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Old 14th Apr 2024, 20:13
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It's more than likely not a fuel leak.
Did it stream over the wing, from the leading edge to the trailing edge?
It does depend on the ambient humidity. It often streams from a vortex generator or other lift device on the leading edge. It's designed to re-energise the boundary layer and/or control spanwise flow.

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