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Old 18th Dec 2013, 21:22
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chopjock
 
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fuel tanks

Ok I have a technical question concerning the fuel system.
Let's assume for a moment no 1 engine had a problem (It was later found to be damaged) and either stopped or was shut down. At a similar time the low fuel amber warning light came on (or was already on). With no 1 inop, does that mean the usable fuel for no1 is stuck in no 1 supply tank ? Because now no 2 would use up it's supply tank fuel even quicker if it has to do all the work and for longer. So imagine you think you have enough fuel to reach your destination on two, then you have an engine failure, would you still get as far on only one?
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