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Old 22nd Nov 2010, 01:45
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Oil sumps are not usually pressurised (except in 2-Stroke engines) and it is volume to the inlet side of the pump which counts.
Oil tanks or sumps in light piston engine installations are usually not pressurized.

Oil sumps for most turbine equipment are pressurized to reduce foaming and to ensure adequate oil feed at higher altitudes.
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