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20th Jan 2008, 12:59

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Woodpecker,

The reason why 767s get colder fuel temperatures than 777s in the same enviroment, is that fuel temperatures are closely (but not exactly) related to the TAT and not the OAT. The higher speeds on the 777 keep the fuel warmer.