During single-point fueling with passengers onboard, what safety equipment must be readily available?

• A. Life jackets
• B. Fire extinguisher
• C. First aid kit
• D. Oxygen bottle

Answer: (B)

During fueling with passengers on board, there is an immediate fire risk if fuel ignites. Having a fire extinguisher readily available at the fueling location allows a crew member to respond right away and suppress any ignition or small fuel spill before it escalates. The extinguisher should be appropriate for aviation fuel fires and easily accessible to the person supervising or performing the fueling.

Life jackets, first aid kits, and oxygen bottles are important safety items in other situations, but they do not directly address the immediate fire hazard presented during fueling with people aboard. Therefore, the fire extinguisher is the safety equipment that must be readily available in this scenario.