In the over-the-wing fueling method, how is fuel delivered to the aircraft?

• A. A fuel hose is used to fill open ports on top of the wing
• B. Fuel is pumped through the tail cone only
• C. Fuel is sprayed on the wing
• D. Fuel is pumped only through the vent

Answer: (A)

In over-the-wing fueling, fuel is delivered by connecting a fueling hose to dedicated fill ports on the top surface of the wing. This hose pumps fuel directly into the wing tanks through those ports, allowing controlled transfer with proper measurement and monitoring. Ground crews ensure bonding to prevent static discharge and complete the fill to the required quantity.

The other ideas don’t fit because fuel isn’t introduced through the tail cone, nor is it sprayed onto the wing, and the vent is not a fuel delivery path—vents are for releasing air and vapors, not for fueling.