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Old 6th September 2009 | 11:55
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HAWK21M
 
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The wing has ribs & cutouts to prevent sloshing of fuel.also there are baffle ribs with NRCV [non return check valves] to keep the fuel inboard where the Boost pumps are.
The fuel tank does not extend to the tip but rather stops short of it & has provision for a surge tank in case of overfill.

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