. Although this responsibility is placed upon the pilot by regulation it just makes
good sense to be sure. The fuel system sumps should always be drained and checked for
contaminants after each fueling of the aircraft and during preflight inspection.
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