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Old 4th September 2001 | 22:49
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Al Weaver
 
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I think that Egypt Air 990 was a good example of this. When the G load goes negative the oil pressure falls due to the oil tank being on top of the engine. This sets off warning lights in the glass cockpit, although the engine can be operated for several minutes completely dry and without oil.
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