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Old 8th Oct 2018, 03:56
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Originally Posted by Bend alot
Yep you missed passed comments on a C441 fuel issue witnessed by a poster (here) on another thread that we still await to hear about its fuel issue from the ATSB.

The lack of lead allowed a massive fungal growth in the fuel tanks!!
?? So the Conquest was burning Avgas 100LL (which I assume is an alternative fuel) instead of Jet A. Why would you do that, except when Jet A is not available?
Or am I still missing something ---- how did piston engine problems possibly consequent on a change to Avgas 100LL constituents rope in Conquests??
Tootle pip!!
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