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Old 26th April 2004 | 20:09
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BOAC
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LR - two reasons come to mind straightaway:
NB Assuming the gauge is accurate!!

1) There is a lower limit on the 'freeze point' of aviation fuel (typically -47deg C) and this could (rarely) be a problem.

2) It is a good clue as to whether the wings will accumate ice on a turn-round due to condensation on a cold-soaked surface

I guess on Concorde (RIP) there was a heating consideration?
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