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Old 18th January 2015 | 10:36
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error_401
 
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Max fuel imbalance demonstration

G'day flight testers,

Just came up in the type rating as a discussion.
AFM shows max fuel imbalance 360 kg (some 800 lbs).

The question is: What if a leak empties one of my wings completely. Low wing aircraft engines underslung like E190/A320/737.

FAR 25.343 hints in the direction. But I was not able to find more specific demonstration requirements. Any of you able to enlighten me on how this is tested?

I would expect the aircraft to be flyable for a landing with maybe major trim changes on the aileron and rudder but still manageable for a landing.

Thanks for enlightenment
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