Ground handling involving a Fokker B.V. F28 MK 1000, VH-FKF, Geraldton, WA on 15 March 1993

A passenger reported that incorrect techniques were used when refuelling the aircraft, with respect to the earthing of the aircraft. The report was correct, however, investigations revealed that the petroleum company and the CAA were in the final stages of negotiation to change the relevant Civil Aviation Orders (CAO's). Although not in accordance with the CAO's, the procedure used was not dangerous, according to the petroleum company representative and was acceptable to the CAA.