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Old 21st May 2020, 21:17
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Originally Posted by CGameProgrammerr
Only the carbureted engines have the auto-gas STC; the fuel-injected engines require leaded fuel. I do wonder if you can fly a turbine on auto diesel.
Westland Scout can run on pretty much anything other than Avgas. Kerosene, paraffin, diesel, Avcat/tag, Civgas, Combatgas. All it means is increased servicing, filters, nozzles, fuel lubricated pumps etc. Avgas flashpoint is too low, the engine would run too hot.
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