Chieftain's aviation fuel bowser range addresses the specialised requirements of storing and transporting aviation fuel, which demands higher material and safety standards than standard diesel handling. Aviation fuels, including Avgas (aviation gasoline) and Jet A1 (kerosene-type jet fuel), require stainless steel inner tanks to prevent contamination and corrosion that could compromise fuel quality and aircraft safety.
All aviation bowsers in the range feature grade 304 stainless steel reinforced inner tanks, a critical specification that ensures fuel purity throughout storage and transport. The outer tank provides full bunded secondary containment, meeting environmental regulations and adding a further layer of protection against fuel spills.
The bowsers comply with all UN fuel transportation regulations and carry full EU Type Approval, permitting the legal transport of aviation fuel on public highways. This is essential for operators who need to move fuel between storage facilities and airfields, or deliver fuel to remote airstrips and private landing strips that lack fixed refuelling infrastructure.
Standard features include a twin-axle type-approved chassis, torsion rubber suspension, over-run braking to full road specification, a 12-volt external battery concealed in a battery box, and a solar panel for trickle charging. A fuel level gauge, lockable filler cap with drip guard, and a fully compliant lighting system complete the specification.
The aviation tug bowser variant is designed for airfield use, providing fuel dispensing capability in a format suitable for towing by airport ground support vehicles. This model complements the road-going bowsers for operations that need both transport and airside dispensing capability.
