Avro RJ - Additional Fuel Tanks
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Avro RJ - Additional Fuel Tanks
Hi all,
Is it possible to permanently install additional fuel tanks (in cargo hold) on Avro RJ's in order to boost the aircrafts range?
Many thanks.
Is it possible to permanently install additional fuel tanks (in cargo hold) on Avro RJ's in order to boost the aircrafts range?
Many thanks.
I don't know the RJ series, but know a 146-300 with cargo hold extended range tanks.
Not a brilliant system because of the way the fuel feed works - if the system is down to minima it can take over an hour to refuel, but we get 5hrs+ out of the bird. It is a bit of a one-off aeroplane however and I'm not sure how well the mods would map to a true passenger aeroplane.
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Not a brilliant system because of the way the fuel feed works - if the system is down to minima it can take over an hour to refuel, but we get 5hrs+ out of the bird. It is a bit of a one-off aeroplane however and I'm not sure how well the mods would map to a true passenger aeroplane.
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There has long been available a 'pannier/shoulder tank' available for the RJ from BAe (not the 146) this fits behind the wing, it is available as I understand it for all RJ's but I am not sure of exact advantages although it is an extra 1 hour+ on range - contact BAe
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is it possible ?
probably, is it certifiable? probably not as it means pumping fuel uphill through the cabin area to the center tank, is it affordable ? see is it certifiable.
is it worthwhile ? going a long way slowly .. I think the best thing about the design is the fuel load limitation, which narrowly beats the comfort limit of about 3 hours max !
is it worthwhile ? going a long way slowly .. I think the best thing about the design is the fuel load limitation, which narrowly beats the comfort limit of about 3 hours max !