SINOTRUK HOWO 371HP 6x4 Aircraft Refueler Truck for Lao State Fuel Company

The SINOTRUK HOWO 6x4 Aircraft Refueler Semi-Trailer is a professional aviation ground support vehicle designed specifically for safe, clean, and efficient underwing and overwing refueling of commercial aircraft. Equipped with an advanced filtration system, hydraulic elevating platform, and precise pressure control module, this aviation tanker meets strict international standards for transporting and dispensing JET A-1 aviation kerosene.

• Heavy-Duty SINOTRUK Chassis: Powered by a reliable 371 HP engine with excellent stability for airport ground operations.
• Hydraulic Elevating Platform: Allows operators to easily reach high-wing and underwing aircraft refueling points safely.
• Advanced Filtration Unit: Integrated filter separator with a differential pressure gauge to eliminate free water and impurities, ensuring 100% clean fuel delivery.
• Deadman Safety Control: Equipped with a mandatory Deadman override system to prevent unmonitored fueling operations.
• Integrated Control Console: Features a centralized control panel with Venturi pressure gauges, tachometer, vacuum meter, and emergency stop controls.

• Chassis / Tractor: SINOTRUK HOWO 371 HP 6x4 Tractor Truck.
• Medium / Markings: Marked with JET A-1 logos on both the cab side and the tank body, indicating that it is designed for transporting and dispensing aviation kerosene.
• Professional Refueling Equipment: Integrated pumping and refueling control cabinet, hose reel, and hydraulic elevating operator platform mounted behind the cab, specifically engineered for high-standard connection to aircraft refueling ports.
• Rear Tanker: Equipped with a specialized aluminum alloy or stainless steel aviation fuel refueling semi-trailer tank.

This blue device is the Hydraulic Elevating Platform on the aircraft refueler, primarily used to assist operators in reaching and connecting to the refueling ports under the main wings of aircraft at height.

On large commercial airliners and cargo planes (such as the Boeing 737, Airbus A320, and larger models), refueling ports are typically located underneath the wings, making them too high for ground personnel to connect the hoses directly from the ground.

• Vertical Elevation: The scissor-lift / hydraulic mechanism at the base raises the platform, allowing the operator to easily reach the underwing refueling ports.
• Safe Operation: Protective guardrails surround the platform to ensure high-altitude safety for refueling personnel.
• Integrated Coupler & Lines: The platform integrates high-pressure aviation hoses and a specialized single-point refueling coupler, allowing operators to directly pull and lock the coupler into place once elevated.

Core Cylinder (Filter Separator): The silver cylinder in the middle featuring a quick-opening flange cover. It houses coalescer and separator filter elements designed to remove particulate impurities and free water from aviation kerosene, ensuring the fuel delivered to the aircraft is completely clean and complies with strict aviation standards.

• Rear Hose Reel (Aviation Fuel Hose Reel): Located behind the left side of the filter separator, designed to wind and store high-pressure aviation refueling hoses.
• Red Hydraulic Reservoir (Hydraulic System Oil Tank / Power Unit): The red square tank in the lower right corner (equipped with a hydraulic oil level gauge and filler cap), used to supply power to the hydraulic elevating platform or the hydraulically driven hose reel.
• Right Side Piping System: The white/metal piping on the right side, connecting the fuel pump, filter, flow meter, and elevating platform lines to enable fuel circulation and refueling control.

This is the Refueling Control Panel / Operating Console of the aircraft refueler, which centralizes the monitoring gauges, control switches, safety devices, and valve handles required for refueling operations.

Step 1: Application & Capacity Confirmation
Specify your airfield requirements: tank volume (e.g., 30,000L–40,000L), flow rate demand, and refueling methods (underwing pressure fueling or overwing gravity fueling). Confirm chassis configuration: SINOTRUK HOWO 6x4, engine horsepower (371 HP), emission standards (Euro II–Euro V), and steering drive (LHD or RHD).

Step 2: Custom Engineering & Component Selection
Select tank body material: High-strength Aviation-Grade Aluminum Alloy or Stainless Steel. Customize refueling modules: Hydraulic Elevating Platform height, Filter Separator specifications, and digital flow meter types. Finalize corporate branding: Custom paint color, logo livery (e.g., Lao State Fuel Company), and UN1863 hazardous material placards.

Step 3: Quality Control & Testing
Hydrostatic pressure testing on the tanker body to guarantee zero leakage. Filtration efficiency testing with differential pressure monitoring. Functional testing of the Deadman control system, emergency flameout, and hydraulic elevating platform.

Step 4: Logistics & Global Shipping
Transport Options: RORO (Roll-on/Roll-off) vessel, Bulk Cargo Carrier, or Flat Rack Containers. Complete export documentation: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and Factory Inspection Report.

• Visual Inspection: Check all fuel pipes, valves, and quick couplers for leaks or damage.
• Filter Separator Drain: Drain residual water and sediment from the bottom drain valve of the filter separator before daily refueling.
• Static Grounding: Test the retraction and spring tension of the static grounding cable reel and verify the copper drag strap is intact.
• Safety Controls: Test the Deadman override switch and Emergency Flameout buttons for immediate response.

• Filter Differential Pressure: Inspect the brass differential pressure gauge on the control console. Replace filter elements if the differential pressure exceeds operational limits.
• Hydraulic System: Check hydraulic oil levels in the red reservoir. Inspect hydraulic lines connecting to the elevating platform and hose reel for wear or pressure loss.
• Hose & Reel Check: Fully extend the aviation hose to inspect for cracks, abrasion, or outer layer deterioration.

• Re-calibrate fuel flow meters and pressure gauges (Venturi gauge, pump-out gauge).
• Perform full pressure/hydrostatic testing on the piping system and aviation hoses.
• Replace hydraulic oil and clean internal system strainers.

Q1: What type of fuel is this aircraft refueler semi-trailer designed for?
A: It is specifically engineered for transporting, filtering, and dispensing JET A-1 aviation kerosene.

Q2: How does the hydraulic elevating platform assist in aircraft refueling?
A: The scissor-lift hydraulic platform raises operators to easily and safely reach underwing refueling ports on commercial aircraft (such as Boeing 737 or Airbus A320).

Q3: How does the filter separator guarantee aviation-grade fuel cleanliness?
A: It utilizes two-stage coalescer and separator elements to remove microscopic particulate contamination and free water down to international aviation standards.

Q4: What is the purpose of the Deadman Control System on the console?
A: The Deadman system requires the operator to periodically press a handheld control button. If the operator becomes incapacitated or leaves the post, the system automatically shuts off fuel flow immediately.

Q5: What tank materials are available for this aviation fuel trailer?
A: We manufacture tankers using high-strength aviation-grade aluminum alloy or stainless steel to prevent rust and fuel contamination.

Q6: Can the chassis be configured for Right-Hand Drive (RHD) countries?
A: Yes, the SINOTRUK HOWO 6x4 chassis can be supplied in either Left-Hand Drive (LHD) or Right-Hand Drive (RHD) based on your country's regulations.

Q7: How do I know when the filter elements inside the separator need replacement?
A: Monitor the differential pressure gauge on the control panel. A rising pressure difference between the inlet and outlet indicates filter clogging and signals the need for a filter replacement.

Q8: What safety features are installed to prevent static ignition during fueling?
A: The vehicle is equipped with a heavy-duty static grounding reel with clamps, a copper drag strap touching the ground, and anti-static aviation hoses.

Q9: Can you customize the exterior paint, logo, and signs for our fuel company?
A: Absolutely. We provide complete factory customization for tank painting, corporate logos (e.g., Lao State Fuel Company), and danger identification labels.

Q10: What is the lead time and export delivery process?
A: Production typically takes 30–45 working days following deposit confirmation and technical drawings approval. Shipping can be arranged via RRORO or Bulk Vessel directly to your destination port.