The LAX Ground Equipment Inspection Program (GEIP) maintains the airport's oversight over aircraft fueling operations. All aircraft fueling vehicles must hold a valid airport Fueling Permit and must be inspected every 3 Consecutive Calendar Months. 

is designed to promote the safety of the airfield thru the inspections of Ground Service Equipment (GSE), GSE failure/breakaway investigations and the sharing of pertinent information. The inspections focus on equipment operability, defects, hazards, flammable sources, maintenance and safety. The GEIP team is also responsible for removing from the airfield/impounding equipment that is left unattended, unsecured, poses a hazard to the AOA and/or hinders airport operations.

GEIP is a supplemental awareness and enforcement program, it does not relieve a company from their responsibility to inspect, maintain, store and operate equipment safely. All GSE on the airport is subject to inspection and/or impound by Airport Operations and Airport Police.

Aircraft Fueling Inspection Program

If a defective/unsafe equipment is identified by LAWA, a “DO NOT OPERATE” tag (also known as a “Red Tag”) will be placed on the equipment. This tag will list the equipment type, equipment ID, location and the defects/unsafe conditions observed. An attempt to notify the equipment owner/operator may also be made. All Red Tagged equipment must immediately be taken to an approved maintenance area/lease hold. Once the listed repairs are completed, the equipment may be left at the re-inspection area on Tuesdays/Thursday between 10am-11am and may be retrieved between 1pm-2pm. You may also contact the ARCC at (424) 646-5292 x0 to request an inspection, operation permitting.

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If a defective/unsafe equipment is identified by LAWA, a “DO NOT OPERATE” tag (also known as a “Red Tag”) will be placed on the equipment. This tag will list the equipment type, equipment ID, location and the defects/unsafe conditions observed. An attempt to notify the equipment owner/operator may also be made. All Red Tagged equipment must immediately be taken to an approved maintenance area/lease hold. Once the listed repairs are completed, the equipment may be left at the re-inspection area on Tuesdays/Thursday between 10am-11am and may be retrieved between 1pm-2pm. You may also contact the ARCC at (424) 646-5292 x0 to request an inspection, operation permitting.