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Old 21st Aug 2012, 06:51
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outofsynch
 
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Its not there for storage, but to provide a more aft CofG for the cruise. Then it comes back to the wing/centre tanks for landing, so its quickly available if needed. It transfers forward about 25000ft, if it hasn't auto-transferred as total fuel reduces, not 75min.

Boeing seem to have caught on with the 747-800, but they cant be used yet.
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