“For rapid detection of microbiological contamination in fuel tanks and fuel distribution systems.”

Take the Guesswork Out of Microbial Contamination.
Microbiological contamination in fuel and fuel systems can lead to operational problems (e.g. clogging of fuel filters/fuel lines, corrosion of tank linings/walls) as well as compromising the fuel quality itself (acidity/corrosivity and water separability). Good “house-keeping” including regular draining of water from fuel storage tanks will reduce the risk of heavy contamination levels, but IATA additionally recommends testing all wing tanks for microbiological contamination at least every 12 month (more frequent for high risk operations like tropical climate/short haul flight) and treatment of any heavily contaminated tanks by biocide and/or cleaning.

IATA approved, the new HY-LiTE^® Fuel Test, you can get an indication of the total microbiological activity in fuel, water or mixed fuel/water in less than 10 minutes, whereas most IATA recommended methods for testing for microbiological contamination can take days to get a result. With continuing demand for improved efficiency and cost reductions coupled with rising fuel prices, this new test can help you to minimize down time and maximize fuel economy... not to mention contribute to the safety of your passengers, employees and aircraft!

The FQS HY-LITE^® Fuel Test
The test can be used for testing of: Jet A, Jet A1, Jet B, JP8, JP8+100, F34/F35.

The test is simple to perform and can be done without access to laboratory facilities or trained laboratory technicians, and there is no need for special microbiological waste disposal.

The test will detect the metabolic activity of bacteria, yeast and moulds, including sulfate reducing bacteria and other anaerobe microorganisms, which are not always detected by traditional growth-based methods.

The test results are not affected by the presence of di-EGME (FSII) or approved levels of biocides (100 ppm Kathon^® FP 1.5 or 270 ppm Biobor JF).

Contact Fuel Quality Services, Inc. (FQS) to discuss your specific needs.