Jay.. it is in the Federal Airport Funding documents.. Sponsor Assurances
you can self service on fuel..
the fueling system must pass Federal and local safety standards which
normally cover.. grounding.. fire extinguishers etc.. no fueling inside
hangers or when thunderstorms are present.. and it can also cover training
requirements of the fuel handlers (you and the mrs) and also EPA
requirements for absorbant material on hand in the event of a spillage..
goverened by the amount of fuel the "grape" can hold.

5 gallon gas cans, approved by DOT or which ever gov't agency, and poured
through a filtering cloth with a fire bottle near by is the minimum to meet
those rules. Your "Grape" would require at least 2 fire bottles, pumps,
approved hoses and emergency shut off capability.

BT
http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraff...assurances.pdf

http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraff...ct=obligations

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
oups.com...
For years, now, I've read that it's illegal for an FBO or airport to
forbid aircraft owners from fueling their own planes. In another
group, I simply parroted that information -- and now one of the group
members wants to know WHICH law expressly prohibits an FBO from
inhibiting an owner's ability to fuel his plane.

Is there such a law? If so, what's it called?
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"