Question 3859 Deck General

The correct answer is C) wash spilled fuel away with a flood of water. When a small fuel spillage occurs during helicopter refueling, the proper procedure is to stop the leak and notify fire-control personnel, as stated in the question. The next step is to wash the spilled fuel away with a flood of water. This helps dilute and disperse the fuel, minimizing the fire hazard and preventing the fuel from spreading further. The other options are not the correct next step. Moving the helicopter to a safer location (A) does not address the immediate spill. Proceeding with the fueling operation (B) would be unsafe with the spill present. Cleaning the spill with rags (D) is not the recommended first action, as it does not effectively mitigate the hazard.