Forward Area Refueling Equipment (FARE) NSN: 4930–01–301–8201
Forward Area Refueling Equipment (FARE) NSN: 4930–01–301–8201
The Forward Area Refueling Equipment (FARE) is a lightweight, highly mobile, system that is primarily utilized to transfer fuel from 500 gallon (1892.5 liters) collapsible drums to helicopters in forward combat areas. In a secondary function the system is able to refuel fixed wing and ground vehicles.
FARE System Includes: 100 GPM (378.5 Liters) Pump Assembly, 100 GPM (378.5 Liters) Filter Separator Assembly, Suction Hose Kit (Six Suction Hoses, Two Ground Rods & Carry Container), Hose & Component Kit-“T” Discharge and Hose Component Kit -“Y” Discharge.
The FARE comes with two types of fuel nozzles that permit the refueling of aircraft or surface vehicles by either a gravity feed or closed circuit fuel system.
A 4” x 2” (10.16 x 5.08 cm) adapter extends the equipment pumping ability to dispense fuel from a 10,000 USG (37,850 liters) bladder tank.