How much water should there be in Jet fuel for it to be considered as ...
Nov 13, 2024 · In order to consider Jet A1 fuel safe to use, it should have no contaminants present. Given that information, water is a very common type of contaminant, but how much water is there …
fuel - Why do jet engines use kerosene rather than gasoline? - Aviation ...
Mar 4, 2015 · The ultimate control of ignition comes from using Diesel Fuel (which ALSO is routinely called Fuel Oil some places), and that's why big trucks use Diesel: that control gives them the best …
fuel - What is the Difference between mogas and avgas? - Aviation …
Nov 6, 2019 · The main difference is avgas is based on completely different chemistry, paraffin (the flammable component of candle wax) and mogas is based on aeromatic hydrocarbons (like benzine). …
Why are we still putting lead in our fuel? - Aviation Stack Exchange
Lead in gasoline for automobiles has been banned from nearly every corner of the world, with most bans dating from the nineties. Why are we still poisoning ourselves with lead in Avgas? I understan...
safety - Jet Fuel Flammability - Aviation Stack Exchange
Apr 20, 2024 · Presently a fueled passenger jet is a flying bomb. Is there any hope in the near future of chemically reducing the flammability of jet fuel on impact?
How do aircraft keep fuel from freezing while in flight?
Some aircraft run hydraulic lines close to the fuel so that the heat will help slow down the freezing. Some aircraft constantly pump fuel to keep it moving and mixing if it tends to freeze in one part of the tank …
What is the measurement system used in the aviation industry?
Pounds for the fuel quantity on the aircraft (read by the fuel gauges) Pounds/hour for fuel flow Gallons to order/purchase fuel These are pretty standard in most of the Americas (North/Central/South), but in …
jet engine - What are the differences between fuel types (comparing ...
Jan 30, 2015 · The difference between Aviation Gasoline and Automotive Gasoline is a bit more subtle: the core blend stocks are extremely similar, but the additive packages are very different. The biggest …
aircraft maintenance - Aviation Stack Exchange
Nov 5, 2024 · Primary vs secondary When the engine is started: Fuel is initially distributed to only some nozzles, known as the primary nozzles. When N1 has reached some threshold, fuel is also …
fuel - Do modern jet engines need igniters? - Aviation Stack Exchange
Nov 6, 2019 · I've read that modern aircraft don't need spark plugs like conventional aircraft do, as the jet fuel autoignites once it's mixed with the hot air exiting from the compressors. Then why do aircraft ...