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Old 5th Dec 2005, 23:19
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Question:

How will the low temperature properties of diesel fuel effect the introduction and/or use of diesel engines on helicopters? Depending on the specifications of the diesel fuel used, wax crystals will begin to form round about -5 degrees Centigrade. Heated fuel tanks, insulated fuel lines, clogged in-line filters? I appreciate that you can buy winterized diesel but what effect does that have on price?
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