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Old 22nd Dec 2007, 10:05
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scooter boy
 
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standard "engine fire on startup" procedure in thye POH of one of my aircraft is "continue cranking the engine" - this supposedly uses the excess fuel up.

Presumably fire on startup is less likely with a fuel injected engine.

Merry Xmas Sternone!

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