More Fuel Testing & New Additives May Be Necessary
Wednesday, 04 June 2008
As indicated in our current story about the engine power loss that led to the crash of a British Airways B777, waxing in aviation fuel may occur at temperatures above the freezing point of the fuel, leading to clogged fuel lines and fouled filters (see Aviation Safety & Security Digest, ‘Wax In Fuel May Be More Significant Than Temperature In Accident Investigation’). Below, four items that shed additional light on the problem, and which point to palliative measures the industry may have to adopt wholesale if long flights in cold weather are to continue:
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