What action is taken if a sample of fuel fails the quality test?

Notifying maintenance control is a critical action that ensures the appropriate steps are taken in response to a fuel quality test failure. This action creates a formal communication channel to alert qualified personnel about the potential issue with the fuel. Maintenance control can then assess the situation, determine the extent of the problem, and initiate the necessary corrective actions.

By involving maintenance control, the integrity of the aircraft and safety of operations are prioritized. They will have access to protocols and checklists specific to handling fuel quality issues, which may include draining the contaminated fuel or conducting further analysis to prevent any operational risks.

While actions such as draining the tank or recording the incident in the logbook may also be part of the comprehensive response to a fuel quality failure, they typically follow the notification to maintenance control. This process ensures that any decisions made about the fuel are informed and conducted with oversight from specialized personnel.