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Old 11th Nov 2014, 06:09
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ZAZ
 
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Incorrect fueling causes engine malfunction.

ALLEGED EVENTS:


Aircraft Type TECNAM:
Symptoms: Engine rough running and allegedly stopped in flight:
Reason: Fuel was found to be contaminated with brownish liquid which smelt unusual and looked like diesel.


What went wrong:
Allegedly the drum of fuel used to fuel the Rotex engine with the approved ULP was contaminated with diesel apparently incorrectly decanted into the service station tanks.
The fuel transferred to the aircraft was not noticed to smell wrong or the wrong colour and plane was allegedly flown and suffered engine failure.
Obviously the filter, drain, view and checks before flight did not flag the contamination.


How was it fixed
Engine strip and apparently fixed after suffering detonation issues.


A radio call stating Ï have an emergency was heard on the local frequ:
When police went to the ad no sign of anyone or any plane was found.


So all these events may not have ever happened...it is alleged.



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