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Old 3rd November 2001 | 02:18
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van Ingen
 
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It is a structural limitation. 453 kg is exactly 1000 lbs.

On the ground you can transer fuel by using the defueling valve. Check out Supplementary Procedures: Ground Transfer of Fuel.
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