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Old 11th Apr 2008, 07:28
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snanceki
 
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@ M.Mouse
It has been stated ad nauseum that the aircraft had plenty of fuel on board. Around 10 tonnes I recall, certainly in that region.
Without double checking I believe you have overlooked two points.

1. The word INDICATED was used.
2. No statement as to where the indicated fuel was stored. i.e. Wing Tanks or CWT. The fuel needed to be in the wing tanks.

So why has this been left with so many possible interpretations.

Was there adequate fuel in the wing tanks? The wing tanks were undamaged plus detritus was found within the tanks (quite normal as I understand it). So how much fuel was in the wing tanks post landing?

They must know the answer to this question BUT for whatever reason they are keeping the info close to their chest! The CWT was damaged and therefore the amount in the CWT immediately prior to the event is unknown.
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