Who should be notified to inert a large fuel spill?

• A. The aircraft commander
• B. The ramp supervisor
• C. The supervisor
• D. The Safety Officer

Answer: (C)

In this situation, the person in charge of the area—the supervisor—is the one who should initiate the inerting action. The supervisor has the authority to assess the spill, halt operations as needed, and coordinate the proper response, including notifying the right personnel and initiating the controlled steps to reduce vapors and prevent ignition. This role sits in the chain of command for ramp operations and is responsible for implementing safety procedures when a large fuel spill occurs.

The aircraft commander is not the one who coordinates ramp-wide safety actions, and the ramp supervisor, while closely involved on the ramp, does not typically hold the overall authority to approve and direct the inerting response. The Safety Officer is important for safety guidance and oversight, but the initial action to inert the spill is driven by the supervisor, who then engages safety and other stakeholders as needed.