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Old 20th Feb 2009, 06:23
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Fark'n'ell
 
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Avman ,swarf are aluminium particles drill bit residues,etc which acumulates during the construction in the fuel tanks and is supposed to be removed before the delivery of your new multi million pound aeroplane In this case the aircraft flew for 6 months extensively over water before all the filters blocked up. This aircraft was UK Caa registered,makes you wonder does it not ?
Swarf is metal shavings,aluminium or otherwise.
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