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Old 19th Jul 2003, 19:31
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Skycop
 
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Headsethair,

Diesel fuel isn't used in the new aviation diesels, they were designed for Jet A-1 as mentioned earlier. This allows the aircraft to be refuelled at most airports, using fuel that meets aviation quality standards (water checks etc).

However, if the Jet fuel does need pre-heating, that feature can be designed in. Some helicopters, for example the S-76, have engine oil heated fuel components (such as filters) where the waxing problem might occur. Most modern diesel cars also have electric fuel pre-heaters.

Or you could try the old lorry driver's trick of lighting a fire under the engine on cold mornings......... Hehe
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