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Old 23rd Jan 2003, 02:48
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purethrust
 
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A question for Baron drivers

The use of low pressure auxiliary fuel pumps for t/o and landing.

When I did my baron/travelair endorsement, I was taught to use the low pressure pumps for these phases of flight - quite happy to do so. I have spoken to a number of baron drivers and it seems that many don't use the pumps. The manual advises their use during any operating mode to eliminate pressure fluctuations resulting from high ambient temperatures and/or altitudes.

Surely, the use of a backup to the mechanical pumps at such critical phaes of flight is a good idea.

Any advice or thoughts would be appreciated.
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